Dr. Jan Beringer
In addition to quality, trends and fashion aspects, the functionality and comfort of products also play an important role in clothing and home textiles. Textile materials and systems for a wide variety of product areas such as everyday life, sports, workwear or personal protective equipment (PPE) must fulfill their function and at the same time do not restrict the wearer, but rather support and enhance their performance. The same applies to home textiles, such as bedding, which contribute to optimal rest during sleep. Basically, clothing is primarily about heat regulation and moisture management, the sensation of wear on the skin, and ergonomic comfort.
The talk will give an overview about human thermoregulation, the physics between body, climate and clothing concluding with thermophysiological test methods for fabrics and garments.
