Design of Protective Clothing: Discussing the Brazilian Projects with Significant Ergonomic Attributes

Open Access
Article
Conference Proceedings
Authors: Marizilda dos Santos MenezesCharles Ricardo Leite da SilvaJoão E. Guarnetti dos Santos
Abstract

This study aims to present research on protective clothing. Initially, we explain what are the garments of protection, importance of your research, and then we try to describe the relationship between fashion design and ergonomics in order to contribute to research on occupational safety. Contextualizing research on the topic, in order to reflect on the design of wearable devices, as investigated, garments of protection. To do so, carry on about the state of art of clothing. Finally, we address the particularities of a user-centered research, with a view to effective usability.

Keywords: Clothing, Personal Protective Equipment, Design, Garments, Protection

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1001347

Cite this paper
Downloads
604
Visits
967
Download PDF

More from this volume

Evaluation of the Occupied Area of Children Aged between 3 and 5 Years Old in Different Kindergarten SpacesAn Introduction About the Usability of Protective Clothing: A Historical Analysis
View all articles in Advances in Ergonomics In Design, Usability & Special Populations: Part III