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An Analysis of Korean Anthropometric Measurements for the Development of a Disposable Protective Coveralls Sizing System

일회용 전신 보호복 치수 설계를 위한 한국인 인체 치수 분석

  • Moon, Jeehyun (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Graduate School, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Jeon, Eunkyung (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, University of Ulsan)
  • 문지현 (울산대학교 대학원 의류학과) ;
  • 전은경 (울산대학교 생활과학부 의류학 전공)
  • Received : 2013.10.14
  • Accepted : 2013.11.13
  • Published : 2013.12.31

Abstract

The sizing system for Korean Standard of Disposable Protective Coveralls (DPC) uses the ISO sizing system without modification even though the user suitability for Koreans is unverified. This study provides useful information to improve the size standard of Korean DPC by analyzing measurement DPC data from Korean men and women. The distribution of Korean measurements shows that the size sections were unsuitable for Korean men and women for a protective clothing size standard. Body types were categorized into five types based on a cluster analysis of representative men's and women's measurement factors. Two clusters mostly consisted of men, two other clusters mostly consisted of women, and the other cluster relatively evenly consisted of men and women. Therefore, characteristic body measurements and measurement distribution differences were identifiable for men and women. In conclusion, an unmodified ISO protective clothing size standard is unsuitable for Korean men and women and may cause fit problems. This study shows that a Korean Standard of protective clothing is beneficial for protective clothing manufacturers and wearers if smaller size intervals are added for women and the difference in the distribution of men and women is reflected in the current sizing system. ISO is appropriate to use a Korean Standard in this global era, however, it should be reviewed to provide improved Korean data.

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