• 한국의류학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.456-464
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• 2016

A new combat uniform is improved for added combat safety with various functions such as survivability, battle conformity and a camouflage performance system. Camouflage performance is an important factor in terms of combat survivability since it makes identification difficult and provide security. The combat uniform is worn under extreme conditions (exposure to ultraviolet light, sweat and friction) and an excellent color fastness to repeated washing is required. In this study, we investigated the color management, durability and discoloration of new combat uniform fabric with a digital pattern for camouflage performance to provide preliminary color management data. We examined color differences between standard fabric and mass-produced combat uniform fabrics, color differences between each military supply contract firm and color changes in combat uniforms after 60 washing cycles. The slight color differences between standard fabric and mass-produced combat uniform fabrics were tolerable under quality criteria of Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense. However, the differences between the military supply contract firms were recognizable to the naked eye and increased with repeated washing. Continuous research on color fastness under repeated washing and color management is required to standardize reliability from each military supply contract firm for the daytime performance of a combat uniform's camouflage.

• 복식
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.141-153
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• 2003

The object of this study is to understand the problems of combat uniform garments through a survey regarding current wearing conditions, and furthermore to propose a combat uniform design more well suited to movement and body type. For this study, a survey of soldiers on active service was conducted. Based on the analysis of the survey results, a design that addressed the weak points of the garments currently in use was proposed. Four sets of experimental garments were created and in addition to present combat uniforms used in sensory tests to evaluate appearance and movement. In terms of the results of the evaluation of the appearance and movement evaluation. the test garments were generally received more favorably than the uniforms in current use.

• 한국감성과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국감성과학회 2008년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.106-109
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• 2008

The aim of this study is to develop a model of layering system for future soldier system. Future soldier has been supposed to carry various digital devices embedded into the combat uniform. The combat uniform must be developed to be fit to soldier's body and movement, and can be felt comfortable to soldier. The Uniform must be studied in ergonomic and physiological component because it is different from the present one. It has many devices inside, so there are some unknown barriers to set the devices on to the body. For making the ergonomic aspect of future combat suits clear, the movement of the body was researched. The size of arms(3 parts), torsos(4 parts), and legs(3 parts) of people were measured by movement. Many dots were drawn on the testees' bodies every 3cm. Each time they made compulsory poses, the distances between dots be measured and analyzed. For making the physiological aspect of future combat suits clear, the thermo-map and sweating map of body were made. The 3 maps - movement, thermo and sweating- were overlapped. The devices for future soldier were arranged on the overlapped map considering relations between devices. The final layering system developed on the arrangement of devices.

• 복식
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.66-81
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• 2016

This study is designed to understand the problems of existing Korean male soldiers' winter uniform tops by researching its current state, and contribute to developing uniforms with improved size and motion appropriateness. Military bases were visited to research satisfaction of size and motion appropriateness of the current winter uniform tops. 193 soldiers were surveyed and interviewed, and the shape and fit of the standard sizes of the inner and outer layers of the current winter uniform were analyzed. Findings of this study are as follows. 1) Compared to the new combat uniforms that soldiers were wearing in their appropriate size (of the 44 sizes), there were many cases where the soldiers were not wearing winter uniform inner (of the 8 sizes) or outer (of the 18 sizes) layers in the correct size for their body. 2) A total of 37 combat uniform sizes appropriate for the body shapes were expected to be newly applied, and inside and outside layers of winter tops would be presented as sets of 14 different sizes in step with the new combat uniform sizes, instead of the existing 8 inside layer sizes and 18 outside layer sizes. 3) The inner and outer layer of the existing winter uniform tops had several problems with the shape and fit. First, the inner layer was shorter than the combat uniform. Its shoulder width was wide, but the sleeve length was short creating lack of coverage, and the angle connecting the sleeve and bodice was very small creating a high sleeve cap curve and narrow sleeve width that make motions difficult and cause discomfort. As for the outer layer, the hem moved up when soldiers bent over or adjusted the waist string so the top could not sufficiently cover, the shoulder width was wide and the sleeve length was short, requiring improvements.

• 한국감성과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국감성과학회 2011년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.43-44
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• 2011

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.696-710
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• 2023

This study investigated the problems of Korean female combat uniforms and collected primary data for developing new combat uniforms with improved functionality. We analyzed fit and motion suitability by administering a questionnaire evaluating the current uniforms to 20 Korean female soldiers. The evaluation of fit suitability found that satisfaction with the combat uniforms was generally high. However, short sleeve length, large wrist circumference, small hip circumference, large ankle circumference, and low crotch height were discomfort factors. In the evaluation of motion suitability, dissatisfaction was found with the sleeve circumference, elbow circumference, armhole circumference, knee crease and crotch height, and back waist height during motion. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a more segmented size system that suits the physique of current female soldiers and to devise appropriate solutions for improving motion suitability. This study is meaningful for its evaluation of the current combat uniform of female soldiers, and it is expected to serve as a reference for the future development of military combat uniforms for this group.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.481-492
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to minimize the difference between color of fibers of combat uniforms occurring depending on the type of dye or process of each manufacturer. Methods: Color difference between combat uniforms made from different manufacturers in mass production by lot was analyzed using spectrophotometer and calculated by color difference formula. Results: By the results of analyzing the color difference between combat uniforms made from different manufacturers with moving average and time series analysis, the feedback to each manufacturer was given. Conclusion: By this study, the color deviation of combat uniforms from different manufacturers was improved to be reduced.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.366-373
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• 2019

전투복은 인장 및 인열 강도적인 특성에 있어서 고강도를 요구하며, 최근 발전하고 있는 야간투시 장비로부터 야간에 전투원 생존을 보장하기 위한 적외선 반사율을 적용하고 있다. 다만 전투복은 민수에 다른 옷들과는 다르게 처음 지급된 옷을 다회 세탁하여 사용하며 다시 보급 받는 경우가 드물기 때문에 세탁에 대한 내구성이 필요한 제품이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 전투복 원단의 다회 세탁 후 강도변화와 적외선 반사율 변화를 알아보고자 시험을 진행하였다. 실험결과 전투복 원단 15회 세탁 이후 강도 변화는 5회 세탁 이후 경/위사 방향 모두 인장, 인열 강도가 거의 일정하게 유지됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 적외선 반사율의 경우 세탁 처리 하지 않은 것과 세탁 처리 후 반사율 차이가 세탁횟수가 반복됨에 따라 커짐을 확인할 수 있었다. 이를 통해 전투복의 경우 강도적인 측면에서의 세탁 내구성은 있지만, 적외선 반사율은 소재 개발 또는 염료 개발을 통해 일정 수준 이상의 반사율을 유지하는 것이 필요함을 알 수 있었다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.237-240
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• 2018

최근 군수품의 발달과 더불어 군복과 전투화 등 많은 부분이 기능성으로 바뀌였으나 전투화의 경우 밑창의 갈라짐, 전투화 불량같은 기능성임에도 불구하고 여러 가지 애로사항을 통해 개선되고 있다는 점에서 연구동기가 되어 연구를 하게 되었다. 군 전투화의 만족도에 대한 연구는 전무한 실정이며 연구내용들도 전투화 압력, 전투화 끈에 대한 자살자 연구 등 본인이 관심을 가지고 연구하는 분야가 없어서 더욱 더 관심을 가지게 되고 연구를 진행하게 되었다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.1025-1033
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• 2016

It is important to compare and analyze digital camouflage from different countries to promote the continuous development of a camouflage combat uniform. This effort should lead to developing a camouflage pattern suitable for the domestic environment and expand its performance of night camouflage. This study investigates digital camouflage by comparing camouflage fabrics sampled from Korea and eight other countries (USA, UK, Singapore, Croatia, Colombia, and Mongolia) in terms of textile, near-infrared reflectivity of colors, and color distribution. First, the fabric construction of camouflage from Korea, UK, US, Singapore, Span, and Croatia were all characterized by derivative plain weaves, while derivative twill weaves were generally used in Croatia and Mongolia. It is assumed that derivative plain weaves are adopted to improve the tearing strength of fine yarns. However, twill weaves enhance the flexibility of coarse yarn fabrics. Next, reflectivity change was analyzed based on camouflage color. The reflectivity of a combat uniform in Korea, Colombia, Croatia, and UK increased before 780nm in the visible light range, but remained consistent from 800nm which falls under the near-infrared range. In contrast, camouflage samples in Mongolia, Span, Singapore and USA showed a gradual increase of reflectivity in the near-infrared range. Finally, the color distribution analysis of digital camouflage found that camouflage of countries with desert or woodland combat settings dominantly contained brown colors. It indicates the color pattern consideration of different geographic regions is important to determine camouflage performance. This research involves basic study that will have implications for developing patterns and colors suitable for the South Korean environment and expand its use as night camouflage that helps achieve continuous improved camouflage performance.