• 한국의류학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.1180-1193
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• 2024

In this study, we provided foundational data for developing combat uniform patterns for female soldiers by analyzing anthropometric data of Korean women in their 20s-40s. We utilized the 6th (2010) and 8th (2021) datasets from Size Korea. We conducted a wearing evaluation of fit suitability on participants who met the average measurements in the 8th dataset. Compared to the 6th dataset, all height items increased in the 8th dataset, except for hip height. The length, circumference, breadth, and depth items increased, except for bust point breadth, crotch length, upper arm length, arm length, and vertical trunk circumference. The flatness ratio decreased, resulting in a rounder body shape. Additionally, the A body type, characterized by larger hips than the chest and a slim waist, was more prevalent. During the wearing evaluation, participants reported discomfort in the shoulder, posterior shoulder, bottom of the jacket, hip, and thigh areas. Therefore, to reflect these changes in the 8th dataset, wearing evaluation and ease of the current combat uniform patterns for female soldiers should be adjusted by increasing the bottom, posterior shoulder, and shoulder length of the jacket. Additionally, for the pants, the hip circumference should be increased.

• 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.