Abstract:

In order to explore the effective clothing ventilation design methods to improve wearer thermal and moisture comfort, permeable fabric configuration, clothing open design, wearable ventilation equipment are summarized on the heat transfer and ventilation mechanism. Effect of different design methods is also compared. The optimal ventilation design methods should be based on the comprehensive analysis of environment, human movement and physiological characteristics to satisfy the principal of local difference and compatibility. Local effective ventilation should be quantified in the future. In addition, air flow pattern should be further clear based on computational fluid dynamics to balance the various design methods and achieve the optimal ventilation effect.

Key words: clotheng ventilation mechanism, opening design, thermal and moesture comfort, pumping effect