A Protocol for the Evaluation of Coverall Fit

Evaluating fit is an inexact science and can be very subjective based on the wearers’ or judges’ preference and perceptions (Yu, 2004). The use of expert judges is the most common method of evaluating fit (Yu, 2004; Watkins, 1995). This paper proposes a protocol to triangulate the assessment of expert judges in evaluating the fit of protective coveralls. Protection from the environment is the main function of protective coveralls The functionality and fit of current protective coveralls is generally poor, and researchers have shown that wearability and fit of coveralls affect compliance with established safety standards (Ashdown & Watkins, 1992; Huck, Maganga, & Kim, 1997)

Protective Coverall Design Development and Testing

The purpose of this study was to improve the design and function of a disposable, level-one protective coverall for a Fortune 500 company. This research used the design process in conjunction with product benchmarking, on-site observational studies, user feedback, 3D body scan technology, fit tests, and expert evaluation to develop a coverall that is superior to the company\u27s current offering

Grabbing Back: The Form and Meaning of the Pussy Hat

The purpose of this study was to understand motivations for participating in the Women\u27s March. We used symbolic interaction theory, specifically, the essay Appearance and the Self as a guideline to analyze the data (Stone, 1962). We also interpreted the meaning of the pussy hats as symbols through the form, viewer, and context aesthetic analysis framework (DeLong, 1998). The study used an inductive approach with observations and audio recorded interviews of the event attendants 18 and older. Authors collected data in Washington, D.C., and in St. Paul. The goals of the ethnographic process were to observe dress as a tool of nonverbal communication and to understand referent meanings of the pussy hat. Pussy hats provided salient visual communication representing women\u27s empowerment and support. The making of the hats became a form of activism, which mobilized supporters of the movement

A Protocol for the Evaluation of Coverall Fit

Evaluating fit is an inexact science and can be very subjective based on the wearers’ or judges’ preference and perceptions (Yu, 2004). The use of expert judges is the most common method of evaluating fit (Yu, 2004; Watkins, 1995). This paper proposes a protocol to triangulate the assessment of expert judges in evaluating the fit of protective coveralls. Protection from the environment is the main function of protective coveralls The functionality and fit of current protective coveralls is generally poor, and researchers have shown that wearability and fit of coveralls affect compliance with established safety standards (Ashdown & Watkins, 1992; Huck, Maganga, & Kim, 1997).</p

Protective Coverall Design Development and Testing

The purpose of this study was to improve the design and function of a disposable, level-one protective coverall for a Fortune 500 company. This research used the design process in conjunction with product benchmarking, on-site observational studies, user feedback, 3D body scan technology, fit tests, and expert evaluation to develop a coverall that is superior to the company's current offering.</p

Sizing System Development and Testing for a Protective Coverall Design

A new coverall sizing system was developed based on anthropometric data from ANSUR and CAESAR.</p

Grabbing Back: The Form and Meaning of the Pussy Hat

The purpose of this study was to understand motivations for participating in the Women's March. We used symbolic interaction theory, specifically, the essay "Appearance and the Self" as a guideline to analyze the data (Stone, 1962). We also interpreted the meaning of the pussy hats as symbols through the form, viewer, and context aesthetic analysis framework (DeLong, 1998). The study used an inductive approach with observations and audio recorded interviews of the event attendants 18 and older. Authors collected data in Washington, D.C., and in St. Paul. The goals of the ethnographic process were to observe dress as a tool of nonverbal communication and to understand referent meanings of the pussy hat. Pussy hats provided salient visual communication representing women's empowerment and support. The making of the hats became a form of activism, which mobilized supporters of the movement.</p