The field of thermal protective clothing has rapidly evolved to address both the efficiency of heat insulation and the increasing demand for wearer comfort in high-risk environments. Recent research ...

Environmental factors (e.g., humidity, wind, temperature, radiant heat, clothing, and workload i.e., metabolic rate) are considered when determining if a heat risk is present indoors or outdoors.

Safeguarding workers in high-heat settings with the right protective clothing involves understanding a bit about heat transfer, the work being done, and the best materials and technologies for the job ...