Research and analysis on the crotch comfort of the male boxer underwear under thermohydro environment
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 28 November 2018
Issue publication date: 18 February 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the fit and thermal and moisture comfort factors to provide some reference value for the functional design of underwear.
Design/methodology/approach
The body size data of 100 male youths are measured to analyze the body shape of the lower body. Based on the complete body size, the authors selected the matching underwear, and obtained the relevant data for the mathematical model of thermal and moisture using Grey correlation analysis method.
Findings
In allusion to the defect of fit comfort and thermal-moisture comfort of the crotch, this paper presented a mathematical model, and experimental results showed that breathable fabric and breathable volume are the key factors.
Originality/value
It was clarified that which is the key to the thermal and moisture comfort. At the same time, male lower body characteristics index is clear.
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Acknowledgements
This paper was financially supported by funds of Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Clothing Technolog, Minjiang University (No. MJKFFZ201708), special funds of Fuzhou Department of Science & Technology (No. 2017-G-112) and special funds of Fujian Department of Education (No. JAT170446).
Citation
Cheng, P. and Chen, D. (2019), "Research and analysis on the crotch comfort of the male boxer underwear under thermohydro environment", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 31 No. 1, pp. 80-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-01-2018-0004
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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