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Title: Thermal insulating capabilities of outdoor clothing materials

Journal Article · · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

A single heat transfer measurement technique was used to determine the thermal insulating capabilities of four materials used in outdoor clothing--goose down, wool, polyester, and polyolefin. It was found that all provide very similar degrees of insulation.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Wisconsin, Green Bay
OSTI ID:
5584074
Journal Information:
Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 215:4533
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English