Abstract
In order to obtain useful data for clothing design in future, the regional thermal resistance of various kinds of skirts have been determined by using a lifesized thermal manikin. Crepe de Chine was used as a thin cloth. Experimental results are as follows :
1) In standing posture, the thermal resistance at the abdomen and the hip is larger than that at the femurs in the case of skirt length is shorter than normal, but it is smaller in the case of skirt length is longer than normal. This is remarkable in flared skirts. And the thermal resistance at the abdomen and the hip is increased with the amount of gather, but that at the femurs is decreased with the amount of gather.
2) In seating posture, the thermal resistance is larger at the abdomen and the hip and is smaller at the front of the femurs, than in standing position. So that the difference in the thermal resistance between front and back of femurs becomes remarkably larger in seating position.
3) Clo value is effected by the amount of flare or gather, besides by the poses.
4) Even though the skirts are made of the same material, the relation between do value and weight of clothing does not show a simple linear one without classification of the styles of the skirts.
