The Location of Stress in Clothing

This paper reports the results of a study to determine where stresses occur in clothing, and thus seams, and what stances cause the maximum stresses in typical Canadian Forces clothing. It was found that crossing the arms in front with the hands on the opposite shoulders creates the greatest stress...

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Main Authors: Crow, R M, Dewar, M M
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
CANADA
COVERALLS
HANDS
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
POSITION(LOCATION)
STRESS ANALYSIS
Textiles
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Summary:This paper reports the results of a study to determine where stresses occur in clothing, and thus seams, and what stances cause the maximum stresses in typical Canadian Forces clothing. It was found that crossing the arms in front with the hands on the opposite shoulders creates the greatest stress in the shirt or coveralls back. This stance imposes stress in the lower part of the back armhole seam. Raising the arms over the head creates a stress point at the back armscye. Squatting is the stance which causes the greatest stress in the rousers and coveralls, this occurring along the upper, inner leg and crotch area/seams. Abstract in French.