Published 2005
“…In conclusion, the authors suggest the significant increase on average of approximately 16% in the metabolic cost of working in the clothing compared to the belt can most probably be attributed to ‘friction drag’ between the layers and/or
a ‘hobbling effect’ of the clothing (3). Duggan (1988) investigated the effect using
a bench stepping task in military chemical protective clothing, with long underwear and quilted thermal
jackets/trousers as extra layers. …”
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