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Sudheshna, Aligina Anvitha
- Reusability of Face-masks: Facing the Pandemic
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1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 15, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 149-154Abstract
An unhealthy person can act as carrier to transmit the pathogens like virus, bacteria through respiration, if proper face covering in the form of face mask is not used by them to block the spreading of tiny droplets. Studies show that an infectious aerosol remains in the air for more than 6 hours after release. Respiration via inhalation or exhalation accompanied with sneezing or coughing by infected people gathered in group at society or park or any other public places is one of the common modes of transmission of this pandemic due to COVID19. Understanding the importance of taking adequate preventive actions like frequent cleaning of hands, using face masks that provide concealment to nose and mouth without any gap for air leakage can assist in protecting the individual, family and community at large from this deadly virus. This review article highlights various facets related to face mask and how they act as barrier against such harmful pathogens.Keywords
Face mask, COVID 19 pandemic, Properties, Function, Material, Efficiency
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- Burgeoning Trend of Smart Clothing: An Overview on Military Use
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1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 15, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 161-163Abstract
Smart outfit’s development started in military field and still remains a main field. Clothing is the first layer of protection and forms an important protective layer in military operation while combats and environmental hazards. Extended Cold weather clothing ensemble, High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema chambers, Anti-G suits, Flame retardant overalls, Submarine Escape Sets, Chemical warfare protection ensemble, liquid cooled garment for protection against hyperthermia etc., are fabricated from variety of technical textiles having special material properties. Technical and smart textiles are used worldwide to provide protection from the hazards of battlefield to the military and paramilitary forces, as ‘man behind the machine’ is the most important entity in a war theatre. The design of smart cloth is crucial to obtain the best results. This review focuses a collective account of harsh military environment faced by war fighters during War and Peacetime and desired smart textiles to lower the wear and tear due to harsh surroundings and battle menaces.Keywords
Smart clothing, Technical textiles, Harsh military environment, Phase change materials, Aerogels, Liquid cooled garment, Submarine escape set, Flame retardant fabricsReferences
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