"Standard Test Method for Measuring the Performance of Personal Cooling Systems Using Physiological Testing "

This test method covers the physiological measurement of internal body core temperature, skin temperature, thermal exposure time, heart rate response, oxygen consumption, and whole body sweat rate, to assess the effectiveness of Personal Cooling Systems (PCS) in reducing the effects of thermal stress.

A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.

All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits

• Environmental protective clothing

• Human Factor

ASTM F1291 - 22 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin

ASTM F1494 - 23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

ASTM F2370 - 22 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin