Jamshaid Hafsa, Mishra Rajesh Kumar, Ahamad Naseer, Chandan Vijay, Nadeem Muhammad, Kolář Viktor, Jirků Petr, Müller Miroslav, Akshat Tegginamath, Nazari Shabnam, Alexiou Ivanova Tatiana
School of Engg. & Technology, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan.
Department of Materials Sci. & Manufacturing Tech., Faculty of Engg., Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Suchdol, Prague, 16500, Czech Republic.
Heliyon. 2024 Feb 20;10(4):e26704. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26704. eCollection 2024 Feb 29.
This work investigates the effect of varying the knitting structure and stitch length (SL) on various thermo-physiological and ergonomic comfort properties of the occupational graduated compression socks. Thermo-physiological comfort, ergonomic comfort and dimensional stability of theses stockings were analysed in a comparative manner. Obtained results were evaluated statistically using the technique of analysis of variance (ANOVA). A Fisher's multiple comparison test was commissioned to analyze the relationship between the alteration of stitch length (SL) on various utility functions and properties desired in the occupational compression socks. In order to examine whether the difference of stitch length is significant, p values were determined. Further the influence of knitting structures e.g., plain, 2 × 2 Rib and 1 × 3 Rib was analysed on the selected properties. The interactive effect of both stitch length (SL) and knitting structure was studied using statistical techniques. It was concluded that knitting structure has a stronger impact on thermo-physiological and ergonomic comfort properties. Results showed a significant variation in thermo-physiological and ergonomic comfort by altering stitch length by means of the statistical analysis. An innovative approach for the manufacturers has been developed for optimizing performance in compression stockings. The construction of the compression socks can thus be optimized in terms of constructional parameters to provide optimum comfort to the users.
本研究探讨了改变针织结构和线圈长度(SL)对职业用渐进式压力袜的各种热生理和人体工程学舒适性能的影响。以比较的方式分析了这些长袜的热生理舒适性、人体工程学舒适性和尺寸稳定性。使用方差分析(ANOVA)技术对所得结果进行统计学评估。委托进行费舍尔多重比较检验,以分析线圈长度(SL)的变化与职业压力袜所需的各种实用功能和性能之间的关系。为了检验线圈长度的差异是否显著,确定了p值。此外,还分析了针织结构(如平针、2×2罗纹和1×3罗纹)对所选性能的影响。使用统计技术研究了线圈长度(SL)和针织结构的交互作用。得出的结论是,针织结构对热生理和人体工程学舒适性能有更强的影响。通过统计分析,结果表明改变线圈长度会使热生理和人体工程学舒适性产生显著变化。为制造商开发了一种创新方法,以优化压力袜的性能。因此,可以根据结构参数优化压力袜的结构,为用户提供最佳舒适度。