@Article{JFBI-1-1,
author = {Wang, Lijing},
title = {Physiological Response and Comfort Sensory Perception towards Physical-Mechanical Performance of Compression Hosiery Textiles},
journal = {Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics},
year = {2008},
volume = {1},
number = {1},
pages = {55--64},
abstract = {The purpose of the present study is to determine the psycho-physiological effects of
mechanical properties of compression hosieries (CHs) with different pressure levels and longitudinal
gradient distribution profiles on the wearing comfort perception and blood circulation performance
of the lower extremities in vivo. The mechanical properties of CHs (tensile, shearing, and bending)
significantly influencing pressure level performances have been instrumentally estimated. Blood
circulation as the main physiological parameter was investigated along the long and short saphenous
veins and popliteal veins (PopV) of a total of 24 lower extremities of twelve female subjects by
using Colour Doppler Ultrasound equipment in conjunction with four-hour subjective wear trials in
a controlled environmental chamber. The study demonstrated that the mechanical properties of CHs
fabric produced gradient variations along hosiery hose and among pressure levels. The skin pressures
applied by CHs with four pressure levels significantly decreased the cross-sectional areas, and
increased the mean flow velocities (VP mean) of the PopV by 15.70%, 29.80%, 31.30 % and 24.20%,
respectively. Wearing comfort and acceptance degree significantly correlated with mechanical quality
of CHs textiles. Light and mild compression by CHs provides the subjects more comfort sensory
perception for long-term wearing period. The application of CHs textiles appears to be effective in
preventing venous dilation and improving blood circulation in the lower extremities when wearers lack
of physical activities. The fabrics with lower elasticity and higher bending rigidity properties produced
higher pressure; while no significant differences in increasing blood circulation was found among
mild, moderate, and strong pressure levels. An illustrative plot represents the integrative relationships
between multiple materials mechanical properties, pressure performance, and resultant physiological
responses and subjective comfort sensory perception, which provide a reference for product designer
and physician in development and application of functional compression hosiery textiles.},
issn = {2617-8699},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi06200808},
url = {https://global-sci.com/article/86915/physiological-response-and-comfort-sensory-perception-towards-physical-mechanical-performance-of-compression-hosiery-textiles}
}