Evaluation of Functional Insoles for Protective Footwear Under Simulated Use Conditions

• Autorzy: Irzmańska Emilia , Majchrzycka Katarzyna , Krucińska Izabella , Puchalski Michał , Brochocka Agnieszka , Adamus-Włodarczyk Agnieszka

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/aut-2020-0045

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The objective of the work was to study the properties of functional insoles for protective footwear using an original methodology by simulating the dynamic real-life conditions. Two insole variants were examined; both are made from a three-layer composite with the middle layer being a polypropylene melt-blown nonwoven. The variants differed in terms of the presence or absence of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and a biocide in the middle layer. Insole samples were subjected to pressure and examined in terms of the adsorption and desorption of acidic and alkaline liquids, followed by tear strength experiments. In addition, the insoles were placed in protective footwear and the microclimate existing inside the resulting system was determined using T/RH sensors by means of three complementary methods: under controlled climatic conditions, on a thermal foot model, and on human subjects. The results clearly indicate that insoles containing SAP are more effective than those without SAP in terms of both hygienic and mechanical properties.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

protective footwear; insoles; hygienic properties; mechanical properties; textile structures

PL

obuwie ochronne; wkładki; właściwości higieniczne; właściwości mechaniczne; struktury tekstylne

• Wydawca: Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design
• Czasopismo: Autex Research Journal
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 22, no. 1
• Strony: 26--34
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Irzmańska Emilia

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, ul. Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Łódź, Poland

autor

Majchrzycka Katarzyna

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, ul. Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Łódź, Poland

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Krucińska Izabella

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Centre of Advanced Technologies of Human-Friendly Textiles 'Pro Humano tex', ul. Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

autor

Puchalski Michał

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Centre of Advanced Technologies of Human-Friendly Textiles 'Pro Humano tex', ul. Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

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Brochocka Agnieszka

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, ul. Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Łódź, Poland

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Adamus-Włodarczyk Agnieszka

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, ul. Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Łódź, Poland

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).