DEVELOPMENT OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR MALE FARM WORKERS

摘要

A survey conducted to identify the clothing needs of the male farm workers during field activities revealed that there is a need for special clothings; that besides providing comfort should be functional and protective. Innovative design features were added to their existing clothing to enhance their performance during field activities.Thigh length kurta, shortened side slits, elastic at wrist, elasticized waist of pyjama and half elastic half band at bottom of pyjnma were other features found to be suitable to prevent various problems during field work hence improved efficiency of farm workers preventing injuries to body. Neck length hood having face cover of mulmul, stitched with head cover and net at eye level to prevent inhalation of flying of dust particles in to eyes and sticking to head was found to be highly acceptable and functional.