An introduction to a new direct testing method for characterizing pressure in compression fabrics. Issue 6 (3rd June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kwon, Cassandra; Hegarty, Meghan; Oxenham, William; Thoney-Barletta, Kristin; Grant, Edward; Reid, Lawrence
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Textile Institute. Volume 110:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 822
• Page End: 831
• Publication Date: 2019-06-03
• Subjects: Compression medical textiles -- compression garments -- interface pressure -- body measurement -- sensor measuring; Textile industry -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2018.1527966
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-5000

Abstract

Abstract: A newly developed direct pressure measuring system known as the CRIM Pressure System was compared with a traditional direct measuring device, the PicoPress Compression System, for compression bandage and hosiery samples. PicoPress measurements were taken both on the CRIM system and on research participants. Initial results indicated a good correlation between CRIM Pressure System and PicoPress participants' measurements.