Design and Product Development
Authors: Belinda Orzada (University of Delaware) , Patience Ankomah (University of Delaware) , Sheiron Crawford (University of Delaware) , ChaCha Hudson (University of Delaware) , Leah Jackson (University of Delaware) , Stephanie Joseph (University of Delaware) , Kelsey Kosinski (University of Delaware) , Ashley Paintsil (University of Delaware) , Cheyenne Smith (University of Delaware) , Natalie DiPopolo (University of Delaware)
Infant mortality rates due to hypothermia are extremely high in the Q’eros nation of Peru. The purpose of this design research was to develop a garment/wrapping system that will help the infants maintain adequate body temperature to prevent cold related illness/death and at the same time be compatible with Q’eros cultural traditions.
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How to Cite: Orzada, B. , Ankomah, P. , Crawford, S. , Hudson, C. , Jackson, L. , Joseph, S. , Kosinski, K. , Paintsil, A. , Smith, C. & DiPopolo, N. (2018) “Warmsie Onesie – Thermal protection for Peruvian infants”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 75(1).