ITAA-KSCT Joint Symposium

Design Development of Customized First Aid and Rescue Gloves for the Improvement of Work Efficiency of Fire Department Paramedics

Authors: Hyun Jeong Jeong (Ewha Womans University) , Jung Eun Lee (Ewha Womans University) , Yeon Soo Kim (Ewha Womans University) , Hye Young Syn (Ewha Womans University) , Inseong Lee (Ewha Womans University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to derive the needs of key designs required during rescue activities for enhancing the safety of the fire department paramedics and their work efficiency, to create a design improvement index that satisfies these needs, and to develop a customized glove design for first aid and rescue workers can use other than latex gloves.

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How to Cite: Jeong, H. , Lee, J. , Kim, Y. , Syn, H. & Lee, I. (2016) “Design Development of Customized First Aid and Rescue Gloves for the Improvement of Work Efficiency of Fire Department Paramedics”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 73(1).