FORMULATING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL CLOTHING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND HIERARCHICAL FRAMEWORK

Authors

  • Kobulova Nilufarkhon Jalilovna Andijan State Technical Institute, professor,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

special clothing requirements; protective garment design; multi-criteria framework; PPE standards; textile engineering; smart textiles; hazard assessment; ergonomic comfort.

Abstract

The formulation of requirements for special clothing systems is a multidimensional engineering challenge that bridges materials science, ergonomics, human factors, and regulatory compliance. Despite its critical importance for occupational safety across military, emergency response, medical, and industrial sectors, no unified framework for systematically deriving and validating special clothing requirements currently exists in the literature. This systematic review analyzes 312 peer-reviewed studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (2010–2024) to synthesize a hierarchical requirement formulation framework encompassing seven primary domains: mechanical protection, thermal resistance, chemical barrier function, ergonomic comfort, smart/electronic integration, biological protection, and sustainability. Meta-analysis of quantitative performance data reveals significant heterogeneity (I² = 28–68%) across requirement domains, underscoring the context-specificity of requirement formulation. A radar-based multi-criteria weighting model is proposed for domain-specific application. Critical gaps in current international standards coverage are quantified, with smart textile durability (38% coverage) and multi-threat combined testing (42% coverage) identified as most urgent priorities. The proposed framework provides a structured, evidence-based tool for designers, safety engineers, and standards bodies engaged in the development and certification of special clothing systems.

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2026-06-07

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Vol. 5 No. 6 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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FORMULATING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL CLOTHING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND HIERARCHICAL FRAMEWORK. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 5(6), 432-442. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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