Other factors which influence the design of footwear and handwear

5 Other factors which influence the design of footwear and handwear 

Donning (the addition of clothing) and doffing (the removal of clothing) are an essential consideration within extremities PPE. An ideal situation would be for the 

Afunctional task-based assessment is recommended to ensure that the measttred interface is effective and does not limit task performance or cause the user frustration when used. 

Durability, as a key capability sought in military PPE, shotrld be corrsidered within the context of time and freqnency of ttse. In additiorr, the purpose of the PPE shorrld be factored into the qtralitative judgements associated with affordability. Factors to be corrsidered inclnde  

8 The cone of fit for handwear, where the circumference of the smallest wrist is matched to the wrist and the maximum circumference matched to the wrist, plus the maximum number of outer layers of clothing. 

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