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Fabric Systems: Thermal Insulation

Fabric Systems: Evaporative Resistance

Fabric Systems: NFPA Total Heat Loss Test

Cold Weather Clothing for Adults: Thermal Insulation and Temperature Ratings

Cold Weather Clothing for Children: Thermal Insulation and Temperature Ratings

Clothing Systems: Thermal Insulation

Clothing Systems: Evaporative Resistance

Personal Cooling Systems (PCS): Cooling Effectiveness and Duration

Footwear: Thermal Insulation

Headwear: Thermal Insulation and/or Evaporative Resistance

Sleeping Bag Systems for Adults: Thermal Insulation and Temperature Ratings

Sleeping Bag Systems for Children: Thermal Insulation and Temperature Ratings

Sleeping Bags: Loft

Sleeping Bags: Packing Volume

Bedding Systems: Thermal Insulation and Temperature Ratings

Camping Mattresses: Thermal Resistance (R-value)

Human Subject Testing