Evaluation of pressure measurement systems for compression garments

This is a two part research on the evaluation of compression garments for its performance and pressure measurement systems using sensors. Evidence relating to the effectiveness of the use of compression garments was highlighted and perceptual differences among users are also presented. Researches pertaining to the use of pressure measurement systems for evaluating compression garments were critically appraised for their evidence. It could be inferred that although benefits of compression garments were reported by manufacturers, convincing evidence remains elusive and is widely debatable. Various factors that influence garment designing are highlighted such as, body shape, fabric panels, garment sizing and fabric behaviour. Based on the research conducted it was concluded that it was necessary to predict the pressure applied by these compression garments on various part of body contour by understanding the fabric characteristics, using pressure sensors and creating a simulated 3D avatar. In part II, the experimental work using various commercially...