Clothing related health problems of farm workers

Pages: 424-427
Priya Makkar, Saroj S. Jeet Singh, and Neelam Pruthi (Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)

A survey was conducted to identify the clothing needs of the farm workers. Questionnaire cum personal interview schedule was used to obtain information regarding the dressing pattern, clothing related problems and the health problems of the farm-workers during farm activities. Results indicated that there is a need for working clothing which besides providing comfort should also be functional as well as protective.