Development of protective clothing for female farm workers

Pages: 51-54
Priya Makkar, Saorj S. Jeet Singh, N. Pruthi, and N.M. Rose (
Department of Clothing and Textiles, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)

A survey conducted to identify the clothing needs of the female farm workers during field activities revealed that there is a need for special clothings; that besides providing comfort should be functional and protective. Innovative design features were added to their existing clothing to enhance their performance during field activities. Back side of kameez folded and tacked, elastic at wrist, straps at thigh level fastened with velcro/studs/strings were other features found to be suitable to prevent various problems during field work hence improved efficiency of farm workers preventing injuries to body. Neck length hood having face cover of mulmul, stitched with head cover and net at eye level to prevent inhalation or flying of dust particles in to eyes and sticking to head was found to be highly acceptable and functional.