Aspects of designing garments for children affected by metabolic syndrome

Abstract

The work presents the results of the investigation of problem of designing garments for the children affected by the metabolic syndrome. The initial stage of investigation included the study of anthropomorphological and anthropometric particularities of children affected by metabolic syndrome. The investigation was aimed towards the structuring of a rational assortment of garments for the children with metabolic syndrome, determination of specific functions and requirements, as well as identification of recommended compositional-constructive and functional-constructive solutions. The assortment of products that may be offered to these children is limited. Also was identified the problem of providing these children with adequately dimensioned products. As a rule, the children are offered products of bigger sizes, products of other age groups in order to provide the necessary degree of freedom. The garments adequate to the body dimensions and shapes of the affected children provide for the possibility of physical activity, normal development and healthy lifestyle.