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Table 3 Crew members’ evaluations of the required performance subfactors (N = 253)

From: Development of a quantitative system for subjective evaluation of tracked vehicle crew jackets

No

Required performance subfactor

Importance

No

Required performance subfactor

Importance

1

Bottom circumference fit

4.17

17

Ease of laundering

4.41

2

Sleeve length fit

4.36

18

Sufficient storage

4.21

3

Cuff circumference fit

4.19

19

Ease of storage

4.50

4

Collar circumference fit

4.18

20

Lightness

4.32

5

Posterior shoulder length fit

4.38

21

Mission environment suitability

4.49

6

Total length fit

4.35

22

Ease of dressing and undressing

4.36

7

Chest circumference fit

4.45

23

Torso joint usability

4.46

8

Fire protection

4.37

24

Shoulder joint usability

4.63

9

Fragment protection

4.26

25

Elbow joint usability

4.73

10

Chemical protection

4.37

26

Neck joint usability

4.45

11

Flame retardance

4.47

27

Color

3.59

12

Camouflage

4.40

28

Sense of belonging

3.73

13

Friction resistance

4.32

29

Fancy design

3.38

14

Water resistance

4.39

30

Ventilation

4.57

15

Integrity

4.23

31

Fast-drying

4.52

16

Stain resistance

4.59

32

Warming

4.73