ИНТЕГРАЦИЯ СОЛНЦЕЗАЩИТНОГО ТЕКСТИЛЯ В ФОРМЕННУЮ ОДЕЖДУ ПИЛОТОВ ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ АВИАЦИИ

Abstract

Current regulatory documents do not specify explicit requirements for the sun-protective performance of pilots’ uniforms, despite confirmed occupational ultraviolet exposure. The aim of this work is to substantiate and evaluate the integration of UPF-rated textiles into a pilot uniform shirt as the primary uniform layer. A combined approach was used: a targeted review of domain literature and regulatory acts with gap identification; a comparative assessment of reference outdoor shirts to borrow and adapt practices from functional textiles; and laboratory testing of UPF fabrics for key performance and hygiene indicators (air permeability, wrinkle/crease resistance, and pilling resistance). The comprehensive assessment resulted in the selection of a prototype for designing a pilot uniform shirt with sun-protective properties. The scientific novelty lies in a reproducible algorithm for technology transfer from a mature consumer segment to aviation uniform apparel. The practical significance is the potential to reduce pilots’ photobiological load and the readiness to produce a pilot batch for operational evaluation of the effect.