The advanced dynamic thermal manikin 'ANDI' is a multi-segmented, anatomically shaped manikin capable of simulating walking and breathing. Equipped with an active cooling system, ANDI can measure both heat losses and heat gains. A dedicated climatic chamber enables testing under a wide range of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and windy indoor and outdoor scenarios.

The thermal manikin can be used to:

• Determine the thermal and evaporative properties of individual garments and complete clothing ensembles in accordance with relevant standards;
• Compare samples with earlier prototypes, competing products on the market, or target values specified in standards;
• Simulate customized, real-life scenarios to assess clothing performance under actual conditions of use.
   

• ISO 15831:2004 Measurement of thermal insulation by means of a thermal manikin
• EN 17528:2022 Clothing – Physiological effects – Measurement of water vapour resistance by means of a sweating manikin
• ISO 23537-1:2022 Requirements for sleeping bags Part 1: Thermal, mass and dimensional requirements for sleeping bags designed for limit temperatures of -20°C and higher
• EN 342:2017 Ensembles and garments for protection against cold (walking manikin test)
• EN 13537:2016 Thermal properties of Sleeping Bags
• ASTM F1291 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
• ASTM F1720 Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a Heated Manikin
• ASTM F2370 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin
• ASTM F2371 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Heat Removal Rate of Personal Cooling Systems Using a Sweating Heated Manikin
• ASTM F2732 Standard Practice for Determining the Temperature Ratings for Cold Weather Protective Clothing