Rain tower manikin OLIVER

Device description and purpose

The rain tower manikin 'OLIVER' is a male-shaped manikin of 1.85m height, equipped with 22 conductance sensors to detect water penetration. The manikin is placed in a rain tower and exposed to a defined artificial sprinkling.

The rain tower manikin can be used to:

  • Determine the water tightness of jackets and trousers 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. 
     

Related standards
  • ISO 24231:2024 Protective clothing - Protection against rain - Test method for ready-made garments against high-energy droplets from above  (Replaces EN 14360:2004)
  • EN 343:2019 Protective clothing - Protection against rain. 4.9 Waterproofness of a readymade garment (optional)