Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.211-217
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- 1999
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- 1226-0851(pISSN)
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- 2234-3768(eISSN)
Fit and Problems of Ready-to-Wear Garment in Women
여성용 기성복에 대한 적합성과 문제점에 관한 연구
- Kim, Yang-Weon (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Taejon Univ.)
- 김양원 (대전대학교 의류학과)
- Published : 1999.04.30
Abstract
To investigate the fitting and its problems related in clothing fit and to get basic data to develop fitted ready-to-wear garment, total 238 subjects were surveyed during the period of May, 1997 in Taejon. The major results were as follows; 1. The results showed that most subjects had purchased ready-to-wear garments in a department store. 2. The fit of ready-to-wear garments is more suitable in the upper wear such as T-shirts and blouse than in lower wear such as skirts and pants. 3. Fitting problems in ready-to-wear garments were identified, including sleeve length, shoulder area. 4. A variety of fitting problems in ready-to-wear garments were showed waistline, thigh girth, sleeve length. 5. There were significant differences between the demographic variables, i.e. marital status and occupation and clothing problems.
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