A Study on the Jeans Wearing Conditions for Men in Their Twenties to Slim Type Jeans Pattern Making

슬림핏 청바지 패턴 설계를 위한 20대 남성의 청바지 착용 실태 조사

  • Kim, Ji-Young (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, The Graduate School, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Choi, Hei-Sun (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Kyong (Dept. of Digital Fashion, Seoul Digital University)
  • 김지영 (이화여자대학교 조형예술대학 의류학 전공) ;
  • 최혜선 (이화여자대학교 조형예술대학 의류학 전공) ;
  • 김은경 (서울디지털대학교 디지털패션학과)
  • Received : 2014.04.03
  • Accepted : 2014.05.22
  • Published : 2014.06.30

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the preferred jeans design and needed improvements through survey research aimed at men aged 20~29. In order to identify the current wearing trends and problems of jeans, the study carried out survey research aimed at men in their twenties who had purchased and worn jeans. As a result of survey research aimed at consumers, it was discovered that fit was deemed most important during the purchase of jeans. As to the question which type of slacks was worn most frequently, the answer was slim type jeans. Regarding body parts that became the selection standard during the purchase of jeans, the answer was thigh and waist. The body parts that showed the lowest assessment result appeared to be thigh circumference, waist measurement, slacks length, and slacks bottom. To a question asking about things to be repaired and to be improved, they replied that there were problems in measurement fit, dissatisfaction with materials, and washing and management.

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