The Research Journal of the Costume Culture (복식문화연구)

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Purchase intention on naturally dyed clothing depending on fabric benefit sought and attitudes - A cross-cultural study between Korea and the United States -

한미 여대생의 의류소재 추구혜택과 천연염색 태도가 천연염색 의류의 구매의도에 미치는 영향 비교

  • Choi, Jongmyoung (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Sookhyun (Dept. of Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing, Johnson & Wales University)
  • 최종명 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과) ;
  • 김숙현 (존슨 앤 웰스대학교 패션머천다이징.리테일마케팅학과)
  • Received : 2013.11.20
  • Accepted : 2014.04.11
  • Published : 2014.04.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the purchase intention on naturally dyed clothing between Korea and the US. As independent variables that affect the purchase intention, benefits that consumers seek when purchasing naturally dyed clothing, especially for fabric materials, and attitudes towards naturally dyed clothing were selected. A quantitative research method with a survey was employed. 160 data from Korea and 180 data from the US were used for the analysis. The convenience sampling method (i.e., college female students) was used. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, t-test and regression analysis were employed to test the differences in purchase intention, fabric benefit sought, and the attitudes. The fabric benefit sought selected for this study includes eco-friendliness, uniqueness, aesthetic, comfort and quality. The attitude toward naturally dyed clothing was categorized as an emotional and a cognitive attitude. The results show the significant differences in the fabric benefit sought depending on nationality, major and experiences in natural dyeing. Significant differences were found in of the attitude toward naturally dyed clothing among the nationalities and the experience types in natural dyeing. In addition, there were significant differences in purchase intention toward naturally dyed clothing between Korean and the US participants, and countries show different fabric benefits and attitudes which influenced participants' purchase intention. The results of this study suggest an appropriate fabric planning for environment-friendly fashion products for both countries.

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