The Research Journal of the Costume Culture (복식문화연구)

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A survey on the needs of the garment manufacturing industry in Busan for the development of fashion major education program

패션전공 교육 개발을 위한 부산 의류제조 산업체 요구도 조사

  • Kyung Ja Paek (Dept. of Fashion Design, Pukyong National University)
  • 백경자 (부경대학교 패션디자인학과)
  • Received : 2023.04.12
  • Accepted : 2023.04.20
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

To analyze the status and needs of the small- and medium-sized garment manufacturing industry in Busan, this study comprised an online survey of companies and interviews with 14 representatives of the 98 companies. The results are as follows: Approximately 34.7% of the garment manufacturers were located in Geumjeong-gu, Busan. The most common type of work was the contracting factory type. Daily production output was between 100pcs and 300pcs. Production materials comprised 42.9% woven and 24.8% knitted fabrics. Main products were menswear, uniforms, womenswear, casual wear, sports and leisure wear, protective clothes, and children's clothing. The main clients were uniform companies, main factories, wholesale markets, online shopping malls and promotion companies, exporters, and department stores. As a result of a survey on industrial needs with company representatives, their satisfaction with company employees was 57.2%, and the most important factor when hiring employees was job-related competencies, among which the ability to understand the sewing process was the most necessary. In terms of computer software literacy, illustrations and pattern CAD/CAM are required. They thought industry-university cooperation is crucial for advantage for advantage research and product development, as it allows for the sharing knowledge, resources, and especially human resources. The greatest administrative issue were human resources and funding.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by a Research Grant of Pukyong National University (2022).

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