Journal of Fashion Business (패션비즈니스)

The Korean Society of Fashion Business (한국패션비즈니스학회)
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Development of 119 Paramedics' Quarantine Suit Design to Respond to Virus Transmission -Focusing on COVID-19-

바이러스 전파 대응을 위한 119구급대원 방역복 디자인 개발 -COVID-19를 중심으로-

  • Hyun-Suk Na (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Ok-Hee Lee (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Soo-Jeong Bae (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chonnam National University)
  • 나현숙 (순천대학교 인문예술대학 패션디자인과) ;
  • 이옥희 (순천대학교 인문예술대학 패션디자인과) ;
  • 배수정 (전남대학교 생활과학대학 의류학과)
  • Received : 2023.02.06
  • Accepted : 2023.05.11
  • Published : 2023.05.30
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Abstract

This study aimed to develop a visually differentiated quarantine suit design for giving 119 paramedics comfort to work and psychological stability and to awaken awareness without fear or pressure of the public through literature review and practical research. Basic research was conducted on firefighting uniforms and quarantine suits in Korea and abroad, focusing on domestic and foreign related literature. An interview survey was conducted to identify the current status, problems, and preferences of the design. Research subjects were eight dispatched paramedics and two executives in Seoul and Gwangju. The survey period was from September 15, 2022 to October 10, 2022. Interviews were conducted through phone calls. Results of this study were as follows. Most of the quarantine suits currently worn were Level D style ready-made clothes without coverall patterns. The current quarantine suit was designed without reflecting the symbolism of the National Fire Agency. They were wearing a generous size without having to think about the fit. Most of these quarantine suits were white. In addition, the quarantine suit could not be equipped with a camera for the safety of paramedics. After identifying improvements based on results of the above interview analysis, the following quarantine suit design was proposed. First, it would be differentiated from other institutions by designing suits with symbolism. Second, the convenience of size, camera equipment, and better breathability and style than Level D should be considered. Based on these results, a total of five quarantine suits were designed.

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Acknowledgement

본 논문은 2020년 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임 (NRF-2020S1A5B5A17090375).

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