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http://dx.doi.org/10.29049/rjcc.2022.30.3.366

Product development through fit evaluation of yoga tops  

Zhang, Cheng (Dept. of Film Media Contents, Cheongju University)
Kim, Jihyeon (Dept. of Fashion & Clothing, Seowon University)
Na, Mihyang (Dept. of Fashion Design, Cheongju University)
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The Research Journal of the Costume Culture / v.30, no.3, 2022 , pp. 366-380 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to develop the designs and patterns of yoga tops that are better adjusted to suit females in their 30s and 40s. After conducting a comparative analysis of three different popular yoga garments, one yoga top currently on the market was selected. Subsequently, a fit evaluation was conducted on Trail 1-garment α, which was developed body analysis performed based on selected yoga top C, followed by the production of the Trial 2 garment after making adjustments according to the comparative observation results. Based on these results, garment C with the longest top length was evaluated as the best. The results of the evaluation of appearance and fit conducted of Trial 1-garment α compared to those of C showed that Trial 1-garment α was superior in both evaluations. Trial 2-garment β was produced after making improvements on Trial 1-garment α and then placed under identical comparative evaluation condition as Trial 1-garment α. Results showed a significant improvement compared to Trial 1-garment α, and the Trial 2 garment with an additional arm pattern was shown to be superior in shoulder strap width stability, shoulder strap pressure, chest stability, degree of waist pressure, waist comfort, general fitting, and supportiveness.
Keywords
yoga top; fit evaluation; product development;
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