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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.7.159

Recycled Clothes and Its Characters Impact on Consumers' Consumption  

He, Luyao (Dept. of Smart Experience Design, Graduate School of Techno Design, Kookmin University)
Pan, Young Hwan (Dept. of Experience Design, Graduate School of Techno Design, Kookmin University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.7, 2021 , pp. 159-167 More about this Journal
Abstract
The increasingly severe environmental problems such as resource depletion and ecological damage, and consumers' concern for sustainable fashion, make the fashion industry chain develop towards green energy saving. The purpose of this study is to explore the attitude and consumption psychology of specific groups towards sustainable fashion consumption, as well as their specific views and attitudes towards recycled textiles or fabrics for re-manufacturing clothing. This paper attempts to understand how the characteristics of recycled clothing affect consumer. Based on the review of relevant literature, a series of determinants affecting consumer behavior is determined, and the characteristics of recycled products, such as expression value and social value, are determined. An online questionnaire was designed based on this conceptual framework, and 226 valid, complete answers were received. The results show that the emphasis on social value and environmental protection consciousness can effectively affect consumers' decision-making. These findings were helpful to the research of whole green environmental protection and ecological clothing recycling industry system, promote the sustainable development of the clothing industry.
Keywords
sustainable fashion; recycled clothes; consumer behavior; sustainable design; green purchase intention;
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