• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.300-311
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• 2024

Amid global environmental concerns, initiatives to adopt sustainable industrial processes have garnered significant attention in diverse sectors. Efforts have centered on utilizing natural resources as dyeing and functionalizing agents in the textile industry. However, the limited color fastness and functional endurance of natural compounds remains a substantial challenge. This research investigated whether ultrasound could enhance the finishing effect of natural compounds on cotton fabrics. Chestnut shell extract was prepared and applied to cotton fabrics using a pad-dry-cure technique, with concurrent application of ultrasonic power. Once integrated into the fabrics, the chestnut shell extract exhibited prolonged health benefits for users. The findings demonstrated that ultrasound treatment during the finishing process facilitated the diffusion of natural compounds from the chestnut shell extract into the fabric structure, resulting in a substantial enhancement of the finishing effect, notably augmenting the antibacterial properties of the treated cotton fabrics.

• Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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• v.47 no.3
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• pp.55-65
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• 2009

By definition, smart clothing describes a garment whose functionality is enhanced by technological advancements in order to ease one’'s lifestyle. To know user’'s understanding and needs, the research had consisted of brainstorming sessions, personal interviews, focus group meeting, and a series of content analyses. Ten of the interview subjects and focus group panel were found by contacting women aged 56-64 in the Ithaca community, NY. They were prompted with general questions on style choices for their lifestyles and age group and then presented with two examples of smart clothing to discuss and critique. Meanwhile, the other three interview subjects, located outside of the Ithaca community, were aged either above or below the targeted bracket. These subjects were interviewed as a method of comparison on multiple levels. Findings had shown that there was indeed a need for smart clothing amongst the increasingly populated demographic of older women: devices to help one’'s body temperature regulation and vision problem, and well-designed clothing. However, the functionalities must be carefully constructed and conveyed in order to be taken seriously by the mainstream consumer market. Once successfully designed, the smart clothing will ideally create a greater sense of autonomy for older women.

• Fashion Information and Technology
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• v.11
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• pp.41-49
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• 2014

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2014.05a
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• pp.439-442
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• 2014

The previous wearable computing researches have been taken the deficiency of global view about ubiquitous integration. They have approached the skewed directions and approaches for the wearable ubiquitous computing. Therefore we propose a more advanced global architecture model and a general service cycle. This paper firstly proposes an architecture design of computing life cycles in digital garment environments. Then it also provides the process cycles for supporting general services in digital garment applications. Finally, we present the important design consideration issues for implementing a digital garment system.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.466-475
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• 2011

The dyeing properties of protein fiber with pine needles colorants were studied through an investigation of the effect of dyeing conditions such as dye concentration, dyeing temperatures and time on dye uptakes, effect of mordants, and color change. In addition, the various colorfastness of dyed silk and wool fabrics were evaluated for practical use. The antimicrobial ability, ultraviolet-cut ability, and deodorant ability were also estimated. The dye uptake increased as the dyeing concentration increased and this enabled the obtainment of the Langmuir absorption isotherm. The dye uptake increased as the dyeing time and temperature increased. Pine needles colorants showed relatively good affinity to protein fiber and produced a yellow color. Post-mordanting was more effective than the pre-mordanting, and the dye uptake of fabrics improved by mordanting. Except for washing, the colorfastness of dyed fabrics showed a low rating. However, the colorfastness to light and the dry cleaning of fabrics mordanted with N.Cu, and the friction fastness of fabrics mordanted with Cu improved. The guide fabrics showed very good antimicrobial abilities of 99.9%; in addition, the ultraviolet-cut ability and deodorant ability improved in fabrics dyed with pine needles extracts.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.231-236
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• 2019

This study investigated the proper dyeing conditions, color fastness and functionality of wool fabrics dyed with Zizania latifolia Turcz. We also tried to improve light fastness through treatment with benzophenone ultraviolet absorber. The dyeing of wool fabrics using Zizania latifolia Turcz was good even without pretreatment or mordanting treatment. Optimal wool fabric dyeing conditions were colorant concentration of 200% (o.w.f.), dyeing temperature of $100^{\circ}C$, dyeing time of 80 minutes and a dye bath pH of 3. Color fastness of dyed wool fabrics to washing, rubbing, perspiration and light was 4-5, 5, 4-4-5 (acidic), 4-5 (alkaline) and 2 respectively. The results after treatment with ultraviolet absorber for improving the fastness of daylight were improved to 3-4 grade. The UV protection rate were increased after dyeing and the deodorization of ammonia gas improved to 98%. Bacterial reduction rate (Staphylococcus aureus) of wool fabrics was excellent at 99.9%. All dye fastness (except for light fastness) was excellent; in addition, the functionality of wool fabrics dyed with Zizania latifolia Turcz also improved. The results are expected to be applied to various fields because they indicate excellent results after treatment with ultraviolet absorber for improving the fastness of daylight.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.44 no.6
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• pp.1178-1188
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• 2020

This study obtains preliminary data through a multifaceted examination of work undertaken by soldiers and factors that should be considered in the development of wearable robots; in addition, the study explores the development direction for such robots in this segment. This study conducted a survey on males who had military experience in order to analyze work practices. The results of the survey indicate that there has been an existing need for wearable robots for soldiers and that soldiers prefer robots equipped with functions to support specific physical activities and those that offer comfort while being worn. In addition, it was found that the method to wear robots should be developed according to the body part that considered movements performed by soldiers. It was also found that strengthening functionality over aesthetic factors is extremely important. Soldiers desired wearable robots that could assist their main activities, protect their bodies, and incorporated an excellent system in terms of wearability.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.640-655
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• 2019

Technology status was investigated by analyzing patents and development cases of wearable robots. Development direction of wearable robot for wearability was also suggested by understanding the problems of wearability from development cases through the FGI technique. The number of patents per technical field was the most in the field of strength support, but AI in the technology field was different in each country; Korea was found to be poor in the category of daily living assistance. The number of patents by technology category was the most in the category of muscular strength assistance. However, the values of AI in the technology category were different in each country; Korea was found to be poor in the category of daily living assistance. Development cases were focused on rehabilitation, so development is not fulfilled uniformly by use purpose. By wearing body parts, robots with single function type were mainly developed. Rigid material robots were mainly developed. It was confirmed that wearable robot technology is not developed evenly in the category of application because it is in the early stage of the technical proposal and centered on main performance improvement. We derived twelve wearable conditions for wearable robots: Shape and Size Appropriateness, Movement Appropriateness, Composition Appropriateness, Physiological Appropriateness, Performance Satisfaction, Ease of Operation, Safety, Durability, Ease of Dressing, Ease of Cleaning, Portability and Ease of Storage and Appearance Satisfaction. Finally, the development direction of a wearable robot for each wearable condition was suggested.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2021.07a
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• pp.293-294
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• 2021

본 연구는 어업에 종사하는 어업인을 대상으로 작업복 착용실태와 불편사항 및 문제점, 작업복에서 요구되는 기능 등을 알아보고 이를 통해 어업에 적합하고 작업 효율성을 높일 수 있는 기능적 작업복 개발에 필요한 요구사항을 파악하고자 하였다. 본 연구는 전남지역의 어업인 124명을 대상으로 하였다. 분석은 SPSS 26.0 프로그램을 활용하였다. 본 연구에 참여한 어업인은 50대가 가장 많았고 남성이 약 85%이며, 근무경력은 10년 이상 20년 미만이 많았다. 작업복은 상하 분리형을 좋아하며, 방수성을 가장 중요하게 생각하였다. 착용 작업복에 대한 만족도는 땀투과성을 제외한 모든 항목에서 보통으로 평가되었다. 선호하는 색상은 무채색이 가장 많고 상하 분리형 스타일과 지퍼 여밈을 좋아하였다. 연령에 따라 작업복 구입 시 고려사항에 유의미한 차이를 나타내 30대 이하와 40대는 활동성을, 50대는 내구성을, 60대는 방수성을 가장 중요하게 생각하였다. 연령에 따른 작업복 만족도는 활동성, 압박감, 탈착성, 맞음새, 두께감, 기능성, 보온성, 옷의 무게감 등에서 유의미한 차이를 나타냈다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 하여 실용적이고 기능적인 어업용 작업복 개발이 이루어져야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Proceedings of the Costume Culture Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.22-24
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• 2004

유통시장의 개방과 경제 성장 등으로 우리나라의 유통업계는 많은 변화를 겪고 있다. 이러한 환경 속에서 소매점이 생존하고 성장하기 위한 전략은 소비자의 관점에 근거를 둔 서비스 품질의 향상에 있다고 할 수 있다. 다른 소매업과는 달리 의류점포는 상품과 서비스의 판매가 동시에 이루어지는 곳이며, 의류제품과 같은 패션 상품은 개인의 주관성이 많이 개입되는 제품군으로 다른 제품과는 달리 기능적 속성들의 비교평가에서 얻어지는 이점만으로는 제품의 만족이 충족되지 않는다. (중략)