• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.407-413
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• 2022

Existing clothing recommendation systems remain at the level of showing appropriate photos when a user selects a type of clothing he or she likes after entering his or her own body size or body size. When a user purchases clothing using such recommendation systems, there are many cases in which it does not fit or does not fit the user's body size. In this study, to solve these problems of existing clothing recommendation systems, a system was implemented in which the user receives not only size but also skin tone and recommends clothing suitable for the user's body size as well as skin tone. In this system, clothing size information obtained through web crawling was periodically stored in a database for eight male tops to recommend clothing, and the entire pixel of the clothing image was analyzed to extract color text values. In order to confirm the performance of this system, a survey was conducted on 100 male college students, and the satisfaction level was 70%. Most of the reasons for not being satisfied are that the recommended clothing is limited, so it is judged that it is necessary to expand the target clothing in the future.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2020.11a
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• pp.373-376
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• 2020

현대인들의 인터넷 사용률이 지속적으로 증가함에 따라 소비자들은 오프라인 매장에서 의류를 구매하기보다 인터넷 쇼핑을 통한 구매를 선호하게 되었다. 그러나 온라인 구매로 인해 정확한 스타일 확인 불가 및 확신할 수 없는 사이즈로 큰 불편함을 겪고 있다. 따라서 최근 가장 떠오르는 기술 중 하나인 AR을 실생활에 적용하여 사용자가 매장에 가지 않고 집에서도 편하게 자신의 스타일링을 확인할 수 있도록 하는 AR 피팅룸을 구현하여 솔루션을 제안하고자 한다. 본 프로젝트에서는 3D 표현을 위해 Kinect Xbox 카메라를 사용하여 사용자의 신체정보를 추출한 후 unity와의 연동을 통해 사용자에게 편리함을 제공할 수 있는 AR-fitting 시스템을 설계하였다. 선택한 옷을 가상으로 입어 볼 수 있는 쇼룸 형태의 서비스를 제공하며 제스처 인식을 통해 보다 편리한 의류 선택 및 사이즈 조절 등을 가능하게 하였다. 또한, 사용자의 입력 정보에 따른 사이즈 측정 결과를 제공함으로써 사용자의 의류 구매를 보다 효과적으로 만들어 줄 수 있을 것이다.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.35-45
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• 2013

The purposes of this study were to segment the women's plus-size market by the types of store patronage, profile the segments, and examine the differences in satisfaction with clothing attributes and variety of plus-size apparels according to different segments. The questionnaires included the 7-point likert scales on store patronage, satisfaction, clothing involvement and body cathexis. Five body measurements were recorded by sales people, and the respondents also provided information on their weight, height and garment size in addition to demographic characteristics. Questionnaires were collected from 7 franchise stores in Seoul, Anyang, Daegu, and Cheonan during the months of February, 2011 to April, 2011. 210 questionnaires were distributed and 160 were returned. Excluding incomplete questionnaires, a total of 149 questionnaires were used in the final analysis. The cluster analysis based on store patronage identified four segments- major patrons of specialty stores, multi-channel users, regular store users, and internet shopping mall users. Significant differences were found among the four segments of women's plus-size consumers in terms of clothing involvement, age, occupation, education and clothing expenditures. Internet shopping mall user group were in overall less satisfied with several clothing attributes and variety compared to other groups.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.73-84
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• 2023

This study aims to identify the current sizing communication issues of menswear on retail websites and to suggest an effective size information presentation method. Based on sales frequency and awareness in the Korean menswear market, 22 brand websites were selected, and size-related information was investigated using 7 types of representative apparel items. The current diverse types of size codes had limitations in delivering actual product size information. Many websites preferred to display garment dimensions rather than basic body measurements, which is the suggested size designation method in Korean Standard. The websites posted fit model photos and customer reviews. However, the body size specifications, which consumers can use as a useful reference, were often omitted. There was also a high uncertainty in product size selection, with only the basic body measurement information listed, and there was a high deviation of garment dimensions within the same basic body measurements. The product size distribution did not match actual Korean body types. Based on the findings, we suggested improved effective sizing communication methods. These methods will contribute to a better online shopping environment for both consumers and retail sellers.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2020.11a
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• pp.296-299
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• 2020

요즘 대한민국은 코로나 19로 인하여 외출이 힘든 상황에 놓여있다. 이에 따라 소비자들은 오프라인 매장에서 의류를 구매하기보다는 인터넷 쇼핑으로의 구매를 선호하게 되었으며 온라인 구매로 인해 정확한 스타일 확인 불가 및 확신할 수 없는 사이즈로 큰 불편함을 겪고 있다. 따라서 최근 가장 떠오르는 기술 중 하나인 AR을 실생활에 적용하여, 사용자가 의류 매장에 가지 않고 집에서도 편하게 자신의 스타일링을 실현할 수 있도록 하는 AR 쇼룸을 구현하여 솔루션을 제안하고자 한다. 본 프로젝트에서는 3D로의 표현을 위해 Kinect Xbox 카메라를 사용하여 사용자의 신체정보를 추출한 후 unity와의 연동을 통해 사용자에게 편리함을 제공할 수 있는 AR-fitting 시스템을 설계하였다. 또한, 우리는 선택한 옷을 가상으로 입어 볼 수 있는 쇼룸 형태의 서비스를 제공하며 제스처 인식을 통해 보다 편리한 의류 선택 및 사이즈 조절 등을 가능하게 하였고, 이러한 시스템은 사용자의 의류 구매를 보다 효과적으로 만들어 줄 수 있을 것이다.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.617-627
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• 2020

This study investigates the apparel sizing communication presented in online retail websites focusing on women's ready-to-wear tailored jackets and to analyze the meaning of these information as the actual product size guide factor. A total of 34 retail websites were selected based on the highest growth fashion companies list and the best fashion brands list. We collected size information in two types: size specifications including sizing code, body measurements, garment measurements, and size references including customized size guide tools, size information in customer reviews, model size information, and others. Most websites prefer to present garment measurements rather than body measurements that are recommended notations under Korean standards and related regulations. In addition, there was the absence of consistency in presenting measurements list and terms that can confuse consumers in size communication. This study found that the stature measurement was a key factor in size reference despite that it did not represent a proper garment size. The obsolete Korean numbering sizing code such as '55 and '66 was still used in many ways such as idiomatic expressions for body shape. It also implied that we can take advantage of the old sizing code for accessible size information. The finding of this study gives an in-depth diagnosis of current online sizing information problems and suggests useful basic data for developing online apparel size standards and marketing strategies.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.117-126
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• 2022

This study aims to analyze the sizing information of women's ready-to-wear pants as indicated on online retail websites and to suggest better sizing communication that can assist customers in making successful apparel size selections. We gathered size specifications and size reference information for basic straight pants from 34 online apparel retail websites. Although the Korean standard recommends labeling the body dimension-based sizing code and specification, most websites preferred to use various types of sizing codes. Body measurements were only used by a few websites, and garment dimension descriptions were the most common method to indicate product size. Many websites provided size reference information through customer review boards and fit model images, however, there was insufficient body size information to allow customers to infer the fit of their body type. When using the size guidance tools, the major data input points were stature and weight measurements. However, the waist measurements of pants sizes guided only by stature and weight values revealed inconsistent ease allowance for corresponding body size populations, especially in the overweight group. Based on our findings, we propose a more effective method of communicating the size information of pants online. We expect that this will contribute to the efficiency of online apparel product display and build a better shopping environment that satisfies both sellers and consumers.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.25-34
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• 2024

This study investigates consumer awareness and concerns regarding apparel sizing in the realm of online shopping. A survey was conducted with 450 women aged 18-59 who had engaged in online clothing purchases within the past year. It was observed that consumers shop for clothes online an average of 1.6 times per month, with those under 50 shopping more frequently. The importance of size is higher when buying pants than jackets, especially in online shopping compared to offline purchases. Key references guiding online shopping decisions encompassed product sizing codes, customer reviews, and garment dimensions, which were notably favored by consumers with significant concerns. Respondents opted for Korean-style sizing codes for jackets but chose inch-sizing codes for pants. While awareness of height and weight remains high, knowledge of specific body measurements crucial for clothing size design is lacking, suggesting inadequate communication of size information. Respondents prioritized specific areas for jacket and pants fit, yet the lack of comprehensive self-measurements beyond height and weight might present challenges in determining fit based solely on product dimensions. To address this issue, online retailers should display essential garment dimensions and visually suggest clothing sizes according to various body types. These findings provide valuable insights for online retailers to effectively present size information and lay a foundational framework for consumer size education.

• Proceedings of the Costume Culture Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.89-91
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• 2004

최근 라이프스타일의 변화에 따라 활동성이 편한 의복에 대한 수요의 증가로, 활동이 편안한 니트 의류에 대한 관심의 비중이 높아지고 있다. 그러나 니트는 고유한 물성적 특성으로 인하여 니트웨어의 사이즈 조절에 있어서는 많은 문제를 안고 있어, 다양하게 변화하는 니트웨어 착용자들의 요구에 맞추어 만족감을 줄 수 있도록 안정된 사이즈 체계의 확립이 필요한 실정이다. (중략)

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.71-78
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• 2014

Composite draw textured yarns(DTY) and air jet textured yarns(ATY) with hollow PET filament have been used for making high emotional fabrics including light weight sports wear garments. This study investigated effect of hollow composite yarns and fabric structural parameters to the comfort properties related to the moisture and thermal transport phenomena for the composite fabrics made of DTY and ATY with hollow PET filament. Wicking property of hollow composite fabric was superior at the high pore size fabric and was not influenced by fabric cover factor. Wicking property of the fabric with ATY was better than that of the fabric with DTY. On the other hand, drying rate of fine pore sized fabric was shorter than that of large pore sized fabric and drying rate of high multi yarn fabric with low cover factor and small pore size was superior than that of hollow composite fabric. The pore size of the fabric was dominant factor in the air permeability and thermal conductivity of hollow composite fabric. High pore sized fabric showed high air permeability and thermal conductivity of hollow composite fabric was nonlinearly inversely proportional to pore size of the fabric.