• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.135-145
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• 2023

The purpose of this paper is to develop a workwear design framework that can be applied in workwear design. A general explorationstudy was conducted onworkwear concepts and market research to understand the importance and growth potential of workwear. Subsequently, representative brands specializing in workwear are selected, and a case analysis of workwear is conducted with a focus on jackets, pants, and overall items. As a result, four key characteristics of workwear are derived: Ergonomic Pattern-making, Certified Fabric, Specialized Color, and Customized Details. To present a model that considers the functional, expressive,and aesthetic aspects of workwear simultaneously, the 'Function Express Aesthetic' (FEA) model is utilized as the foundation. The 12 derived elements in the newly developed framework combine these four characteristics with three aspects (functional, expressive, and aesthetic), allowing for comprehensive consideration and validation of workwear conditions. The new framework will be used in subsequent research for developing workwear prototypes and is expected to enhanceworkwear production by employing a systematic approach during the design ideation and evaluation stages. By effectively integrating functional aspects with expressive-aesthetic values centered on the functionality of workwear products, this framework will provide.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.1-16
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• 2022

To develop functional workwear for fishing, this study investigated the working conditions, inconveniences and problems associated with workwear, and functions required for workwear. A questionnaire was used for the study, and SPSS 26.0 was used for the analysis. In total, 124 fishermen participated in this survey (ages: 53.2 ± 11.9), consisting of 84.7% males and 15.3% females. The number of participants whose work experience was more than 10 years and less than 20 years was 46, accounting for 37.1%. Most fishing industry was in danger of getting hit by machinery or clothes. Fishermen preferred two-piece style workwear, and a waterproof fabric was the most important factor considered while purchasing the workwear. Their discomfort while moving in their workwear was attributed to the stretching of their hips, thighs, crotch, and knees when lifting their legs or squatting. Preferences depended on the type of fishery and the age of fishermen. Protection was emphasized for aquaculture fishing, while the activity was emphasized for capture fishing. People in their 50s emphasized the protection provided by the workwear, while others emphasized the activity. In the future, substantial research is necessary to develop workwear that reflects fishermen's requirements.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.113-130
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• 2024

A questionnaire survey of farmers engaged in actual farming was conducted to investigate the farmers' actual wearing conditions and preferences for agricultural workwear to develop workwear that is suitable for improved agricultural work efficiency. We extracted basic data necessary for the development of agricultural workwear. Analysis of the photographs taken showed differences in the shoes and gloves worn depending on the type of work. The percentages of men and women were equal among the agricultural workers. The age of the agricultural workers was analyzed and the results showed a higher percentage of those over 50 years old, indicating that the age of the agricultural workers was higher than in other industries. It was found that the waist, knees, and elbows of the workers were pulled during work, and analysis showed that the symptoms resulting from clothing pulling were more severe when the wearing dimensions were larger. It was recognized that the important aspects of workwear are those related to work, such as functionality, activity, and work efficiency. In addition to workwear, the most commonly worn auxiliary equipment was gloves, and other items included hats, armbands, work shoes, boots, seat chairs, and masks. When developing rural workwear, it is necessary to consider the fit, type of work, and materials of the workwear. Future research should focus on materials that can improve the functionality of workwear and pattern development that reflects physical and movement characteristics.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.37-46
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• 2023

This study aims to develop workwear prototypes by applying a systematic approach considering the characteristics of workwear. A case study was conducted before this study to derive workwear's four characteristics: 'Ergonomic Pattern-Making, Certified Fabric, Specialized Color, and Customized Details.' a prior study proposed the integrated framework combining these characteristics with the FEA model. The new framework identified that these characteristics are considered in terms of functionality, expression, and aesthetics; it can increase workers' satisfaction and meet the market demand without concentrating on only particular aspects. Before prototype production, the requirements for each characteristic of workwear were analyzed through theoretical research of previously published related papers. The study primarily gathered workwear requirements data and sources from consumer satisfaction surveys and investigations into the wearing conditions of work clothes. When considering all aspects of pattern-making, fabric, color, and detail in functionality, 'comfort movement, body protection, improved work efficiency' were identified as necessary. Expressive requirements were fundamental, including 'reflecting the wearer's preferences, expressing a sense of belonging and identity. It was clear that incorporating design elements and applying current trends to the aesthetic requirements of work clothes was necessary. Four prototypes comprised two top and bottom sets and two overalls using these requirements. The framework was used throughout the entire process of planning, producing, and evaluating prototypes, and through this, the results fulfilled the requirements. This study is significant because it produced workwear prototypes using an integrated approach that considered functional, expressive, and aesthetic aspects.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.24 no.7
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• pp.1073-1080
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• 2000

Moisture transfer property of fabrics has known as one of the most important factors deciding wearer's subjective comfort not only thermally but also of sensorial. As a decisive property of fabric materials in determining human sensorial comfort, moisture vapor management property of heat resistant workwear material was examined in terms of increasing and decreasing rate and maximum value of relative humidity in the microclimate under the sweat pulse situation. An unique moisture regulation index, B$_{d}$, was calculated from the measurements using a novel dynamic sweating hot plate apparatus and was used to assess the buffering capacity of fabrics against a moisture vapor sweat pulse.e.

• 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 Korea Society of Costume Conference
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• 2004.08a
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• pp.153-158
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• 2004

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.138-154
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of domestic American casual fashion trends using big data text mining analysis. 108,524 posts and 2,038,999 extracted keywords from Naver and Daum related to American casual fashion in the past 5 years were collected and refined by the Textom program, and frequency analysis, word cloud, N-gram, centrality analysis, and CONCOR analysis were performed. The frequency analysis, 'vintage', 'style', 'daily look', 'coordination', 'workwear', 'men's wear' appeared as the main keywords. The main nationality of the representative brands was Japanese, followed by American, Korean, and others. As a result of the CONCOR analysis, four clusters were derived: "general American casual trend", "vintage taste", "direct sales mania", and "American styling". This study results showed that Japanese American casual clothes are influenced by American casual clothes, and American casual fashion in Korea, which has been reinterpreted, is completed with various coordination and creative styles such as workwear, street, military, classic, etc., focusing on items and brands. Looks were worn and shared on social networks, and the existence of an active consumer group and market potential to obtain genuine products, ranging from second-hand transactions for limited edition vintages to individual transactions were also confirmed. The significance of this study is that it presented the characteristics of American casual fashion trends academically based on online text data that the public actually uses because it has been spread by the public.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2023.07a
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• pp.349-350
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• 2023

본 연구는 농업 작업능률 향상에 적합한 작업복 개발을 위해 농업 종사자를 대상으로 작업복 착용실태 및 선호도, 필요 기능 등을 조사하고자 한다. 이를 통해 농촌의 작업능률을 향상시킬 수 있는 농촌 작업복 개발에 필요한 기초자료를 추출하고자 한다. 작업복을 착용하는 경우가 많았고 작업복 미착용 시는 트레이닝복이나 아웃도어를 착용하였다. 작업복 색상은 검정과 남색 등 어두운 색을 주로 착용하였다. 동작 시는 엉덩이, 무릎 등이 당기고 상의가 올라가 허리가 나오거나 바지 뒤가 당겨 내려가는 경우가 많았다. 작업복은 통기성, 흡습성, 신축성에 대한 불만이 가장 많았고 기능성, 활동성, 디자인, 작업효율성, 쾌적성 등의 기능을 중요하게 생각하였다. 향후 연구에서는 동작 분석을 통한 작업복 패턴을 개발할 필요가 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.61-70
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• 2001

As important factors determining human sensorial comfort, liquid moisture management and surface properties of heat resistant workwear materials were examined. To figure out liquid moisture management properties of the test materials, absorption capacity, rate of absorption, and evaporation properties were assessed. A modified GATS(Gravimetric Absorbency Testing System) was used to measure the liquid moisture accumulation associated with the wicking of liquid moisture from sweating skin. The GATS procedure measures demand wettability of materials to take up liquid in a direction perpendicular to the fabric surface and it was modified to incorporate a special test cell and cover to assess absorption behavior in the presence of evaporation. Fabric stiffness, smoothness, number and the length of surface fibers, and an estimate of the contact area between the skin and fabric surface were measured to characterize the mechanical and surface properties of the test materials. Also an estimate of the force with which a fabric clings to moist skin was made using as wet-cling index.