Constructive Characteristics of Outdoor Jacket Depending on the Performance Level

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the diverse constructive characteristics which significantly affects performance besides materials information provided to consumers on functional clothes. Outdoor jackets can classified them according to their performance level. In order to provide consumers with necessary information to choose functional outdoor jackets, 12 brands selling domestic outdoor jackets were investigated and the conclusion of this study was as follows; It was found that fit degree, backpack weight, arm-raise, and number of pockets vary differently depending on performance level of outdoor jacket. Considerable constructive difference was found between high performance jacket mainly worn by professional climbers in extreme environment and jacket that can be worn in daily life. It is found that different characteristic is related not only to each diverse & complex constructive aspect, but also to ability to stretch, resistance to water, venting system of materials depending on performance level of outdoor jacket.

Table 1. Surveyed Outdoor Wear Brands

Table 2. Descriptive Statistic of Respondents Unit

Table 3. Investigation on Production Based on Performance of Jacket

Table 4. Outdoor Jacket’s Base & Gear System Depending on Performance Level

Table 4. Continued

Table 5. Outdoor Jacket’s Storage System Depending on Performance Level

Table 6. Outdoor Jacket’s Stretchability & Venting System Depending on Performance Level

Table 7. Outdoor Jacket’s Abrasion Reinforcement Depending on Performance Level

Table 7. Continued