Asian Journal of Home Science

Smriti Tripathi ¹, Sangeeta Dewan ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science,maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Clothing and Textiles, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

In the present study, casual wear skirts for college going girls aged between 19-22 years was done using denim and printed cotton. Ten designs were created and evaluated by 30 respondents form Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. Casual wear is the most desired aspect in clothing practices for every age. Conventional denim and cotton are used to create some innovative designer wears. In the present scenario western, dresses are on the mind of young people and adolescents. To break the monotony of designs in fashion world and to provide new and different designs to the apparel industry, the study was undertaken. Of all the components of the women's wardrobe, skirts are one of the most popular dresses. These designer wears can be worn in different combinations according to the individual's interest.

Keywords

Skirt, Casual Wear, Clothing

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Meenu Srivastava ¹, Smriti Tripathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Present investigation is based on market availability and use of sun protective clothing/accessories among women consumers. The study was conducted using survey work on 180 sample subjects selected randomly comprised of working women and college going girls of Udaipur city. Questionnaire method was used to gather desired information. Findings revealed that majority of respondents were aware about sun protective clothing/accessories available in market and were using it readymade. Light colour cotton material was their choice, majority of respondents were not satisfied with the variety of colours, prints, materials and also with the type of clothing/accessories available in the market for sun protection.

Keywords

Market, Availability, Sun, Protective, Clothing, Use, Women.

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Meenu Srivastava ¹, Smriti Tripathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science, Mharanapratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

The present study examines the impact of developed information package of UV protection through appropriate textiles among women consumers of Udaipur city of Rajasthan. This study is a follow up study based on the findings of previous study on consumer survey to assess knowledge about UV radiation and its harmful effects on human conducted by the researcher herself on 180 sample subjects comprised of working women and college going girls of Udaipur city which emphasized the need to develop information package on UV protection through textiles and generate awareness programme for women consumers. Total 30 women consumers were selected for imparting knowledge and generating awareness through developed information package on UV protection. Pre and post-test research design was used for present study. Findings revealed that the respondents were having very low knowledge about all the aspects of UV protection. Significant improvement in the knowledge was found as a result of awareness generation programme through developed information package as the pre-test score increased from 31.33 to 68.66 per cent with gain in knowledge of about 37.33 per cent.

Keywords

Impact, Information, Package, UV Radiation, Women, Knowledge, Gain

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