The Influence of Individual Differences on Garment Wear and Wear Evaluation

Abstract

Using correlation and stepwise multiple regression techniques, the garment wear scores from a wear study of men's polyester/cotton durable-press trousers were found to be related to: (1) an estimate of the physical activity of the wearer during the wear period, (2) the wearer's height and weight, and (3) Thurstone temperament scores for Dominant and Vigorous. For this sample of 22 men, the resulting regression equation accounted for 67% of the wear score variability.

The correlation between the wearer's estimate of the severity of wear and the garment wear score was low. The addition of Thurstone temperament scores for Active, Impulsive, Dominant and Reflective improved the prediction of the regression equation and indicated the importance of personality characteristics in the evaluation of wear.

Keywords

Wear testing wear evaluation. Individual differences estimated activity level height and weight temperament. burable-press trousers. Multiple regression.

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