The Research Journal of the Costume Culture (복식문화연구)

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Design and development of fabric-type fitness band

직물형 피트니스 밴드 디자인 및 개발

  • Jeong, Dawun (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Lee, Sojung (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Kwon, Chae-Ryung (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Park, Ihwa (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Heo, Seowon (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Eun (Dept. of Fashion Industry, Ewha Womans University)
  • 정다운 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과) ;
  • 이소정 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과) ;
  • 권채령 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과) ;
  • 박이화 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과) ;
  • 허서원 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과) ;
  • 김동은 (이화여자대학교 의류산업학과)
  • Received : 2018.07.27
  • Accepted : 2018.08.25
  • Published : 2018.08.31
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Abstract

This study aims to contribute to the development of sports wearables. It was conducted by a convergence team of professionals in the fashion industry, kinesiology and sports studies, and computer science and engineering. The purpose of the current study was to design and develop a fabric-type fitness band for a sensor to measure acceleration during jump rope exercises. Computer science and engineering professionals developed the Arduino board and sensor, kinesiology and sports studies provided the necessary exercise protocol, and the fashion industry professionals developed the band. First, a fitness band preference survey was completed by men and women between the ages of 20 and 50. Typical uses of the band included tracking exercise amount as measured by the number of steps taken and calories burned. Strap watch closure, a single color and achromatic color, and soft and smooth touch materials were preferred as band design. Second, two fabric-type fitness bands were designed and developed. Design 1 had a 3-dimensional pocket for the sensor, bright blue color, and stretch binding around the edges and for a loop. Design 2 had a flat pocket for the sensor, achromatic color, mesh binding around the edges and two metal loops. Both designs had Velcro as a closure. Third, wear testing of both bands with the sensor were conducted of 15 women in their 20s. They wore the bands during jump rope exercises. Both bands generally satisfied the participants. The Design 2 band was slightly more satisfying than the Design 1 band.

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