Perception and Prospects of Art of Clothing Maintenance as a Sustainable Fashion

Authors

Boiso Maria Owodiong-Idemeko, Lagos State University of EducationFollow
Adetona Sekinat Ajoke, Lagos State University of EducationFollow
Udom Owodiong, Bayshore Schools, Lekki, LagosFollow

Date of this Version

2024

Document Type

Presentation

Citation

Textile Society of America 2024 Symposium

Shifts & Strands: Rethinking the Possibilities and Potentials of Textiles, November 12-17, 2024, a virtual event

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Published by the Textiles Society of America

Copyright 2024, the author. Used by permission

Abstract

The study focused on the perception of the art of clothing maintenance and its prospects as a sustainable fashion for consumers in Lagos state. 250 respondents were involved. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Two hypotheses were formulated and a thirty-one (31) item questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data for the study. The statistical tools used were, percentages, mean and Friedman’s test. The result revealed that, 200 (80%) perceived ripped clothes bring dismay to the wearer, 198 (79%), perceived ripped clothes needed to be reconstructed, 200 (80%) perceived consumers lack practical ability to repair clothes. 241 (96%) perceived ripped clothes should not just be thrown away, 200 (80%) perceived, repairing worn out clothing reduce consumption. 240 (82%) answered yes that repairing clothes improves the lifetime sustainability for garment. 232(9%) answered yes that it can be a source of income to the consumer, 250 (100%) answered yes that clothing maintenance is a way of transforming pieces without contributing to a wasteful fast fashion cycle, 235 (94%) answered yes that money can be saved for the consumer. 241 (96%) answered yes that, well maintained clothes influence the consumer’s image. In conclusion ripped clothes bring dismay to the consumer and needs to be repaired to bring back confidence to the wearer, be a source of income, thereby impacting less on the environment. In view of this, the following recommendations were made: clothing consumers need to have practical ability, passionate, turn it to income generation and encourage low fashion.