Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2006;44(2):93-101.
재귀반사 안전소재를 활용한 아동복 개발에 관한 연구 -가시성 향상을 위한 적절한 위치 파악을 중심으로-
Safety Reflectors in Children's Wear - The Proper Position for Improving Visibility -
Jin-A Jung
Dept. of Clothing Texitles, Ewha Woman's Univ.
ABSTRACT
Children's wear needs extra safety features to avoid unexpected dangers. On the way to school, children are exposed to traffic very often. Especially in the early morning or late evening, or on dark cloudy days, they might be unrecognized by drivers without safety reflectors on their clothing as a means of raising visibility. Therefore, safety reflectors on clothing can protect children from traffic accidents. The research was carried out as follows. 1. Reflector manufacturers were interviewed regarding how Reflective and Reflexite reflect light back to the light source, what kind of safety reflector products are available, and how these materials are being used in the clothing industry. 2. Mothers of primary school children were interviewed to find out what they think about the effect of safety reflectors, the need for clothing using safety reflectors and the design preferences. 3. In order to apply safety reflectors efficiently, the position on the clothing of the greatest visibility from the light source must be determined. 4. Shirts, pants and jumpers for 8-year-old girls and boys were designed as a case study of applying safety reflectors to clothing. The designs were verified through wearing test.
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