Development and Performance Evaluation of Multifunctional Fashion and Garments and Technology

Abstract

It is challenging to work on various tasks without a working table. In fashion industry, it is important to have a table where different workers will be able to perform their respective tasks. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the acceptability level of the Multifunctional Fashion and Garments and Technology Table in terms of Kansei words such as multi-functionality, durability, and texture. To evaluate the ergonomic structure, the researchers, used the REBA Employee Assessment Worksheet. The respondents of the study were composed of ten (10) tailoring shop owners, ten (10) Fashion and Garments and Technology students, and ten (10) professors. This study used descriptive and developmental methods of research. The researchers used four-point hedonic rating scale and REBA Assessment Employee Worksheet score as data-gathering instrument. The developed product was highly acceptable by the respondents. It also shows that it has a negligible risk level. Using Kruskal Wallis H Test, the researchers found out that there is a significant difference between the evaluations of the three group of respondents. Therefore, the developed product was acceptable and follow the ergonomic standard to prevent the musculoskeletal disorders. It is recommended to add another LED light tube and cabinet to the developed product.