The effects of apparel names and visual complexity of apparel design on consumers' apparel product attitudes: A mental imagery perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.08.023
Abstract: Abstract Although atypical apparel names, such as “Boyfriend Jeans” and “Cozy Workday Sweater,” have the potential to make consumers purchase more apparel products, there is little research on apparel names in the literature. Applying the… read more here.
Keywords: apparel; apparel names; visual complexity; mental imagery ... See more keywords
Life cycle environmental impacts of the apparel industry in Sri Lanka: Analysis of the energy sources
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.261
Abstract: Abstract The apparel industry is responsible for 10% of the world's carbon emissions, and is considered as the second highest industrial polluter after the oil industry. In Sri Lanka, the apparel sector is the key… read more here.
Keywords: energy; life cycle; industry; apparel industry ... See more keywords
Understanding Chinese consumer adoption of apparel mobile commerce: An extended TAM approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2018.07.019
Abstract: This study proposes and applies an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) that incorporates brand equity and website quality as determinants of perceived usefulness and perceived ease†of†use to predict Chinese consumer intention to use… read more here.
Keywords: quality; chinese consumer; commerce; consumer ... See more keywords
Me or just like me? The role of virtual try-on and physical appearance in apparel M-retailing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2019.07.002
Abstract: Abstract This research investigated a crucial topic in apparel m-commerce: product presentation and the extent to which it should exhibit human visuals corresponding to consumers' appearance. A mobile application with virtual try-on (VTO) tool based… read more here.
Keywords: apparel; role virtual; virtual try; retailing ... See more keywords
Why do consumers buy green apparel? The role of dispositional traits, environmental orientation, environmental knowledge, and monetary incentive
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.102643
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the influence of both consumer optimism and pessimism on the green apparel buying behavior, using the self-focused regulation theoretical framework. Further, it measures the mediation effect of environmental orientation, and the… read more here.
Keywords: apparel; environmental orientation; green apparel; environmental knowledge ... See more keywords
Does sustainability really matter to consumers? Assessing the importance of online shop and apparel product attributes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.102681
Abstract: Abstract Although there is a shift in consumers' consumption behavior towards more sustainable patterns across a variety of different contexts, sustainable apparel has still not become a mainstream trend despite the textile industry's excessive usage… read more here.
Keywords: apparel; apparel attributes; sustainable apparel; online shop ... See more keywords
The Attitudes of Saudi Youth Toward U.S. Apparel Brand Names
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DOI: 10.1080/08961530.2017.1376242
Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine, from a cultural perspective, the attitudes of young women living in Saudi Arabia regarding U.S. brand names. The study concentrated on apparel and footwear. A total… read more here.
Keywords: brand; brand names; attitudes saudi; apparel ... See more keywords
Apparel design for female rock climbers: satisfactions and preferences
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DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2016.1223755
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigated the needs and preferences women have with rock-climbing apparel to inform the design of female climbing clothing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs and preferences women have… read more here.
Keywords: design female; female rock; apparel; rock climbers ... See more keywords
Content analysis of web-based narrative for Fair Trade apparel
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DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2016.1253792
Abstract: ABSTRACT In an industry where human rights abuses are rampant, Fair Trade (FT) apparel promises alternative consumption that addresses these concerns with clear principles. However, critics of FT marketing question whether methods for reaching consumers… read more here.
Keywords: fair trade; content analysis; apparel; identity ... See more keywords
Investigating consumer behaviour for environmental, sustainable and social apparel
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DOI: 10.1108/ijcst-03-2020-0040
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate consumers' perceptions of and consumer behaviour towards apparel labels and environmental, sustainable and social apparel. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative research was conducted, and empirical data were collected from… read more here.
Keywords: consumer behaviour; social apparel; sustainable social; environmental sustainable ... See more keywords
Profiling Kuwaiti female apparel consumers
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DOI: 10.1108/ijssp-06-2018-0109
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine female fashion consumer profiles in Kuwait. Drawing on symbolic interactionist, fashion adoption theory, the trickle-down theory, the collective selection theory and the mass-market theory, this study examines… read more here.
Keywords: apparel; apparel consumers; theory; kuwaiti female ... See more keywords