Table 1 Focus group interview questions

A. Difficulties/dissatisfaction/current market situations

1. Have you ever found it difficult to find suitable clothing?

2. What is your usual motivation when buying new tennis garments?

3. Are there any specific areas where you are dissatisfied with the garments that you have worn?

4. In the case of tennis wear you have worn and liked, what qualities or specific design features did you like?

5. How do you view the market for female baby boomer tennis garments?

B. FEA needs

1. Could you describe the design criteria and garment attributes of tennis wear for functional needs?

2. Could you describe the design criteria and garment attributes of tennis wear for expressive needs?

3. Could you describe the design criteria and garment attributes of tennis wear for aesthetic needs?

C. Additional information

1. What qualities do you look for in tennis wear?

2. Where do you find you need the most flexibility in your garments?

3. Is there anything else that you would like to add?