International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 3 Types of visual information and overall perspectives of participants (the preferred methods are highlighted in red)
Type | Description | Transmittable tactile properties | Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
Front | Frontal photo | Texture, print size, | - Looks different depending on the shooting distance |
Close-up photo of the texture | Surface texture | - Looks different depending on the shooting distance and angle | |
Folds | Spiral-shaped creases | Flexibility, softness, thickness | - Difficulty in making the same spiral-shaped creases |
Irregular creases | Flexibility, softness, thickness | - Difficulty in making the same shape and the amount of the creases | |
Straight folds | Softness, thickness | - Difficulty in making the same shape and the amount of the creases | |
Folds using hand | Flexibility, softness, thickness | - Limited information can be obtained because some area is hidden in the hands | |
Folds using a clothespin | Flexibility, softness, thickness | - Fabric may look different depending on how you use the clothespin | |
Cut edge | Folded edge | Thickness | - Limited information available compared to other types - In the case of a thin and flexible fabric, creating a standing fold is impossible |
Flat edge | Texture | - Limited information available compared to other types | |
Role of fabric | Texture, thickness | - Limited information available compared to other types | |
Fabric edge with a hand | Thickness, transparency | - Limited information available compared to other types | |
Transparency (Sheer fabric only) | Using a hand | Thickness, transparency | - Unable to check the exact level of transparency because it varies by lighting and hand movement |
Using a background color | Thickness, transparency | - May look different depending on the background color | |
Drape | Hanging on the wall | Drape | - Limited information available compared to other types |
Fabric on a dress form (photo) | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - May look different depending on how the fabric is placed | |
fabric on a dress form (video) | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - Difficult to observe the natural appearance of the fabric | |
Fabric on a object (E.g. basket, chair) | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - Distracting and unprofessional | |
Draping on a dress form | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - The style (design) of draping can affect the judgment on the use of fabric and aesthetic value | |
Using a salesperson and dress form | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - Difficult to focus on the fabric itself - The duration of video is lengthy - The subjective explanation of the salesperson can adversely affect the objective judgment of the fabric | |
Stretchiness | Using hands to stretch (photo) | Stretchiness | - Impossible to feel the exact elasticity through the still image |
Using hands to stretch the fabric (video, gif) | Stretchiness | - Difficult to confirm how much force is applied to stretch the fabric on the video | |
Waterproofing property | Using water (photo) | Surface finishing | - Difficult to distinguish between waterproof and water repellent |
Using water (video, gif) | Surface finishing | - Difficult to distinguish between waterproof and water repellent | |
Worn by a model | Wearing a production sample (photo) | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - The type of the item and styles of the garment can affect objective judgment on the fabric |
Wearing a production sample (video, gif) | Drape, flexibility, softness, thickness | - May look different depending on the size of the model and the model’s movements in the video - The type of the item and styles of the garment can affect objective judgment on the fabric |