Innovation and Development of Woven Fabric Products from Pineapple Leafs Fiber for Fashion Product Design of Rak Ban Rao Songkhla Group

Abstract

Research project for developing woven fabrics using pineapple leafs and natural dyes, to increase the higher value of handicraft products of Rak Ban Rao Group, The researcher chose the methodology of mix method for this research by using both quantitative and qualitative approach. The research objectives were to study 1) the body of knowledge pineapple leaf fibers in the dyeing process of Rak Ban Rao community enterprise 2) the fashion textile product development from pineapple fabrics and 3) the consumer attitudes and preferences towards fashion product design from pineapple fabrics. The qualitative instrument was interview forms and the quantitative instrument was questionnaires. Qualitative research methods by field exploratory survey for collecting qualitative data, in-depth interviews key informants, the results  indicated that Rak Ban Rao community enterprise conserve the natural dyeing process, which is invaluable wisdom to use natural ingredients, numerous plantings provide shade and many brilliance of color, including natural disperse dyes such as lime stones, ashes give shades of color. The examination of the fashion textile product development from pineapple fabrics concept from 3 woven product design experts found that the desire of the fashion textile product development from pineapple fabrics with dyeing with natural colors were men’s suit and trousers working women dress, hat, wallet and shoes. Quantitative research methods, data was collected via  survey questionnaires with purposive sampling 30 consumers who were interested in the development fashion product from hand woven fabric from pineapple leaf fibers with natural dyes, and the answer could be used for developing prototypes in fashion products. The results showed the positive attitudes at the highest level in the product is beautiful (  = 4.24) and the sample were given feedback on there should be more encouraged product in order to increase to design and develop new the higher value of handicraft products entering the international market.