DESIGN OF HEALTHY SPORTSWEAR PRODUCTS FROM RECYCLED FABRICS UNDER THE BRAND OF UNAPAS

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the properties of recycled plastic bottles 2) design healthy sportswear products from recycled fabrics under the brand of UNAPAS 3) evaluate satisfaction towards the design of healthy sportswear products from recycled fabrics under the brand of UNAPAS. The research population consisted  of perimeter area ,100 people who were interested in exercise. The research tool was a set of questionnaires including a questionnaire for assessing the project and gathering information for product design by targeting at a workout group, a questionnaire for collecting design reviews from design specialists, and a questionnaire for measuring satisfaction towards the design of healthy sportswear products from recycled fabrics among the research population. Then, the data were analyzed based on the formulated survey summary reports in percentage and average values of satisfaction towards the design of healthy sportswear products from recycled fabrics under the brand of UNAPAS.

The research results revealed The properties of PET/PETE plastic water bottles are clear, strong, tough, and heat resistant. The fabric is obtained from 3 types of recycling is. Nylon 100% RPET It has waterproof, breathable, quick-drying , 90% RPET Recycled Polyester 10% Spandex flexible properties , Recycle Fabric 100% Polyester is breathable, waterproof. The design is inspired by the seasonal lifestyle in Thailand. And inspired by insectivorous plants that have a unique process of capturing living things to digest them as food, which is similar to the recycling process of plastic bottles that need to be folded, compressed or shrunk to make them smaller. Recycling into fibers They used the idea of ​​insect-eating plants as a starting point to design exercise clothes that resemble insect-eating plants and have seasonal patterns. that 3 items of healthy sportswear products from recycled fabrics were designed for summer, winter, and rainy seasons. The water-repellent properties of recycled fabrics made from recycled bottles were the same as those of normal fabrics. The durability and thickness of recycled fabrics were also suitable for wearing. Besides, the sportswear could be worn by both males and females and came with attractive style and proper cloth weight. From the assessment on graphic design, color, and fabric composition, the satisfaction of the sample group was at high level with the highest average score of 4.28 (= 4.28). The healthy sportswear from recycled fabrics for winter had the highest satisfaction for the design at an average of 4.32 (= 4.32) while the healthy sportswear from recycled fabrics for rainy season had high level of satisfaction for the design at an average of 4.30. (= 4.30) , the healthy sportswear from recycled fabrics for summer had high level of satisfaction for the design at an average of 4.29 ( = 4.29), the design of healthy sportswear from recycled fabrics expanded the design for recycling and reduced thermosetting plastic waste from bottles which seemed to be the top scoring issue. Besides, the recycled fabrics would become alternative materials for garment production and textile industry.