This paper studied why middle-aged group is using active wear as casual wear. First, we can think of 'comfort', 'ideal body shape', 'trend', 'functionality', 'economy' for the reasons. We categorized the incentives as 'comfort/functionality pursuits', 'trend/economy pursuits', and 'ideal body shape pursuits'. Studies showed that statistically significant number of men pursue comfort and functionality, and statically significant number of women pursue trend and economy. Second, this study shows that the number of consumers who use the active wear in daily lives is greater than that of those who use it only for outdoor activities. The difference was statistically significant in T-shirts and pants. The most frequent usage was in social activities, and the next frequent usage was in cultural activities. The reason is that currently, middle-aged consumers are actively participating in social gatherings than any other activities. Especially, considering that the men wear active wear more than the women do, development of the product as men's casual wear that is compatible with other apparels will be necessary. We expect this study will be used as the preliminary data for a marketing strategy targeting the middle-ages.

The purpose of this study was to develop slacks patterns for middle-aged abdomen-obese adult males by using the 3D virtual-twin and virtual-garment simulation system. The criteria for subjects in this study were males who had over 25kg/m2 of BMI, over 90cm of waist, and over 0.90 of WHR. A total of 211 adult males who met these criteria were enrolled. The results were as follows: first, a new slacks pattern considerate of abdomen-obese men was development. The basic numerical formula were as follows: front and back hip girth H/4+3.5, front waist girth W/4+1+0.5, back waist girth W/4+1－0.5, front crotch extension H/16, back crotch extension H/8－0.5, front pleats amount 2.7, and back dart amount 1.5. Second, according to the results of the new slacks patterns appearance evaluation, the new slacks pattern scored more highly than the existing pattern in silhouette and ease amount, confirming that the new slacks pattern is appropriate for the abdomen-obese men. Also, the new slacks pattern was evaluated allowing proper space length of waist, abdomen and hip. Virtual models of production through data from a 3D body scan, pattern draft and virtual garment digital program were applied to a prototypic design method in order to enhance the fitness of ready-made garments. The use of the virtual twin made it impossible to comprehend the appearances and ease correspondent to motions. In order to evaluate wearing fitness, therefore, the system should be improved so as to change arm positions and perform various motions.

This study is to classify the shape of the body by means of the drop value of the middle-age women. Drop value is based on the circumstances of the body deciding the dimentions of the clothes. Therefore, the study based on the drop value seems to decided the measurement of the clothes in making mass production of ready made clothes. In order to put measure items on this study of the value on 'The fifth survey of body measure of Korean', select 785 people in middle-aged women aged from 40 to 59. And considering the characteristic of upper-drop and lower-drop, and swelling belly by accumulated fat, selected five items(Bust Circumstance - Waist Circumstance, Hip Circumstance - Waist Circumstance, Hip Circumstance - Bust Circumstance, Waist Circumstance(Omphalion) - Waist Circumstance, Hip Circumstance - Waist Circumstance(Omphalion)). The result of the study is summarized as follows. Type 1, M type of the body showed the distribution of 32.5% and belonged to low body development style. The line of human body is the nearest of the four bodies in middle-age woman out of whole shapes of 4 types and the line of human body is close to middle-age woman. Type 2, X type of the body showed the distribution of 40.8% and the line of human body remarkably showed. Type 3, H type of the body showed the distribution of 12.4% and the line of human body appears least. This group was larger than any other group in having more fat in the belly above the circumstance of the hip than other groups. Type 4, Y type of the body showed the distribution of 14.4%. This type was upper half of body development style, waist was slender, and there was seldom the bend around the circumstance of belly and hip.

본 연구는 천연염색 직물의 색채로 가장 일반적으로 사용되는 황색과 적색 계열의 색채를 대상으로 색채감성요인의 예측모델을 제시함으로써 색채감성에 영향을 미치는 색채감각과 물리적 색채특성을 규명하고자 하였다. 동일한 견직물에 염색한 서로 다른 320종의 천연염색 색채를 군집 분석하여 선정한 각 4종씩의 황색계열과 적색계열의 색채에 대하여 40대 남녀 30명을 대상으로 의미미분법에 의하여 색채감각 및 감성을 평가하였다. 색채감성용어에 대한 요인분석 결과 3개 요인이 도출되었는데, 요인〈활동성〉에는 L*, b*, '맑다', '밝다'의 감각과 정적상관을 보여서, 명도가 높고 노랑기가 많은 황색계열 천연염색 직물들이 높은 평가를 받았다. 요인〈독특성〉은 a*와 '따뜻하다'와 정적 상관을 나타내어서, 적색계열 천연염색 직물들에서 더 강하게 느껴지는 경향을 보였다. 요인〈편안성〉은 색채감각 '강하다'와 부적 상관을 보였는데, 황색과 적색에 따른 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 각 색채감성요인을 정량화하기 위해 단계적 회귀분석을 통해 수립한 예측모델에서 요인〈활동성〉은 색채특성 L* 값이 클수록 더 강하게 인지되어서 무매염 황벽 염색 직물의 색채의 〈활동성〉 요인점수가 가장 높았으며, 요인〈독특성〉은 색채특성 a*와 색채감각 '가볍다'가 설명변인으로 진입하여서 a*값이 가장 높은 무매염 홍화300% 염색직물이 〈독특성〉 감성이 가장 강하게 인지되었다. 또한 요인〈편안성〉은 색채감각 '강하다'가 부적 설명 변인으로 나타났으며, '강하다'의 점수가 가장 낮은 커피100% 알루미늄 2%매염직물 등의 〈편안성〉 요인점수가 높게 나타났다.

The principal objective of this study was to assess the bone density and processed food intake behavior of middle-aged and elderly women in the Seoul area. The subjects were assigned to one of the following groups on the basis of BMI: namely, the underweight, normal, and overweight groups. The results are summarized as follows: The average BMI and systolic blood pressure of the three groups were 19.0, 127.3 mmHg; 22.4, 132.8 mmHg; and 26.8, 136.1 mmHg respectively. The BQI and T-scores of the three groups were as follows: 56.6, -2.50; 62.3, -2.22; 66.0, -2.03 respectively. The bone status of the three groups, in terms of the percentage of normal and osteoporosis, were 9.5%, 52.4%; 8.3% 33.0%; and 8.8%, 23.6% respectively. We noted no significant differences in processed food intake (frozen, cold and can processed food, instant and convenience store food, basic side dishes) behavior among the three groups. However, we recorded a negative value between processed food intake and bone density (BQI, T-score, %young adult, Z-score, %age-matched) generally. In particular, ramyeon (r=-0.1574, p<0.05) and cup-ramyeon (r=-0.1996, p<0.05) intake were significantly associated with the T-scores of bone density levels. The results of this study revealed that processed food intake was not generally desirable for healthy bone. Thus, practically and systematically organized education regarding a good and healthy dietary life is highly recommended.