Sustainable yoga apparel
Jason, Helen (2014)
Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Pohjois-Karjalan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2014
Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 1.0 Suomi
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201403173249
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201403173249
Tiivistelmä
The two major purposes of this study are to establish whether there is an interest in sustainably regarding locally made yoga sports equipment and to create a design concept for a product line of yoga apparel which is genuinely eco-friendly. The product line consists of a yoga mat bag, straps, pillows and a bolster.
Research into issues surrounding sustainability and yoga guided the design process. In order to meet user requirements, yoga classes were observed, a survey was conducted and subjects were also interviewed in the form of free conversation. This project also included research on textiles appropriate to sustainable yoga apparel.
Results showed definite interest in locally as well as sustainably produced yoga apparel. Yogis tended to convey real concern beyond the superficial characteristics of products such as style or color. They were sincerely interested in the deeper aspects of their equipment, e.g. the origins and safety of products they use. A product line concept was designed as well as evaluated while keeping in line with sustainability.
Research into issues surrounding sustainability and yoga guided the design process. In order to meet user requirements, yoga classes were observed, a survey was conducted and subjects were also interviewed in the form of free conversation. This project also included research on textiles appropriate to sustainable yoga apparel.
Results showed definite interest in locally as well as sustainably produced yoga apparel. Yogis tended to convey real concern beyond the superficial characteristics of products such as style or color. They were sincerely interested in the deeper aspects of their equipment, e.g. the origins and safety of products they use. A product line concept was designed as well as evaluated while keeping in line with sustainability.