The Effect of Garment Fit and Zipper Application on The Performance of Zipper on The Ghanaian Market

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Zippers are one of the commonly used fasteners in the clothing industry in Ghana because zipper costs relatively less and are easier to fasten than other fasteners. However, it is perceived that most zippers on the Ghanaian market do not function effectively as they should due to incorrect practices in dressmaking. The aim of the study was to examine the factors in garment construction that affect the performance of zippers. The objectives are to identify the effect of garment fit on zipper performance and to determine the effect of zipper application method on zipper performance. The research design used was cross-sectional survey and the simple random sampling technique was used to sample 325 tailors, dressmakers and fashion students from the Cape Coast Metropolis for their views on the performance of zippers on the Ghanaian market. The main findings of the study were that Close fitted garments and the concealed zipper application method all affected zipper performance negatively. The study therefore recommended that dressmakers should upgrade their skills on appropriate garment fit and correct zipper application to reduce zipper failure.

Keywords: Zipper; Fastener; Performance; Garment; Ghana