Young-A Lee

• PhD
• Under Armour Professor and Dept. Head at Auburn University

The aim of this study was to explore the current green burial clothing movement by examining three designers’ work using a multi-case study approach. Green burial incorporates a sustainability concept into funeral practices. Cradle-to-cradle, as opposed to cradle-to-grave, is a model for sustainability practices that plan for the product lifecycle...

This paper introduces and evaluates the new holistic model called Apparel Needs and Expectations (ANE) Model. The ANE Model provides a structure for evaluating the target customers ever-changing needs and expectations of apparel. The ANE Model can be used during the product development process to identify target customer's expectations of apparel f...

This study examined Generation Y (Gen Y)’s knowledge, attitudes, moral obligation, and purchase intentions for apparel products with the corporate social responsibility (CSR) attributes of being organic, fair trade, and recyclable. An online survey methodology including open- and closed-ended questions was implemented. A convenience sample of 442 r...

The research explores older women's clothing fit and style concerns and their attitudes toward 3D body scanning. A film of the 3D body scanning process was developed as an information source and shown to groups of older women prior to collecting survey and focus group data in 10 different community centers and living facilities in four Midwestern U...

This study aimed to explore drapability of 3D-printed auxetic structure textiles with different geometries through the digital image processing technique in order to showcase their potential applications in 3D-printed wearable product development. A 13 (textile samples) × 3 (repetition) experimental research design consisting of 10 3D-printed auxet...

Laundry balls are promoted as a sustainable washing option because they do not contain chemical elements, unlike laundry detergent, which causes water pollution. However, little research exists to showcase the impact of laundry balls on microfiber pollution during home laundering. Using a cradle-to-cradle framework, this study aimed to investigate...

There is increasing scholarly interest in the effects of social media use on women’s body image. Here, we tested the utility of the Tripartite Influence Model – developed for traditional media influences on body image – in explaining the link between intensity of social media use and body image outcomes in young adult women from the United States (...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of major intrinsic (functional, expressive, aesthetic, tracking) and extrinsic (brand name, price) attributes of broadly defined wearables on consumers’ attitude and intention of using such products. An online survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 317 college students whose age was 18...

This chapter introduces the technology innovation transpiring in the field of fashion product design and development by covering the entire industry pipeline. As a potentially transformational industry, it is promising that various leading-edge technologies would play a significant role in designing and developing personalized fashion-related produ...

The application of robotics in manufacturing industries has soared, facilitating automation of production lines. Despite the undeniable labor-intensive aspect of the apparel manufacturing industry, automation with robotics is the apparent future of this industry. This chapter covers the general role of garment automation in the fashion industry. Th...

Background Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for healthcare workers (HCWs) since it acts as a barrier to infection transmission; however, current PPE is not ideally suited to their needs due to limitations in protection and comfort. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify major issues of current PPE for body protection and ass...

We aimed to examine the key factors that influence older adults’ perception and intention to wear health monitoring smart clothing. A convenience sample of 376 U.S. older adults was used for data analyses. Influence of functional and aesthetic attributes on older adults’ perception and intention of its use was not supported. The findings imply that...

We aimed to investigate the influence of social acceptability along with functional, expressive, aesthetic, and tracking attributes on consumers’ attitude and intention of using smart apparel. An online survey was conducted with a nationwide convenience sample of 563 U.S. men and women whose age was 18 years old and over. Participants first watched...

The wearable acceptability range (WEAR) Scale has been a useful tool used in consumer behaviour and product development research to better identify the social acceptance of wearable devices. In this study, we aimed to introduce an extended WEAR Scale to the apparel field by (a) refining existing measurement items and (b) validating this scale for u...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the major quality features of wearable technology embedded products that have the greatest impact on consumer satisfaction using the Kano model, an organized approach to specify consumer requirements and expectation through a preference classification technique. Design/methodology/approach Using a...

We explored the topical trends of the International Textile and Apparel Association professionals’ Design Abstract Proceedings (DAP) and how apparel design scholarship has been cited in the discipline for the past two decades. Using a content analysis, three research objectives were as follows: to examine (a) designer-identified keywords trends of...

The purpose of this article is to share ideas from professors who are teaching graduate courses and advising graduate students. Also, the information could benefit graduate students and anyone who is thinking about earning a graduate degree. Each of the professors stated that an experience during their graduate studies helped them develop their tea...

This study explores the research trends of the apparel, textiles, and merchandising (ATM) discipline by examining the articles published in Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (FCSRJ) and Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (CTRJ) and their citations during the past 20 years. Content analysis of 513 articles from 2000 to 2019 showed th...

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The purpose of this study was to identify the major quality features of wearable technology embedded products, interchangeably wearables, that have the greatest impact on consumer satisfaction. This study was guided by Kano model, an organized approach to specify consumer requirements and expectation through a preference classification technique. A...

The purpose of this study was to explore why consumers wear and repair Patagonia brand apparel, thus extending the lifespan of the apparel beyond a typical period of consumption. Using a qualitative case study, we examined Patagonia’s “Stories We Wear” blog posts from 2015 to 2017. Six emergent themes were identified as consumers’ motivation to eng...

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of six psychographic variables (materialism, novelty seeking, personal gratification, status consumption, value consciousness, and integrity) and three demographic variables (age, gender, and income) on attitude and purchase intention toward counterfeit apparel within the ports of Los Angeles a...

The purpose of this article is to share suggestions for developing a research program or path for incoming or current graduate students. Students should inquire if any research opportunities will be available. The topic of a dissertation should be manageable in size and scope. The topic of a thesis or dissertation could lead to other projects so st...

The purpose of this study was to develop a biodegradable material that could be used as a leather alternative material for the footwear industry, leading to reduce the negative environmental impact. Using an experimental research design, the researchers developed a multilayered cellulosic material (MCM) by bonding nonwoven cellulosic fiber mat, den...

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This exploratory research incorporates the publicly pressed ideas regarding minimal wardrobe adoption with academic research on transformable clothing to evaluate the understanding of sustainability awareness in college students’ life. After their unknown exposure to the instructor’s adoption of minimal transformable wardrobe, the students were sur...

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The purpose of this study was to examine consumers’ purchase intention for green sportswear by investigating the effects of their expectation, perception, subjective norm, perceived behavior control, and attitude on purchasing green sportswear. The study further investigated differential influences towards purchase intention for green sportswear be...

In the past 10 years, the use of 3D printing (3DP) has been increased in a number of industries. However, its use in the fashion industry and education is still at the early stage. This study aimed to provide (1) a general overview of 3DP in fashion and its integration in fashion education and (2) a pedagogical guidance to educators in the fashion...

Focusing on sustainable material selection for different layers of the shoe structure using cradle-to-cradle design approach into the shoe design process

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Presenting the delicacy and beauty of hand overcasting and opening a new way to integrate 3D printed objects into wearable fashion products.

A knowledgeable workforce is key to meeting the demands of an aging population that is expected to nearly triple by 2030 and attitudes influence propensity to seek aging-related careers. Post-secondary education offers an opportunity to increase aging-related knowledge and facilitates intergenerational experiential-learning opportunities; however,...