关键词: 服装洗涤, 模块化设计, 用户调研, 可拆卸服装

Abstract: The production, use, and recycling stages in the lifecycle of clothing significantly impact the environment. According to a lifecycle assessment by the WRAP organization in 2016, the environmental impact of washing behaviours during the use phase of clothing is greater than that of production and recycling. Changing design methods to influence the frequency of clothing washing plays a critical role in extending the lifespan of garments and reducing the environmental impact of the clothing industry. Clothing can be divided into two types of modules: fixed and optional, each with its control properties. A modular design method aimed at reducing the frequency of washing has been proposed to decrease resource consumption and pollution throughout the garment's lifecycle. This not only helps to improve the sustainability of clothing but also offers consumers a variety of choices.

An initial survey was conducted to investigate the daily washing habits of clothing users. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: basic information, research on clothing washing frequency, and audience evaluation. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS, yielding a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.802 and a KMO value of 0.747, demonstrating the reliability of the data. Cross-analysis results indicated that tight, fitted, and longer styles, as well as light colors such as white, beige, light blue, pink, and black, and the use of cotton and polyester fabrics, lead to a higher frequency of washing. Tops are frequently washed due to easily soiled collars and cuffs, while bottoms are washed due to stains on the hem and crotch areas.

The survey results revealed numerous factors affecting the washing frequency of clothing. This paper focuses on garment style design, excluding color and fabric factors, and summarizes two modular design directions to reduce washing frequency: detachable design and functional modules. Detachable design focuses on the connection methods between modules, utilizing accessories and process modules to achieve partial detachment, thereby avoiding the need to wash the entire garment. Considering convenience, integration, and comfort, connections such as buttons, zippers, and ties were used, and appropriate connection methods for specific parts of the garment were explored. Functional modules change the properties of fixed modules by incorporating designs with specific features, such as breathable hollow structures and adjustable designs, or by adding optional modules with self-cleaning capabilities, to reduce the need for washing. These innovations not only lessen the environmental burden but also enhance the practicality and sustainability of clothing.

Key words: clothing washing, modular design, user research, detachable clohing