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APPENDIX 1 - QUESTIONNAIRE

Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Home-Science

S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai.

I am conducting my PhD research on “Study of Body Measures of Indian

Men by conducting country wide field survey and Standardization of

Size Specifications for Trousers”

In this connection, I need your cooperation. Kindly indicate your viewpoints on

the proforma below. I assure you that your responses will be kept confidential

and used for academic purpose only.

Thanking you,

Sanyogita Chadha

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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONDUCTING COUNTRY WIDE FIELD SURVEY

FOR BODY MEASURES OF INDIAN MEN.

Department of Textile Science and Apparel Design

Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Home Science.

S.N.D.T. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI

QUESTIONNAIRE

All information will be kept confidential and will be used for academic purpose only.

Note: Please put a tick mark (√) in the appropriate boxes, wherever applicable.

PART 1. PERSONAL PROFILE

Name of the respondent: ______________________________________

1. Age of the respondent

1 25-30 years

2 31 -35 years

3 36 -40 years

4 41-45 years

5 46 -50 years

6 51- 55 years

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2. Approximate income per month (rupees).

1 10,001/- to 20,000/-

2 20,001/- to 30,000/-

3 30,0001/- to 40,000/-

4 40,001/- to 50,000/-

5 Above 50,000/-

PART 2. TROUSER PROFILE

3. Out of the brands of trousers listed below, tick the brands preferred most by you. (Tick up to maximum of three)

S.No Brands Preferred brand

1 Allen Solly

2 Arrow

3 Blackberry

4 Color Plus

5 Dockers

6 Louis Philippe

7 Park Avenue

8 Parx

9 Van Heusen

10 Zodiac

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4. Out of the factors, listed below, pertaining to ready made branded trousers, tick those that influence your preference of brands. (Tick your preferences).

Brands

FACTORS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Fabric Fit and comfort

Durability Range of color

Style & cut

Brand image

Price Quality

1.Allen Solly

2.Arrow

3.Blackberry

4.Color Plus

5.Dockers

6.Louise Philippe

7.Park Avenue

8.Parx

9.Van Heusen

10.Zodiac

5. Out of the outlets listed below, tick the outlet most preferred by you while purchasing ready made branded trousers. (Tick any one)

S.No Type of outlets Preferred outlet

1 Multi brand outlets (MBO). Eg. departmental stores, Shoppers stop etc

2 Exclusive brand outlets (EBO). Eg Park Avenue Stores.

3 Malls. Eg. Inorbit Mall, Phoenix, etc.

4 Specialty trouser stores. Eg. Trouser Town.

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6. Out of the factors listed below, tick those considered important while selecting and purchasing branded trousers. (Tick any one)

S.No Factors Important.

1 Fit and comfort

2 Fabric

3 Color

4 Brand

5 Style and cut

6 Quality

7 Price

8 Variety

7.a. Tick the fit most preferred by you while purchasing branded trousers. (Tick any one).

S.No Fits Preferred Fit

1 Comfort fit (Slightly loose fit)

2 Regular fit (Normal)

3 Slim fit (More fitting)

7.b. Tick the most preferred waist position of wearing branded trousers. (Tick any one).

S.No Waist Position Preferred position

1 Low waist

2 Mid waist

3 High waist

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8. Out of the style and cut of trousers mentioned in the table below, tick the style and cut most preferred by you, while buying ready-made trousers (Tick any One).

S.No Style/Cut of trousers Preferred style

1 Pleated front trousers.

2 Flat front trousers.

9. In the table below, tick the parameter, (length and waist), altered by you when purchasing ready-made trousers.

Parameters Always altered Sometimes altered Never altered

1.Length

2.Waist

10. a. Do you buy the same waist size in all brands of ready made trousers)?

YES NO

10. b. If NO, Your reasons?

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APPENDIX 2 – QUESTIONNAIRE FOR WEARER TRIAL OF TROUSERS.

Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Home-Science

S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai.

I am conducting my PhD research on “Study of Body Measures of Indian

Men by conducting country wide field survey and Standardization of

Size Specifications for Trousers”

In this connection, I need your cooperation to kindly try on the trousers

developed by me, in connection with the above mentioned research.Kindly

indicate your viewpoints on the form below. I assure you that your responses

will be kept confidential and used for academic purpose only.

Thanking you,

Sanyogita Chadha

QUESTIONNAIRE

All information will be kept confidential and will be used for academic purpose only.

Note: Please put a tick mark (√) in the appropriate boxes, wherever applicable.

Name of the respondents: ___________________________________

Size of Trousers Usually Worn: ________________________________

Put a tick (✔) where applicable- YES NO

1. Is the trouser waist size perfect for you?

2. Is the trouser comfortable on the hip/seat?

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3. Are you comfortable while sitting?

4. Are you comfortable while walking?

5. Comments/suggestions for improvement?

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THIGH

OUTSEAMLENGTH

WAIST

KNEE

HIP MEASURED AT WIDEST PART

BOTTOM OPENING

FRONT

RISE

TROUSER FRONT

INSEAM

LENGTH

PLATE 2

THIGH

OUTSEAMLENGTH

WAIST

KNEE

HIP MEASURED AT WIDEST PART

BOTTOM OPENING

BACK OF TROUSERS

(measured 1” below the crotch)

UPPER HIP (10CMS BELOW WAIST)

BACK

RISE

INSEAM

LENGTH

PLATE 2

MEASURING THE WAIST MEASURING THE HIP AT THE WIDEST PART

MEASURING THE INSEAM LENGTH - CROTCH TO THE BOTTOM ALONG THE INSIDE LEGMEASURING THE OUTSEAM LENGTH - TOP OF THE WAIST TO THE HEM ALONG THE OUTSIDE LEG.

PLATE 1

MEASURING THE THIGH MEASURING THE KNEE

PLATE 1