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Textiles and Clothing In Thermal Energy Conservation

Mary Lapitsky

College of Home Economics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210

Lois E. Dickey

College of Home Economics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210

Rising energy costs have led people to lower indoor temperatures during cold weather. Thus, effective use of clothing could be important in maintaining thermal body comfort. A study was developed to determine the roles of clothing and nonclothing practices, textile knowledge, clothing priorities, and selected demographic variables relative to energy conservation indoors during cold weather. On the basis of the available data, profiles were constructed of energy conserving/nonconserving women consumers. A sample of 544 women re sponded to the questionnaire. Findings from the study indicated that comfort was the most important priority when selecting clothing and, in general, the women were somewhat knowledgeable about textiles in regard to thermal com fort (average score was 74 percent). Energy conserving/nonconserving women consumers were identified based on their marital status, age, residence, family age composition, education, textile knowledge, clothing priorities, and income; also included were extent of home insulation and who controls the thermostat for heat. Employment and heat source did not differentiate conservers from non- conservers.

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, 314-325 (1986)
DOI: 10.1177/1077727X8601400305
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