Abstract
This is to survey the actual use of bedding with 2295 Korean housewives in 9 cities as the subjects of investigation for the purpose of both improving sleeping life of consumer and asking adequate commodity design in accordance with the demand of producer.
The results of the study are as follows : The important points to be considered for purchasing bedding are air permeability, humidity absorption and thermal insulation. It means that the cosumers regard the function of the product as important, but thermal insulation, air permeability, compres-sibility and heaviness cause dissatisfaction from the use of bedding.
Most of subjects enjoy their sleeping life by using traditional cotton quilt, but many of them hope to purchase silk, wool and down/feather quilt, And the main sleeping life of the consumer is of korean style, while that of younger generation changes gradually into western one, showing their individuality and variety.
The use of heater and air conditioner in the bedroom means the relative lowering the rate of attaching the importance to the function of bedding.
And also, this study shows a similar trend towards the importance and dissatisfaction of bedding, and the perception of the bedding of younger generation between both in Korea and in Japan.
