The Actual Wearing and Purchase Conditions of Bicycle Wear focused on the Active Senior Women

This study identified active senior women's wearing and the purchase situation of bicycle wear to develop functional bicycle wear that can satisfy active senior consumers. The survey was conducted for women in their fifties and sixties who ride bicycles on a regular basis. A total of 119 questionnaires were used for data analysis excluding incom- pletely replied questionnaires. Data was analyzed by descriptive analysis, frequency analysis and cross analysis. The results are as follows. First, 50's individuals represented 60% of this survey who continuously rodebicycles for 5 years or more. The purpose of riding bicycle was exercise, leisure and club activities. Second, they wore bicycle wear while rid- ing due to activity, functionality and safety. There is also a requirement to manufacture comfortable bicycle wear easy to put on and take off and for old people. Third, considering the purchase situation of bicycle wear, the respondents had dif- ficulties buying bicycle wear due to price. It is necessary to have bicycle wear at a reasonable price. Fourth, the most nec- essary functionsforbicycle wear materials were ventilation and durability. A major function needed for future developmentwill bethermoregulation.