Apparel Fit for Pregnant Women

Apparel Size, Comfort, Style, and Fit Satisfaction Research Study

Pregnant women are invited to participate in a study conducted by researchers in the Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Program. The study will help determine how satisfied pregnant women are with the fit, size, comfort and style of maternity wear during their 1st, 2nd or 3rd trimester, and how the industry can improve the size and fit based on participants’ responses.

Participants can be in ANY trimester of their pregnancy.

Participatns can access the survey via QR code or the survey link https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Si6pSgTBpR8mOO

Results from the study will be reported as group measures. Data will be coded for confidentiality and kept in a secure location for a minimum of three years per state and federal regulations.

The survey needs to be completed by October 20, 2023.

Please contact Laurie Apple, lapple@uark.edu, or Zipporah Barasa, nbarasa@uark.edu, to be considered for the project.