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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ABSTRACT v

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Objectives of the Study 2

Significance of the Study 4

Scope and Limitations of the Study 5

Time and Place of Study 6

Definition of Terms 6

CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Literatures 9

Prior Arts 11

1. Reversible Water Resistant Garment 11

2. Multifunctional Jacket 11

3. Multifunctional Jacket 12

Synthesis 12

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CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design 15

Design Stage 16

Design Criteria 16

Design Plan 17

Preparation and Fabrication Stage 17

Evaluation Procedure 18

Instrumentation 18

Data Gathering Procedure 19

Cost Analysis 22

CHAPTER 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Durability of the Multifunctional Jacket 25

Aesthetic Value of Multifunctional Jacket 26

Usability of Multifunctional Jacket 27

Acceptability of Multifunctional Jacket 27

Features of Multifunctional Jacket 28

Reliability of Multifunctional Jacket 28

CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 30

REFERENCES 33

APPENDICES 34

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH/ CURRICULUM VITAE 53

LIST OF TABLES
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1 Design Stage of Multifunctional Jacket 14

2 Durability of Multifunctional Jacket 18

3 Aesthetic Value of Multifunctional Jacket 19

4 Usability Value of Multifunctional Jacket 19

5 Acceptability Value of Multifunctional Jacket 20

6 Features of Multifunctional Jacket 20

7 Materials 21

8 Other Expenses 22

9 Strength of Stitch and Resistance of Fabric 23

10 Aesthetics rating of the Multifunctional Jacket 23

11 Usability rating of Multifunctional Jacket 24

12 Acceptability rating of Multifunctional Jacket 24

13 Features rating of Multifunctional Jacket 25

14 Reliability rating of Multifunctional Jacket 25

LIST OF FIGURES

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A. Taking the Body Measurements for the 42
Standard size of Multifunctional Jacket for men

B. Drafting the design into the pattern 42

paper to interpret the design

C. Cutting of Pattern Paper 43

D. Laying of Pattern into the fabric 43

E. Cutting of the fabric 44

F. Assembling the fabric pieces for sewing 44

G. Sewing 45

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