Evaluation of the Performance of School Uniform Fabrics and Satisfaction among Selected Kindergartens in Ho Municipality

Abstract

This study was a descriptive survey which investigated the choice, performance of school uniform fabrics and satisfaction among parents who have children in private kindergartens (PKGs) in Ho Municipality. Simple random sampling method was employed in selecting 236 parents from 14 private kindergartens for the study. Data was collected via questionnaire and observation guide and 99.3% of the respondents returned completed questionnaires. The instrument yielded a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.879. Descriptive statistical methods such as frequencies, percentages and means were used to present results. From the results, comfort, durability in appearance and durability in strength were the most perceived intrinsic fabric choice factors among parents. Aesthetics was the highest rated performance attribute among performance attributes. The outstanding reason for parent‟s satisfaction was ease of care. Also, most uniforms in some schools were affected by yarn slippage, pilling, fading, loss of strength and nonresistance to high temperature. Pre-determining fabric‟s performance prior to purchase ensures reduction in fabric failure. It is therefore recommended that school authorities and PTA who make fabric choices for Private kindergartens, do performance tests on fabrics prior to purchasing large quantities