Table 2 Garment clustering by product characteristics and service types.

From: Exploring different product-service combinations for sustainable clothing rental service based on consumer preferences and climate change impacts

 

Service types

- Carrying favorite brands

- Styling service

- Monthly subscription

- Express delivery

Long rental period

- Pay per use

- Free laundry

- Size that fits

- Free laundry

- Express delivery is unnecessary

Product characteristics

- Less troublesome to launder

- Less concern for hygiene

Skirt

 

Casual dress / All-in-one

Sportswear

Maternity wear

- Occasional use

- High purchase cost

   

Formal dress; Suits

 

- Troublesome to launder

- Saves wardrobe space

  

Knit wear / sweater

  

- Many occasions to wear

- Less concern for hygiene

 

T-shirt / Tops

Shirts

  

- Seasonal use

- High cleaning cost

 

Dress shirt

Jackets; Coats