Research Article

Production of Garments Using Woven and Printed Fabric for Cultural Promotion and Income Generation in Abia State, Nigeria

Obeta A. O.1*, Mgbemere C. O2
1 Department of Home Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Home Economics, College of Applied Food Science and Tourism, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: anthonia.obeta@gmail.com
Published: Jun, 2026
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2026.emzp212u
Pages: 16-29
Views: 19
Downloads: 36

Abstract

The study focused on the production of garments using woven and printed fabrics for culturalpromotion and income generation in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the patterns for makinggarments with woven (Akwete) and printed fabrics were developed and used to producegarments which were evaluated for acceptability /suitability for garment production, culturalpromotion and income generation. The study adopted an experimental research design. 20final-year Home Economics students and 4 clothing and textiles lecturers evaluated thegarments produced with the aid of an evaluator form. The result revealed that for both MaleSenator Top (MST) and Blazer Suit Gown (BSG), the garments made from Akwete and Printedfabrics scored high in terms of suitability, appearance, texture, fitness, and general acceptabilityof the products. The highest score in all categories was given to the texture of the garments,with a mean score of 9.17 for Male Senator Top (MST) and 9.33 for Blazer Suit Gown (BSG).The general acceptability of Akwete and printed fabric garments was 77.17% for MST and87.6% for BSG. In conclusion, the products of these two fabrics were well accepted and havethe potential to thrive in the market. Due to their high acceptability, it was recommended thatlocal garment industries and textile industries in Nigeria and internationally should activelysupport and promote the production of these traditional fabrics.

Keywords

Woven Printed Akwete fabric Cultural Income Generation Garment Evaluation Textile Industry Abia State

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How to Cite

O., O. A., & O, M. C. (2026). Production of Garments Using Woven and Printed Fabric for Cultural Promotion and Income Generation in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 12(1), 16-29. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2026.emzp212u

O. A. O., and M. C. O, "Production of Garments Using Woven and Printed Fabric for Cultural Promotion and Income Generation in Abia State, Nigeria," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 16-29, June 2026. doi: 10.67637/njt.2026.emzp212u

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