Tactile and Visiotactile Quality Perceived in Textile Materials of Nightdress from the Confections Pole of the Agreste Region of Pernambuco/Brazil

This article presents the results of a preliminary study that evaluated the perceived tactile and visiotactile quality of textile materials applied to sleeveless nightgowns at the garment production center in Pernambuco (PE) and also, how users perceived the quality of sleep wearing products with two different types of fabric: natural and synthetic fiber. Recent research highlights the interference of sleepwear on sleep quality and, when it comes to sleepwear, the choice of materials is a key step in the fashion design. The proposed investigation method, adapted from Nogueira (2011) was divided into three stages: 1. Data collection; 2. Definition and Application of the tactile and visiotactile protocol and 3. Subjective evaluation of fabric interference in sleep quality. The dialogues established between the tangible and intangible aspects of the dressed body brought an understanding of the perceptions stimulated by the materials, such as: thermal comfort, roughness, softness and feelings of pleasure and relaxation. As a result, it was found that there is a preference for the polyamide + spandex composition, due to the pleasure felt when touching the fabric reported by the users. The one to the detriment of cotton; even this one possessing technical attributes that benefit sleep.