Determination of sailors' requirements for a functional sailing garment design [Fonksi˙yonel bi˙r yelken gi˙ysi˙si˙ tasarimi i˙çi˙n sporcu gereksi˙ni˙mleri˙ni˙n beli˙rlenmesi˙]

Sailing is an active sports type so sailing garments are expected to show high performance and some functional properties. in the literature,there is not enough information with sufficient quality and quantity about sailing garments. as a result,in this study,it was aimed to determine the requirements of sailors related to their garments to design a functional sailing garment. within the context of this research,a survey was conducted to 150 professional sailors from turkey. according to survey results; information such as demographics of sailors,harsh sailing conditions,expectations from a functional sailing garment,care and in-use properties of sailing garments were compiled. overall,it was concluded that sailors mainly need a functional sailing garment that enhances safety via conducting the sailor coordinates to a security center and that can detect falling situation of sailors in case they fall overboard.