Ergonomic Garment Table with Hydraulic Height Adjustment Mechanism

This study aimed to develop and construct an ergonomic garment table with hydraulic height adjustment mechanism in garment shops with the following features: rotatable top, extendable sides, adjustable height, and tiltable top surface. The research further aimed to test the functionality of the ergonomic garment table with hydraulic height adjustment mechanism with the aforementioned features. Likewise, the study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of the ergonomic garment table with hydraulic height adjustment mechanism in terms of durability, features, serviceability, and stability, and formulate a user’s guide. The research design used was developmental-descriptive methods of research. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized to interpret the acceptability of the product among the 15 respondents comprising students and faculty of Garment Trade Technology and industry practitioners, as the respondents of the study. Based on the evaluation of the level of acceptability of the ergonomic garment table with hydraulic height adjustment mechanism, all parameters were rated very highly acceptable using the mean and standard deviation as statistical tools. Moreover, the user’s guide was designed to provide instructions on the use and operation of an ergonomic garment table with hydraulic height adjustment mechanism.

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