Over 50% Satisfaction with "First Recovery Wear Purchase"! However, About 40% Face the "Barrier of Feeling the Effect"
MoonMoon Inc. conducted a survey of 200 recovery wear purchasers. While over half were satisfied with their "first purchase," about 40% faced a barrier in feeling the effects. A total of about 60% felt "disappointed," and it became clear that for their next purchase, consumers prioritize official certifications and evidence over price.
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As "wearable recovery support" rapidly gains popularity among athletes and business professionals, driven by an expanding market, more affordable products have become accessible. However, questions like "Does it really work?" and "What's the difference from regular pajamas?" are common. MoonMoon Inc., which operates "Mattress Otaku," conducted a survey on "First Recovery Wear Selection and Satisfaction" targeting 200 recovery wear purchasers. The results revealed that while a certain number of people are satisfied, approximately 40% encounter the "barrier of feeling the effect," highlighting pitfalls in recovery wear selection.
Survey Background
Attention to recovery wear has been increasing year by year as a measure against severe sleep deprivation and accumulated fatigue. However, with a wide variety of products available, many consumers express not knowing "what criteria to use for selection." As a result, many choose based solely on low prices, only to find no effect, leading to the product becoming a "closet item." This survey aimed to delve into the dissatisfactions and regrets faced by purchasers of their "first piece" and to clarify key points for making a successful choice.
Survey Summary
* Over 80% (83.5%) chose under 10,000 yen for their "first piece." Starting recovery wear life with relatively affordable price ranges.
* No. 1 dissatisfaction after purchase was "did not feel the effect as expected (27.7%)." Additionally, voices like "couldn't tell the difference from regular pajamas" were heard.
* "Anxiety about effectiveness" proved true. Among those who were anxious about effectiveness before purchase, 28.5% responded, "still didn't feel it."
* After failure, a shift to "evidence-based emphasis." The most important point for the next purchase, surpassing "affordability," was "official certifications/evidence (27.5%)."
* *When citing these survey results, please include the URL for "Mattress Otaku" (https://mattress.moonmoon.biz/).*
Detailed Data
Q1. What was the trigger for your first recovery wear purchase?
* Saw it on TV/news: 27.0%
* Happened to see it in a store: 17.0%
* Recommendation from family/friends: 16.0%
* SNS/influencer introduction: 14.5%
* Wanted to improve sleep quality: 11.5%
* Other: 14.0%
-> "TV/news" was the most common information source. It indicates that people often become interested in recovery wear after exposure through media, rather than actively searching to solve a problem.
Q2. What was the price range of the first recovery wear you purchased?
* 3,000 yen - 5,000 yen: 33.5%
* 5,001 yen - 10,000 yen: 31.5%
* Less than 3,000 yen: 18.5%
* 10,001 yen - 20,000 yen: 13.0%
* 20,001 yen - 30,000 yen: 3.5%
-> Over 80% of purchasers spent less than 10,000 yen, indicating a cautious consumer attitude to "try a lower price range first."
Q3. Were you satisfied with the first recovery wear you purchased?
* Somewhat satisfied: 44.5%
* Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 38.0%
* Very satisfied: 9.5%
* Somewhat regretted: 7.0%
* Very regretted: 1.0%
-> While there are voices of "satisfaction," approximately 40% responded "neither." A certain segment of consumers did not achieve definitive satisfaction.
Q4. Please describe the points of dissatisfaction/regret you felt after purchase.
* Did not feel the effect as expected: 27.7%
* No particular dissatisfaction: 17.1%
* Couldn't tell the difference from regular pajamas: 13.0%
* Felt it was not worth the price: 12.7%
* Didn't know how to judge the presence or absence of effect: 9.9%
* Other: 19.6% (Disliked the design: 6.5%, Poor comfort: 6.5%, Worn out/deteriorated after a few washes: 5.1%, etc.)
-> The core of dissatisfaction is "lack of effect" and "difficulty of distinction." The "recovery function" failing to meet expectations, rather than quality as mere clothing, directly leads to dissatisfaction.
Q5. What was your biggest concern before purchase, and how did that concern turn out after use?
* Was anxious about the effect, and indeed didn't feel it: 28.5%
* Hesitated due to high price, and indeed felt poor cost-performance: 18.5%
* Had no particular anxiety, and am satisfied: 16.0%
* Was anxious about the effect, but felt it after using: 14.5%
* Hesitated due to high price, but glad I bought it: 12.0%
* Had no particular anxiety, but was disappointed: 10.5%
-> A total of approximately 60% (57.5%) of consumers felt "disappointed." The result of "just trying a cheap one" is that the inherent function of recovery wear failed to meet expectations.
Survey Background
Attention to recovery wear has been increasing year by year as a measure against severe sleep deprivation and accumulated fatigue. However, with a wide variety of products available, many consumers express not knowing "what criteria to use for selection." As a result, many choose based solely on low prices, only to find no effect, leading to the product becoming a "closet item." This survey aimed to delve into the dissatisfactions and regrets faced by purchasers of their "first piece" and to clarify key points for making a successful choice.
Survey Summary
* Over 80% (83.5%) chose under 10,000 yen for their "first piece." Starting recovery wear life with relatively affordable price ranges.
* No. 1 dissatisfaction after purchase was "did not feel the effect as expected (27.7%)." Additionally, voices like "couldn't tell the difference from regular pajamas" were heard.
* "Anxiety about effectiveness" proved true. Among those who were anxious about effectiveness before purchase, 28.5% responded, "still didn't feel it."
* After failure, a shift to "evidence-based emphasis." The most important point for the next purchase, surpassing "affordability," was "official certifications/evidence (27.5%)."
* *When citing these survey results, please include the URL for "Mattress Otaku" (https://mattress.moonmoon.biz/).*
Detailed Data
Q1. What was the trigger for your first recovery wear purchase?
* Saw it on TV/news: 27.0%
* Happened to see it in a store: 17.0%
* Recommendation from family/friends: 16.0%
* SNS/influencer introduction: 14.5%
* Wanted to improve sleep quality: 11.5%
* Other: 14.0%
-> "TV/news" was the most common information source. It indicates that people often become interested in recovery wear after exposure through media, rather than actively searching to solve a problem.
Q2. What was the price range of the first recovery wear you purchased?
* 3,000 yen - 5,000 yen: 33.5%
* 5,001 yen - 10,000 yen: 31.5%
* Less than 3,000 yen: 18.5%
* 10,001 yen - 20,000 yen: 13.0%
* 20,001 yen - 30,000 yen: 3.5%
-> Over 80% of purchasers spent less than 10,000 yen, indicating a cautious consumer attitude to "try a lower price range first."
Q3. Were you satisfied with the first recovery wear you purchased?
* Somewhat satisfied: 44.5%
* Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 38.0%
* Very satisfied: 9.5%
* Somewhat regretted: 7.0%
* Very regretted: 1.0%
-> While there are voices of "satisfaction," approximately 40% responded "neither." A certain segment of consumers did not achieve definitive satisfaction.
Q4. Please describe the points of dissatisfaction/regret you felt after purchase.
* Did not feel the effect as expected: 27.7%
* No particular dissatisfaction: 17.1%
* Couldn't tell the difference from regular pajamas: 13.0%
* Felt it was not worth the price: 12.7%
* Didn't know how to judge the presence or absence of effect: 9.9%
* Other: 19.6% (Disliked the design: 6.5%, Poor comfort: 6.5%, Worn out/deteriorated after a few washes: 5.1%, etc.)
-> The core of dissatisfaction is "lack of effect" and "difficulty of distinction." The "recovery function" failing to meet expectations, rather than quality as mere clothing, directly leads to dissatisfaction.
Q5. What was your biggest concern before purchase, and how did that concern turn out after use?
* Was anxious about the effect, and indeed didn't feel it: 28.5%
* Hesitated due to high price, and indeed felt poor cost-performance: 18.5%
* Had no particular anxiety, and am satisfied: 16.0%
* Was anxious about the effect, but felt it after using: 14.5%
* Hesitated due to high price, but glad I bought it: 12.0%
* Had no particular anxiety, but was disappointed: 10.5%
-> A total of approximately 60% (57.5%) of consumers felt "disappointed." The result of "just trying a cheap one" is that the inherent function of recovery wear failed to meet expectations.