Fashion is a form of personal expression that varies from person to person. It represents far more than just ‘clothes’ in our society. People are now embracing the idea of a ‘fast fashion brand’. As a result, fashion brands have progressed to mass production, known as ‘Fast Fashion.’ This means massive clothing is produced at a lesser cost and distributed worldwide. There are numerous Fast Fashion brands globally, like UNIQLO, H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Topshop, Mango, etc. They can also be practical and potentially less expensive than sustainable fashion brands.

Accordingly, Real Research — the online survey app launched a survey on fast fashion brand UNIQLO vs H&M. Specifically, the survey aims to know public views about fast fashion brand: UNIQLO vs H&M, and sustainable fashion brands. Here are the results.

Highlights

  • 40.51% shop from a fast-fashion brand on a weekly basis.
  • 53.76% prefer fast fashion brands because it’s globally accessible and affordable.
  • 52.64% consider design as a vital factor when buying from fast-fashion brands.

Survey on Fast Fashion Brand: UNIQLO vs H&M

The survey starts by asking respondents which fast fashion brand do they usually purchase from. 43.87% say UNIQLO, 22.63% chose Zara, while only 9.36% replied H&M. 5.50% chose Mango, and 3.91% buy Forever21. However, 7.78% say that they don’t buy fast fashion brands

Figure 1 Respondents on fast fashion brand UNIQLO vs H&M
Figure 1: Respondents on fast fashion brand: UNIQLO vs H&M

Accordingly, the survey on fast fashion brand: UNIQLO vs H&M asks respondents how often they shop. In reply, 40.51% shop weekly, 18.26% buy clothes on monthly basis and 13.15% buy quarterly. Furthermore, 12.36% shop once or twice every 6 months, and 8.23% shop during a big sale period. Then, the survey asks respondents how many times they wear fast fashion in a month. The majority of 55.24% reply ‘less than 3 times’, 22.09% say ‘4-6 times ’, and 11.06% say ‘more than 10 times’.

Then the survey asks respondents what they do to the clothes once they’re tired of wearing them. In reply, 46.94% discard them, 18.71% keep them in the wardrobe, and 14.41% give them away. Furthermore, the survey asks about respondents’ preference for fast fashion brands vs sustainable fashion brands. In response, 81.79% chose ‘fast fashion brands’, whereas, only 18.21% replied ‘sustainable fashion brands’.

Vital Factors When Buying From a Fast-fashion Brand

Next, the survey asks ‘why do you prefer fast fashion products’. In reply, 53.76% say it is affordable and easy to access in many countries. Meanwhile, 15.41% feel it gives instant gratification, and 9.59% enjoy the latest trends. However, 9.20% say it’s simple and convenient, and 6.27% say it offers them a variety of choices. Furthermore, the survey asks where respondents buy the products. 49.12% go to ‘shopping centers’, 15.63% chose ‘brand store’, and 13.14% replied ‘outlet’. Meanwhile, 5.19% chose ‘online marketplace’, and 4.26% say ‘official website’.

Figure 2 Respondents on the vital factors when buying from a fast-fashion brand
Figure 2: Respondents on the vital factors when buying from a fast-fashion brand

Consequently, the survey asks respondents about the important factor when buying fast fashion. 52.64% say ‘design’, fashion style (12.44%), value for money (7.33%), and size (5.24%). Moreover, 5.23% say the ongoing trend, whereas 4.99% chose the color. Next, the survey asks which type of outfit respondents buy at fast fashion stores. In response, 62.26% say they buy casual wear, 24.99% say formal wear, and 12.75% chose party wear.

Similarly, the survey then asked respondents the most purchased item for fast fashion. In reply, 44.64% chose shirts and blouses, 24.15% said t-shirts, and 5.46% buy suits. Lastly, 5.14% prefer to buy sweaters and 4.36% get jackets and coats. Next, the survey asks if respondents will like to purchase if a fast fashion brand collaborated with other brands. 62.99% say yes, it’s unique and interesting, and 14.63% say ‘yes, if collaboration is with a famous brand’. Whereas 9.93% feel ‘no, I won’t purchase as I was disappointed before’.

Verdict on Fast Fashion Brand: UNIQLO vs H&M

Furthermore, the survey asks respondents which fast fashion giants they shop at. 54.63% prefer ‘UNIQLO’, 24.72% say ‘H&M’, 12.14% buy both brands, and 8.52% don’t buy both. Then the survey asks which brand releases more new products. The majority of 53.01% feel UNIQLO, and 24.39% say ‘H&M’ releases new items. Whereas, 12.35% say both are similar.

Figure 3 Respondents’’verdict on Fast-Fashion Brand UNIQLO vs H&M
Figure 3: Respondents’’verdict on Fast-Fashion Brand: UNIQLO vs H&M

Next, the survey asks ‘which brand follows the latest trends more?’ A majority of 53.27% say ‘UNIQLO’, 24.38% chose ‘H&M’, and 12.09% replied ‘both are similar’. Furthermore, the survey asks respondents which brand produces items for males and females, children, and plus-sizes. All 56.37% replied ‘UNIQLO’, 21.80% chose ‘H&M’, and 11.33% say that both are similar.

Additionally, the survey asks which brand has the better customer service. All 50.25% chose UNIQLO, 25.48% prefer H&M and 13.19% say that both are similar. Lastly, the survey asks respondents to choose which brand they will continue to use. All 53.13% chose UNIQLO, 24.65% picked H&M, whereas 13.42% say they will keep using both.

Methodology

 
Survey TitleSurvey on Fast Fashion Brand: UNIQLO vs H&M
DurationJune 06 – June 13, 2022
Number of Participants30,000
DemographicsMales and females, aged 21 to 99
Participating Countries Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, China (Hong Kong) China (Macao), China (Taiwan), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greanada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Maluritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar [Burma], Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.