Q. About how to measure
How to Measure
- Product sizes are the measurements of the products.
- Fit may vary by 0.5 to 1.15 inches (0.5 to 1.18 inches for belt) depending on the product and fabric used.
**Place the garment on a flat surface and smooth out all wrinkles before measuring.
**Actual dimensions may differ due to wrinkles or misalignment of measurement positions.
[How to Measure Clothing]
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TOPS
Example
A. Shoulder Width
The length between the broadest part of the shoulders.
B. Body Width
The length from armpit to armpit.
C. Body Length
The length in the back of the garment in the center to the bottom (hem).
D. Body Length (off-center)
Body length is measured from the highest point of the back shoulder to the hem. For knit products, body length is measured from the highest point of the front neckline to the hem.
E. Neck Size
The length of the collar when flattened, from the center of the top button to the edge of the button hole.
F. Sleeve Length (Center Back)
The length between the back center of the collar to the edge of the sleeve.
G. Sleeve Length
The length between the top of the shoulder to the opening of the sleeve
H. Sleeve Width
The width of the sleeve starting slightly below the armpit.
I. Front Neck Depth
Measure the shoulder/neckline under the ears to the bottom of the collar.
J. Collar Stand
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BOTTOMS
Example
A. Waist measurement
The narrowest part of the waist.
B. Garment waist measurement
The actual measurement of the waist of the garment. Measure the width of the front of the garment.
C. Hip
Measure the fullest part of the hip on the front of the garment.
D. Inseam (length)
The length between the crotch and the hem.
E. Rising length
The length between the top of the waistband and the crotch.
F. Thigh
From the crotch, measure across the leg at the widest point.
G. Bottom width
The width of the opening at the bottom of the leg.
H. Skirt length
The length from the top of the garment to the hem of the garment.
I. Inseam
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BRAS
Example
A. Top Bust
Measure the area around the fullest part of the chest.
B. Underbust
Measure just below the bust and around the ribcage.
C. Point
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SHOES
Example
A. Insole length
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B. Ball girth
Measure the circumference of the foot starting below the toes.
C. Heel height (top)
Height of the back part of the shoe.
D. Heel (below the shoe)
The height of the actual heel of the shoe.
E. Calf size
The widest part of the calf.
F. Foot width
G. Around the instep / arch
The length between the top of the boot to the heel.
H. Boot height
The widest part of the calf.
I. Heel
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ACCESSORIES
Example
A. Total length
B. Width (including thumb)
C. Width (not including thumb)
D. Head circumference
The circumference of the largest part of the head starting above the ears.
E. Height
The height from the headband to the top of the head.
F. Total Length
The total length from the buckle to the end of the belt.
G. Panel Width
Thickness of belt width.
H. Length from the buckle to the nearest hole
Length to the first best hole.
I. Length from the buckle to the furthest hole
Length from the buckle to the furthest hole.
J. Hole Pitch
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[How to Measure body]
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Body Measurements (Men)
Example
A. Head Size
The circumference of the head above the ears and eyebrows.
B. Neck Size
Measure a shirt you have by flattening the collar and measuring from the center of the top button to the furthest edge of the button hole.
C. Shoulder Width
The length from the end of one shoulder to the other.
D. Chest
Starting below your armpit, measure across your chest.
E. Waist
Measure across the waist starting at the point halfway between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hips. Depending on the product, it may be designed to be worn lower on the waist.
F. Sleeve Length (Center Back)
The length starting from the center of the collarbone, down the arm to the wrist.
G. Stature
The center of the back of the neck (where the bone sticks out), down the spine to the waistline.
H.Inseam
Measure the inseam of a pair of pants you have by starting from the stitches at the crotch down to the cuff along the inside stitches of the pants. -
Body Measurements (Women)
Example
A. Head Size
The circumference of the head above the ears and eyebrows.
B. Neck Size
The circumference of the neck.
C. Shoulder Width
The length between the end of one shoulder to the other shoulder.
D. Chest / Bust
The length across the chest starting below the armpits.
E. Waist
Measure across the waist starting at the point halfway between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hips. Depending on the product, it may be designed to be worn lower on the waist.
F. Hip
While standing, measure the width of the fullest part of the hips.
G. Sleeve Length (Center Back)
The length starting from the center of the collarbone, down the arm to the wrist.
H. Stature
Place the measure along the body from the center of the back of the neck (where the bone sticks out) along the back to the apex of the curve of the back. from then on, the measure should drop down vertically to the natural waistline
I. Inseam
Measure from the crotch, down the leg to the desired length of pants. -
Body Measurements (Kids)
Example
A. Heights
Measure length from head to toe while standing upright.
B. Chest / Bust
Measure across the chest starting below the armpits.
C. Waist
Measure across the waist starting at the point halfway between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hips. Depending on the product, it may be designed to be worn lower on the waist. -
Body Measurements (Baby)
Example
A. Heights
Measure length from head to toe while standing upright. -
Body Measurements (Footwear)
Example
A. Foot Length
Measure the length from the top of the longest toe to the back of the heel.
B. Foot Circumference
Measure around the broadest part of the foot. -
Body Measurements (Maternity)
Example
A. Bump
While standing, measure around the widest part of the baby bump.
B. Hip
While standing, start just below the bump and measure around the fullest part of the hips.
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