ASTM_D_6960_-_04.pdf

Designation:D 6960 04Standard Table of Body MeasurementsRelating to Womens Plus Size Figure Type,Sizes14W32W1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6960;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This table lists body measurements of the adult female“plus”figure type,sizes 14W through 32W.Although these arebody measurements,they can be used as a baseline in design-ing apparel for female figures in this size range when consid-ering such factors as fabric type,desired ease for bodymovement,styling,and fit.1.2 The values stated in either acceptable SI units orinch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard.Thevalues stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each system must be used independently of the other,without combining values in any way.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 123 Terminology Relating to Textile MaterialsD 5219 Terminology Relating to a Body Dimension forApparel Sizing2.2ISO Standards:ISO 3635-1981 Size Designation of Clothes,Definitionsand Body Measurement Procedure3ISO 8559 Garment Construction and AnthropometricSurveys-Body Dimension33.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions relating to body dimen-sions,refer to Terminology D 5219.For definitions of othertextile terms used in this table,refer to Terminology D 123.4.Significance and Use4.1 The use of the body measurement information given inTable 1 will enable manufacturers to develop patterns andgarments that are consistent with the current anthropometriccharacteristics of the population of interest.4.2 This table should in turn reduce or minimize consumerconfusion and dissatisfaction related to apparel sizing.4.3 For further information,refer to ISO 3635 andISO 8559.5.Apparatus5.1 All apparatus are calibrated for accuracy.5.2 Tape Measure,dimensionally stable and approximately15 mm(12in.)wide and graduated accurately in mm(116in.)increments.5.3 Plastic Goniometer,to measure the degree of shoulderslope.5.4 Scale,calibrated for standard body weight.6.Procedure6.1 General Procedure:6.1.1 Verify that measuring devices and scales are withincalibration.6.1.2 For all vertical and most horizontal measurements,measure the body while standing erect without shoes and withfeet approximately 15 cm(6 in.)apart.6.1.3 Take all body measurements over regular undergar-ments normally worn by the subject.6.1.4 Take all measurements except torso circumferences,height,and weight from the same side of the body forconsistency.6.1.5 Refer to Terminology D 5219 for the location of allpoints to be measured(see Section 2).6.2 Body Measurements:6.2.1 Across Back ShoulderMeasure the horizontal dis-tance across the back from the top of one shoulder joint to thetop of the other shoulder joint,taken with the arms down.6.2.2 Ankle GirthMeasure the maximum horizontal cir-cumference of the ankle,taken over the greatest prominence ofthe anklebones.6.2.3 Ankle HeightMeasure the vertical distance from theprominence of the outer ankle bone to the floor,taken withsubject standing and without shoes.1These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement forApparel Sizing.Current edition approved Feb.1,2004.Published February 2004.2For referenced ASTM Standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.ForAnnual Book of ASTMStandardsvolume information refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.TABLE 1 Standard Table of Body Measurements for Womens Plus Size Figure Type,Sizes 14W32WSize14W16W18W20W22W24W26W28W30W32WGirth Measurements,in.ABust Girth3912411243124512471249125112531255125712Waist Girth3112331235123712391241124312451247124912High-Hip Girth40424446485052545658Hip Girth4112431245124712491251125312551257125912Mid-Neck Girth15141558161638163417181712177818141858Neck Base Girth1534161416341714173418141834191419342014Armscye Girth17141778181219181934203821215822142278Upper-Arm Girth12121318133414381515581614167817121818Elbow Girth10121078111411581212381234131813121378Wrist Girth6126586346787718714738712758Thigh Girth(Max)251426122734293014311232343435143612Thigh Girth(Mid)2134232414251226342829143012313433Knee Girth161612171712181812191912202012Calf Girth1614163417141734181418341914193420142034Ankle Girth1010141012103411111411121134121214Trunk Length(Total Vertical)636412666712697012727312757612Crotch Length(Total)281229143030343112321433333434123514Vertical Measurements,in.ACervicale Height575738573