ASTM_D_6829_-_02_2015.pdf

Designation:D682902(Reapproved 2015)Standard Tables ofBody Measurements for Juniors,Sizes 0 to 191This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6829;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()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThese tables were developed from body measurements used currently by apparel manufacturers andretail organizations.The measurements were derived originally from the 1970 Voluntary ProductStandard PS 42-70 by the U.S.Department of Commerce National Bureau of Standards.21.Scope1.1 These tables list body measurements of young adultfemale junior figure type,sizes 0 to 19.Although these arebody measurements,they can be used as a baseline in design-ing apparel for young women in this size range when consid-ering such factors as fabric type,ease for body movement,styling,and fit.1.2 The junior body is younger,not fully developed,with ahigher waistline than other womens size ranges.1.3 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.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-parel Sizing2.2 ISO Standard:ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes,Definitions,andBody Measurement Procedures43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions,refer toTerminology D5219.3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in thisstandard,refer to Terminology D123.4.Significance and Use4.1 The use of the body measurement information in Tables1 and 2 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns andgarments that are consistent with the current anthropometriccharacteristics of the population of interest.This practiceshould in turn reduce or minimize consumer confusion anddissatisfaction related to apparel sizing.(Also refer to ISO3635 Size Designation Procedures.)5.Apparatus5.1 Tape Measure,dimensionally stable and approximately15-mm(12-in.)wide and accurately graduated in mm(116-in.)increments.5.2 Plastic Goniometer,to measure the degree of shoulderslope.5.3 Scale,standard,calibrated body weight type.6.Procedure6.1 General:6.1.1 For all measurements,subject is to be standing erect,arms down,without shoes and with feet approximately 15-cm(6-in.)apart unless otherwise specified.For 6.2.8,6.2.9,and1These 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.1,2015.Published April 2015.Originallyapproved in 2002.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6829 02(2008).DOI:10.1520/D6829-02R15.2U.S.Department of Commerce,Voluntary Product Standard:Body Measure-ments for the Sizing of Womens Apparel,NIST Publication No.PS 42-70,Washington DC.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.2.31 through 6.2.34,arm is to be bent at 1.57 rad(90),andthe hand placed on the hip.6.1.2 Take measurements over regular undergarments nor-mally worn.6.1.3 Take all measurements from the same side of the bodyfor consistency.6.1.4 Refer to Terminology D5219 for the location of allpoints to be measured.6.2 Body Measurements:6.2.1 Bust GirthMeasure the horizontal circumferencearound the body under the arms and across the bust apexincluding the lower portion of the shoulder blades.6.2.2 Waist GirthMeasure the minimum horizontal cir-cumference around the body at waist height.6.2.3 High Hip GirthMeasure the maximum horizontalcircumference around the body at high hip level approximately7.5-cm(3-in.)below waist level including the abdominalextension.6.2.4 Hip GirthMeasure the maximum horizontal circum-ference around the body at hip height.6.2.5 Neck Base GirthMeasure the circumference of theneck,over the cervicale at the back,and the top of the collarbone at the front.6.2.6 Armscye GirthMeasure the circumference from theshoulder joint through the front-break point,the armpit,t