“How To Measure”
M A N U A L
MAY 2009
“How To Measure”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Knit Tops/Sweaters with Collar or Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Woven Tops: Sportshirts/Blouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tanks/Vests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dresses/Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Women’s Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Women’s Pants/Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Always FitTM/Secret FitTM Unlined Pants/Shorts/Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Men’s Pants/Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Casual/Activewear Pants: Gusset/No Gusset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sportcoats/Blazers/Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Outerwear Jackets/Coats/Vests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Robes/Sleepwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
“How To Measure”
INTRODUCTION
This guide is to ensure that all Norm Thompson Vendors, Product Quality Management,
Field Auditors, and Distribution Center Staff are all using the same measurement criteria when
measuring garments. There will be exceptions to these guidelines which will be noted on
style specific size specification sheets.
Outlined below are measuring guidelines:
1.
All measurements should be taken with either a plastic or metal tape measure.
Plastic tape measures will stretch over time; these should be checked periodically
against a metal ruler to ensure accuracy.
2. Numbering system - each measurement in this manual has a 3-digit number. The
first number indicates the body zone ranging from numbers 1-9. i.e. head area 100s,
neck area 200s, arm area 300s, chest/bust 400s, waist/torso area 500’s, hip 600s, leg
area 700s, bottom area 800s, ankle/misc. 900s.
3. All measurements are to be taken with garments laid on a flat surface, in a relaxed
position, with all wrinkles gently smoothed out. All measurements should be taken with
buttons and/or zippers fully closed unless otherwise stated.
4. All knitwear items should be “patted” to remove creases and folds, but not stretched,
unless specified.
5. All extended measurements should be taken against a stationary measuring tool,
such as a tape measure adhered to a flat surface. Items should be measured in
the following manner:
Insert elastic: extend garment until fabric is smooth without breaking stitches.
Stretch material: garment should be fully extended, but not distorted.
Stitches should not be broken.
Definitions:
CB = Center Back
CF = Center Front
HPS = High Point Shoulder
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NUMBERING SYSTEM - Numbers are based on a 1-9 system. Each number identifies
a “zone” of the body, beginning with 1 at the top and descending to 9 at the bottom.
Critical Measurements
200
300
301
400
604
Center Back (CB) Length
Sleeve Length
Shoulder Width
Chest
Bottom Opening
500 Waist
508/510/512 Front Rise
509/511/513 Back Rise
600 Hip
700 Inseam
Standard Measurements
100
101
102
103
104
Hood Height
Hood Opening
Crown Height
Brim Width
Hat Circumference
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
Center Back (CB) Length
High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
Neck Width
Neck Drop
Zipper Length
Placket Length
Neck Circumference
Neck Minimum Stretch
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
Sleeve length (CB) (3 point measurement)
Shoulder Width
Raglan Armhole Depth
Armhole Circumference
Armhole Circumference Sleeveless
Sleeve Width
Sleeve/Cuff Opening
400
402
403
404
Chest/Bust
Front bodice length from High Point Shoulder
Back bodice length from High Point Shoulder
Back Waist Length
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500
501
502
503
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
Waist Relaxed
Waist Extended
Waist for Tops
Waist-Button Jackets
Front Rise -Women
Back Rise -Women
Front Rise - Men/Unisex
Back Rise - Men/Unisex
Front Rise w/Gusset
Back Rise w/Gusset
Regular Belt
Belt without Eyelets
Tie Belt
Skirt (CB) Length
600
601
602
603
604
Hip - 3 pt. measurement
Hip - Straight measurement
Hip - Active wear pants
Hip - from HPS
Bottom Opening
700
701
702
703
704
Inseam
Inseam w/Gusset
Outseam
Thigh Width
Thigh Width w/Gusset
800
802
Sweep
Knee
900
901
Leg Opening
Slit/Vent Length
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KNIT TOPS/SWEATERS WITH COLLAR OR BAND
- Men’s/Women’s
Polo sport shirt.eps
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold.
502 Waist Measure from side to side at the
400
narrowest point.
604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure
straight across from side to side on the inside.
Garments with tail/slit: measure straight across
at top of tail/slit.
604
Rib bottom - Straighten natural contour of bottom
edge and measure along a stationary ruler or
tape measure.
200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
center of the back neck, straight down to the bottom
of the garment.
201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
Tee Shirt.eps
Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam
(or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to
the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure
parallel to center back.
502
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
604
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)
of shoulder.
301
300
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
Measure from center back neck, across shoulder
to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole
seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the
sleeve; include cuff.
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200
201
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Armhole Circumference
W sleevless t-shirt.eps
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam
curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.
303
305
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole
edges together. Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to
bottom of armhole.
W sleevless t-shirt.eps
901
305 Sleeve WidthPolo
Measure
1" below bottom of armsport shirt.eps
hole. With tape measure at a right angle to center fold
of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across
to center fold.
302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally
Collars.eps
304
in a straight line from center back neck to top of side
seam at underarm.
306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across
the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on the inside.
Button styles should be closed.
202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measure
30
6
2
30
from inside edge to inside edge. For collar or banded
neck: measure from seam to seam.
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically
from the seam at the center back to the seam at the
center front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure
straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.
206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay
Collars.eps
flat from center front to center back. Measure along
neck seam/edge, following curve.
207 Neck Opening Minimum Stretch
205
Neckline should be fully extended, but not distorted.
Stitches should not be broken.
202
203
205 Placket Length Measure from top to bottom
of placket opening.
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening
to bottom of hem.
206
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WOVEN TOPS: SPORTSHIRTS/BLOUSES - Men’s/Women’s
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. For styles with back pleats: measure
with pleat open.
400
502 Waist Measure from side to side at the
narrowest point.
mens shirt.eps
502
604 Bottom Opening With garment closed,
measure straight across from side to side.
Garments with tail/slit: measure straight across
at top of tail/slit.
604
200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
center of the back neck, straight down to the
bottom of the garment.
201
201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam
(or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to
the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure
parallel to center back.
604
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)
of shoulder.
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
301
0
30
Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to
point where the shoulder meets the top of armhole
seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the
sleeve; include cuff.
200
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Armhole Circumference
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam
curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.
303
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole
5
30
edges together. Measure from top of armhole
at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following
curve to bottom of armhole.
305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of
armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to
center fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm
straight across to center fold.
6
30
306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight
across the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on the
inside. Button styles should be closed.
202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measure
304
from inside edge to inside edge. For collar or banded
neck: measure from seam to seam.
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically
from the seam at the center back to the seam at the
center front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure
straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.
6
30
206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay
flat from center front to center back. Measure along
neck seam/edge, following curve.
202
203
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening
901
to bottom of hem.
206
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TANKS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s
shell top.eps
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure
with pleat open.
304
400
502 Waist Measure from side to side at the
narrowest point.
502
measure straight across from side to side on the
inside. Garments with tail/slit, measure straight across
at top of tail/slit.
901
604 Bottom Opening With garment closed,
604
vest.eps
200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
center of the back neck seam, down the center
back, to the bottom of the garment.
304
201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam
or from the natural shoulder fold straight down to
the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure
parallel to center back.
400
502
604
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
facing you, measure straight across
vest.eps from
shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line
(or natural fold) of shoulder.
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges
301
together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder
seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom
of armhole at side seam.
200
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening
to bottom of hem.
201
604
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202 Neck Width Measure from inside edge to
inside edge for hemmed or bound neck. For collar
or banded neck measure from seam to seam.
202
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
203
you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically
from the seam at the center back to the seam at the
center front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure
straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.
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DRESS/JUMPER - Women’s
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure
with pleat open.
400
502
W shirtdresses.eps
402 Front Bodice Length High point shoulder
600
(HPS) - Measure from the front high point of shoulder
seam or at the natural shoulder fold straight down to
the bodice seamline, keeping the tape measure
parallel to the center front.
402
502 Waist Measure from side to side along the waist
seam or from bottom row of stitching. For garments
without a waist seam, measure at narrowest point or
measure 16" down from high point shoulder (HPS).
Measure straight across from side to side.
W JUMPER.EPS
Hip
600 Dress/Jumper with defined waist seam
Measure down 6" from waistline seam at center
front and at each side seam/natural fold (3 pt.
measurement). Measure from side to side
keeping the tape measure parallel to the contour
of the front waistline. If dress has a casing,
measure down from the last row of stitching
at waistline.
603 Dress/Jumper with no defined waist
seam Measure down from front high point
shoulder (HPS) 24". Measure straight across
from side to side.
502
603
800 Sweep With garment closed, measure the opening
on the inside, following the hem contour.
800
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200 Center Back (CB) Length
301
W JUMPER.EPS
Dress Measure from the center of the back neck
seam, straight down to the bottom of the garment.
403
201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
Jumper/scoop neck High Point Shoulder (HPS)Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam
(or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the
bottom of the garment, keeping the tape measure
parallel to center back.
200
404
403 Back Bodice Length High Point Shoulder
(HPS) - Measure from the back high point of shoulder
seam or from the natural shoulder fold to the bodice
seamline, keeping the tape measure parallel to
center back.
201
404 Back Waist Length
Dress with defined waist Measure straight down
W JUMPER.EPS
from center back neck to waist seam or bottom row
of stitching.
404
0
30
Jumper with defined waist High Point Shoulder
(HPS)-Measure from the back high point of shoulder
seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down
to the waist seam, keeping the tape measure parallel
to center back.
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seamline (or natural fold) of
of shoulder.
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
Measure from center back neck, across shoulder
to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole
seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the
sleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff:
measure uncuffed.
W shirtdresses.eps
Armhole Circumference
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
303
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam
curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.
304
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole
edges together. Measure from top of armhole
at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve
to bottom of armhole.
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305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of
W shirtdresses.eps
armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center
fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight
across to center fold.
5
30
306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight
6
30
across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside.
Button styles should be closed.
202 Neck Width Measure from inside edge to
202
inside edge of hemmed or bound neck. For collar
or banded neck measure from seam to seam.
203
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
you. For collar or banded neck, measure vertically
from the seam at the center back to the seam at the
center front. For hemmed or bound - measure straight
down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.
ars.eps
206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay
flat from center front to center back. Measure along
neck seam or edge, following curve.
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure along top of slit opening
901
to bottom of hem.
Belt Length
514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prong
to center eyelet.
515 Without eyelets Measure from center
bar to opposite end.
516 Tie Measure from end to end.
514
515
516
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WOMEN’S SKIRTS- Fixed waist/Elastic Waist
Waist
skirts.eps
skirts.eps
500
500 Relaxed Measure from side to side
along the inside of the waistband at the top edge.
501 Extended For extended measurements,
600
measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended.
600 Hip/Seat Measure down 6" from bottom of
waistband at center front and at each side seam/natural fold (3 pt. measurement).skirts.eps
Measure from side to
side keeping the tape measure parallel to the contour
of the front waistline. If skirt has a casing, measure
down from the last row of stitching at waistline. If no
waistband, measure down from top edge of skirt.
500
517 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
center back at the waistband seam, straight down
to the bottom of the garment. If skirt has a casing,
measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge
of skirt.
600
800 Sweep With garment or vent closed, measure the
opening on the inside, following the hem contour.
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure along top of slit/vent
skirts.eps
500
opening to bottom of hem.
600
517
901
800
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WOMEN’S PANTS/SHORTS - Fixed Waist/Elastic Waist
womens pant
Waist*
500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along
500
the inside of the waistband at the top edge.
501 Extended For extended measurements,
measure as above with elastic or knit fully
extended.
600
* For Always Fit™ and Secret Fit™ measure,
refer to page 16.
600 Hip/Seat Measure down 6" from bottom of
waistband at center front and at each side seam/natural fold (3 pt. measurement). Measure from side to
side keeping the tape measure parallel
tofront/inseam/rise.eps
the contour
pant
of the front waistline. If garment has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline.
If no waistband, measure down from top edge
of garment.
703 Thigh Width Lay one leg flat with inseam
centered. Measure 1" below the crotch seam
intersection. Measure across the leg perpendicular
to inseam from fold to fold.
508 Front Rise Measure the front rise from the
bottom of waistband seam to crotch seam
intersection following the rise curve. If pant has a
casing, measure down from the last row of stitching
at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from
top edge of garment.
509 Back Rise Measure the back rise from the
bottom of waistband seam to crotch seam
intersection following the rise curve. If pant has a
casing, measure down from the last row of stitching
at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top
edge of garment.
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508
509
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700 Inseam Lay one leg flat with inseam
centered. Measure from the crotch seam intersection
down to the bottom of garment, along inseam.
702 Outseam Measure from the bottom of waistband
seam to the bottom of the leg, following the contour
of the side seam. If pant has a casing, measure down
from the last row of stitching at waistline. If no
waistband, measure down from top edge of garment.
700
900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight
across from side to side.
900
womens pant
702
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ALWAYS FIT™/SECRET FIT™ UNLINED PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS - Men’s/Women’s
A. Slider Tab Finished Measurements:
43⁄4" length x 3⁄4" height.
B. Back Slider Tab should be set 3⁄4" from side seam
on back waistband with 1⁄4" tolerance.
C. At relaxed waistband measurement, front waistband
edge should be set 1" from side seam.
A
Front
Waistband
Back
Waistband
B
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500
mens pant.eps
Waist*
500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along
the inside of the waistband at the top edge.
601
501Extended For extended measurements,
measure as above with elastic or knit fully
extended.
703
*For Always Fit and Secret Fit measure,
refer to page 16.
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702
601 Hip/Seat Lay the garment flat. The center
front waistband will lay approximately 1" below the
center back waistband. From the fly bartack, measure
straight across the garment from side to side.
700
802
703 Thigh Width Lay the garment flat and fold
the pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below the
crotch seam intersection, from inseam to outside fold,
perpendicular to the front crease.
510 Front Rise Measure straight down from top
of waistband to intersection of crotch seam. Measure
flat without stretching seam.
511 Back Rise Measure straight down from top of
900
waistband to intersection of crotch seam. Measure
flat without stretching seam.
700 Inseam Lay the garment flat and fold the
pant leg along the mens
inseam.
Measure from the crotch
pant.eps
seam intersection down to the bottom of the garment,
following the seam contour.
511
702 Outseam Measure from the top of waistband,
or if pant has no waistband, measure from top of the
garment to the bottom of the leg, following the
contour of the side seam.
510
802 Knee Measure at the center point (half-way
point) of the inseam. Measure straight across the leg
from fold to fold or crease to crease.
900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight
across from side to side.
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CASUAL/ACTIVEWEAR PANT: GUSSET/NO GUSSET - Unisex
500
Waist
500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along
elastic waist pant /gussets
the inside of the waistband at the top edge.
501 Extended For extended measurements,
measure as above with elastic or knit fully
extended. (Not shown)
500
512
510
602
602 Hip/Seat Measure down 8" from top of
waistband/casing at center front. Measure
straight across the garment from side to side.
Thigh Width
703 No Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold
the pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below
the crotch seam intersection, from inseam to
outside fold, perpendicular to the front crease.
704 Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the
pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below the
gusset’s center point, from inseam to outside fold,
perpendicular to the front crease.
Front Rise elastic waist
elastic waist pant /gussets
pant /gussets
510 No Gusset With front rise straightened,
measure from top of waistband/casing to intersection of crotch seam. Measure flat without
stretching seam.
512 Gusset With front rise straightened,
measure from top of waistband/casing to center
point of gusset, without stretching seam.
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Back Rise
511 No Gusset With back rise straightened,
measure from top of waistband/casing to intersection
of crotch seam. Measure flat without stretching or
distorting seam.
513
elastic waist pant /gussets
513 Gusset With back rise straightened, measure from top of waistband/casing to center point
of gusset. Measure flat without stretching or
distorting seam.
511
Inseam
700 No Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the
pant leg along the inseam. Measure from the crotch
seam intersection down to the bottom of the garment,
following the seam contour.
701 Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the pant
leg along the inseam. Measure from the gusset
center point, down to the bottom of the garment,
following the seam contour.
702 Outseam Measure from the top of waistband,
or if pant has no waistband, measure from top of the
garment
to the bottom of the leg, following the
elastic waist
pant /gussets
contour of the side seam.
900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight
across from side to side.
elastic waist pant /gussets
701
702
700
900
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SPORTCOATS/BLAZERS/JACKETS - Men’s/Women’s
Blazer f/b.eps
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. Lapels must remain in their natural
folded position, as pictured.
503 Waist: Men’s/Women’s
400
503
1 Button Measure at the center of the button, straight
across waist to natural fold or side seam.
2 Button Measure at the top button,straight acros
waist to natural fold or side seam.
3 Button Measure at the center button, straight
across waist to natural fold or side seam.
4 Button Measure down from front High
Point Shoulder (HPS).
Women’s—16"
Men’s—18"
Measure straight across from side to side.
503
604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure
straight across from side to side on the inside.
Garments with side slits: measure straight across
at top of slit. Garments with vent: measure straight
across the bottom with vent closed.
503
20
16”
503
18”
503
604
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200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
center of the back neck, straight down to the bottom
of the garment.
Blazer f/b.eps
301 Shoulder Width With
back of garment
Blazer f/b.eps
301
0
30
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)
of shoulder.
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
200
901
Measure from center back neck, across shoulder
to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole
seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the
sleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuf:f
measure uncuffed.
Armhole Circumference
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam, following seam curve to bottom
of armhole at side seam.
305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of
203
armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center
fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight
across to center fold.
303
5
30
306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight
across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside.
Button styles should be closed.
202 Neck Width Measure from seam to seam, or from
6
30
felt edge to felt edge.
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically
from the seam at the center back neck to lapel
crossover point.
202
901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit/vent
opening to bottom of hem.
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OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
OUTERWEAR JACKETS/COATS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s
OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure
with pleat open.
400
604 Bottom Opening Jacket/Vest. With
garment closed, measure straight across from
side to side on the inside. Garments with tail/slit,
measure straight across at top of tail/slit.
604
Rib knit bottom band - Straighten bottom edge of
contour and measure along a stationary ruler or
tape measure.
800 Sweep Coat With garment closed, measure
OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
the opening on the inside, following the hem
contour.
200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the
800
center of the back neck, straight down to
the bottom of the garment.
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
301
30
0
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)
of shoulder.
200
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
Measure
from center back neck, across shoulder to point
where the shoulder meets the top armhole seam,
down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve;
include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measure
uncuffed.
Raglan Sleeve - Measure from center back neck
down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve;
include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measure
uncuffed.
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300
OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
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Armhole Circumference
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam
curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.
305
204
303
OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole
edges together. Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to
bottom of armhole.
305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center fold
of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across
to center fold.
302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally
in a straight line from center back neck to top of side
seam at underarm.
306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight
across the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on the
inside. Button styles should be closed.
306
F/B.EPS
304
Rib knit cuff - Straighten bottom edge of contour
and measure along a stationary ruler or tape
measure.
302
206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay
flat from center front to center back. Measure along
neck seam or edge, following curve.
100
100 Hood Height Measure from High Point
101
Shoulder (HPS) straight up to top of hood.
206
101 Hood Opening Align neck seam and front
edges of hood. Measure hood opening from center
front neck seam to top of hood.
204 Zipper Length Measure from top zipper tab
along zipper to bottom stop.
Belt Length
514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prong to
514
center eyelet.
515 Without eyelets Measure from center bar to
opposite end.
515
516 Tie Measure from end to end.
516
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ROBES/SLEEPWEAR - Men’s/Women’s
400 Chest/ Bust Measure 1" below armholes,
straight across garment from side to side. Based on
style, side to side measure is either to side seam or
to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure
with pleat open.
Wrap styles Align side seams/natural fold at armholes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole
to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to
hem, keeping sides straight. Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side.
400
601
601 Hip/Seat Measure down from high point shoulder
(HPS).
Women’s Hip—24"
Men’s Hip—26”
Measure straight across the garment from
side to side.
Wrap styles Align side seams/natural fold at armholes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole
to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to
hem, keeping sides straight. Measure down from high
point shoulder (HPS).
Women’s Hip—24”
Men’s Hip—26”
Measure straight across the garment from
side to side.
800
800 Sweep Measure closed at bottom of garment,
following contour of hem.
Wrap styles - Align side seams/natural fold at armholes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole
to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to
hem, keeping sides straight. With overlap in place,
measure closed at bottom of garment, following contour of hem.
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24”
601
26”
601
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200 Center Back Length Measure from the
center of the back neck seam, down the center of
the back, to the bottom of the garment.
301
201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length
0
30
Measure from back high point of shoulder seam (or
from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the
bottom of the garment keeping the tape measure
parallel to center back.
201
301 Shoulder Width With back of garment
facing you, measure straight across from shoulder
point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)
of shoulder.
200
300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)
Measure from center back neck, across shoulder
to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole
seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the
sleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff:
measure uncuffed.
Armhole Circumference
303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam
curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.
304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole
edges together. Measure from top of armhole at
shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to
bottom of armhole.
303
305
305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of
armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center
fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight
across to center fold.
6
30
302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure straight
diagonal from center back neck to top of side seam
at underarm.
304
302
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306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight
across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the
inside. Button styles should be closed.
Belt Length
516 Tie Measure from end to end.
516
202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measure
from inside edge. For collar or banded neck: measure
from seam to seam.
6
30
203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing
you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically
from the seam at the center back to the seam at
the center front. For hemmed or bound: measure
straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.
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203
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HATS - Men’s/Women’s
hats.eps
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hats.eps
102 Crown Height Lay flat and measure from
brim/visor seamline (or edge) to top of crown.
102
103 Brim Width Measure across widest and/or
narrowest part of brim (as specified on spec
sheet) from seamline to edge.
104 Circumference Measure total circumference
104
along inside seam or edge, following contour.
102
104
103
103
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