All measurements must be made when the fabric of the garment is smooth and fully extended but without tension and any zippers, buttons or ties are closed, buttoned or tied.

Chest circumference:
The chest circumference for tie-style garments shall be measured when the tied fronts overlap 120 mm.

Twice the distance (twice A to B, Figure 14) across the closed garment 20 mm below the lowest point of the armhole seam.

Figure 14
Example of Chest Circumference Measurement

For a garment without armhole seams, or with batwing sleeves (see Figure 15), the chest circumference is measured at a distance Y as set out in Table IV. The distance Y is the distance from the point where the shoulder joins the collar or neck aperture to the chest.

Figure 15
Batwing Sleeves or No Armhole Seams

Table IV
Maximum Distances Y (mm)

Sizes Distances Y

0 to 2

185

3 to 4

195

5 to 6X

210

7 to 10

225

12 to 14X

245

Seat circumference:
Twice the distance across the front of the garment at a distance of 80 mm above the intersection of the crotch seams (twice C to D, Figure 16).

Figure 16
Example of Seat Circumference Measurement

Thigh circumference:
Twice the distance across the leg of the garment at the highest point of the leg, level with the crotch (twice G to H, Figure 17).

Figure 17
Example of Thigh Circumference Measurement

Ankle circumference:
Twice the distance across the bottom of the leg (twice E to F, Figure 18). If the sleepwear pants have a rib cuff, the measurement is made where the leg is joined to the rib cuff, with the cuff stretched to permit a full measurement of the ankle circumference.

Figure 18
Example of Ankle Circumference Measurement

Wrist circumference:
Twice the distance across the bottom of the sleeve (twice I to J, Figure 19). If the sleeves have a rib cuff, the measurement is made where the sleeve is joined to the rib cuff, with the cuff stretched to permit a full measurement of the wrist circumference.

Figure 19
Example of Wrist Circumference Measurement

Waist circumference:
Twice the distance across the bottom of the top (twice A' to B', Figure 20). If the bottom of the top has a rib cuff, the measurement is made where the bottom of the top is joined to the rib cuff, with the cuff stretched to permit a full measurement of the waist circumference.

Figure 20
Example of Waist Circumference Measurement

Length of the top (polo pyjamas):
The distance (K to L, Figure 21) from the point where the shoulder joins the collar or neck aperture to the bottom edge of the garment.

Figure 21
Example of Length of the Top Measurement

Length of the garment (bath robe):
The distance (M to N, Figure 22) from the centre back at the point where the collar is attached to the body, to the bottom edge of the garment.

Figure 22
Example of Length of the Garment Measurement


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	Last Updated: 2004-05-17		Important Notices