Primark Permitted Tolerance Tables

Issue 5.
March 2015

Primark Adult Garment Tolerance Tables - Issue 5. March 2015

Primark accept two levels of tolerance: T1 and T2

T1 - For all wovens and jersey garments. Womens lingerie and mens underwear, nightwear, swim, beachwear, Hoisery & Socks
T2 - All knitwear from 12 gauge through to 1.5 gauge
ST - Specific Tolerances can be given at the discretion of the Technical Department for the following garments; Bias cut garments, crinkle
fabrics, special denim wash finishes. Knitwear: Hand Knited garments and accessories.
- Tolerances are specific to the measurement points in the 'How To Measure Guide' .
- All tolerances are in centimetres and on the flat. If circumference measurements are used tolerances must be
doubled.
Example:
Permitted Tolerance
Measurement
Measurement Point Description Key * Levels ( cm only) Page Number
Point Code
T1 T2
Section A - Lengths
A1 Centre back neck to waist +/- 0.5 1 3
A2 Centre back neck to hem +/- 1 1.5 3
A3 Centre back length (skirt) +/- 1 1.5 3

A1 Centre back neck to waist

At the back of the garment, measure from the

centre of t he neckline straight down to the
waistline.

A2 Centre back neck to hem

At the back of the garment, measure from the

centre of the neckline straight down to the
bottom of the hem.

A3 Centre back length (skirt)

At the back of the garment, measure from the

bottom of the waistband to the bottom of the
hem. If there is no waistband, measure from
the top of the garment to the bottom of the
hem.

A4 Centre back length (jumpsuit)

At the back of the garment, measure from the

centre of the neckline to the bottom of the
hem.

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Permitted Tolerances : Table 1 of 5

All tolerances are flat measurements. If using a circumference measurement you must double the tolerance level shown on the relevant
measuring point.
Measurement Permitted Tolerance
Measurement Point Description Key * Page Number
Point Code T1 T2
Section A - Lengths
A1 Centre back neck to waist +/- 0.5 1 3
A2 Centre back neck to hem +/- 1 1.5 3
A3 Centre back length (skirt) +/- 1 1.5 3
A5 Length from side neck point at back +/- 1 1.5 3
A6 Length from side neck point at front +/- 1 1.5 4
A7 Length at centre front +/- 0.5 1 5
A8 Apex to hem at front +/- 0.5 1 5
A9 Inseam (shorts) +/- 1 1 5
A10 Inseam +/- 1 1 5
A11 Outside leg seam and skirt side seam +/- 1 1 6
A12 Side neck point to the bust point +/- 0.5 1 6
A13 Side neck point to the waist at back +/- 0.5 1 7
A14 Side neck point to the waist at front +/- 0.5 1 7
A15 Side seam +/- 0.5 1 7
A16 Front bib +/- 0.5 1 8
A17 Back bib +/- 0.5 1 8
A18 Strap +/- 1 1.5 8
A19 Strap width +/- 0.5 1 8
Section B - Bust and Chest
B1 Bust and Chest +/- 1 1.5 9
B2 Bust and Chest (Camisole tops) +/- 1 1.5 10
B3 Body width (Camisole tops) +/- 1 1.5 10
B4 Across Front +/- 0.5 1 10
B5 Across Back +/- 0.5 1 10
B6 Across raglan front +/- 0.5 1 11
B7 Across raglan back +/- 0.5 1 11
B8 Width at centre front apex +/- 0.5 1 11
B9 Distance between front straps +/- 0.5 1 11
B10 Distance between back straps +/- 0.5 1 11
B11 Front bib width +/- 0.5 1 12
B12 Back bib width +/- 0.5 1 12
Section C - Waist
C1 Waist (tops, dresses & jackets) +/- 1 1.5 13
C2 Waist (trousers, jeans, skirts & shorts) +/- 1 1.5 13
C3 Elasticated waist (tops, dresses & jackets) +/- 1 1.5 13
C4 Waist extended (trousers, jeans, skirts & shorts) +/- 1 1.5 14
C5 Hem or welt relaxed +/- 1 1.5 14
C6 Hem or welt extended +/- 1 1.5 14
C7 Waistband depth +/- 0.5 0.5 15
Section D - Hips and Seat
D1 High hip (trousers, jeans,& shorts) Pivot Method +/- 1 1.5 16
D2 Low hip (trousers, jeans, & shorts) Pivot Method +/- 1 1.5 16
D3 High hip (dresses, blouses, jackets) Straight Across +/- 1 1.5 17
D4 Low hip (dresses, blouses, jackets) Straight Across +/- 1 1.5 17
D5 Alternative Hip Width (trousers, shorts, jeans) +/- 1 1.5 17
D6 Alternative Hip Width (skirts) +/- 1 1.5 18
Section E - Hems and Sweeps
E1 Hem width +/- 1 1.5 19
E2 Hem width (circular or full sweep) +/- 1 1.5 19
E3 Hem width extended +/- 1 1.5 19

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Permitted Tolerances : Table 2 of 5

All tolerances are flat measurements. If using a circumference measurement you must double the tolerance level shown on the relevant
measuring point.
Measurement Permitted Tolerance
Measurement Point Description Key * Page Number
Point Code T1 T2
Section F - Shoulder and Yokes
F1 Across shoulder +/- 1 1.5 20
F2 Shoulder seam +/- 0.5 1 20
F3 Length of saddle seam +/- 0.5 1 20
F4 Width between saddle seam +/- 0.5 1 20
F5 Yoke depth +/- 0.5 1 20
Section G - Sleeve lengths
G1 Sleeve length from shoulder +/- 0.5 1 21
G3 Sleeve length from side neck point +/- 1 1.5 21
G4 Sleeve length from underarm +/- 1 1.5 21
G5 Shoulder angle +/- 1 1.5 21
Section H - Armholes
H2 Armhole straight +/- 0.5 1 22
H3 Armhole curve front +/- 0.5 1 22
H4 Armhole curve back +/- 0.5 1 22
H5 Raglan front +/- 0.5 1 23
H6 Raglan back +/- 0.5 1 23
H7 Strap length +/- 0.5 1 24
H8 Strap width +/- 0.5 0.5 24
Section J - Sleeve width and cuffs
J1 Sleeve bicep +/- 0.5 1 25
J2 Elbow width +/- 0.5 1 25
J3 Sleeve opening +/- 0.5 1 25
J4 Sleeve opening: cuff or welt +/- 0.5 1 26
J5 Cuff & welt depth 0.5 0.5 26
J6 Cuff width extended +/- 0.5 0.5 26
Section K - Necklines and collars
K1 Back neck width +/- 0.5 1 27
K2 Neck circumference +/- 0.5 1 27
K3 Minimum Neck stretch +/- Minimum must be achieved 28
K4 Front neck drop +/- 0.5 1 28
K5 Back neck drop +/- 0.5 1 28
K6 Neck opening (funnel or roll neck) +/- 0.5 1 29
K7 Break point for lapel and collar +/- 0.5 1 29
K8 Collar length (formal jacket with lapels) +/- 0.5 1 29
K9 Gorge point to collar point +/- 0.5 1 30
K10 Collar point to collar point +/- 0.5 1 30
K11 Collar point +/- 0.5 0.5 30
K12 Tie space +/- 0.5 0.5 30
K13 Collar spread +/- 0.5 0.5 30
K14 Collar depth at centre back +/- 0.5 0.5 31
K15 Collar stand depth at centre back +/- 0.5 0.5 31
K16 Neck trim depth +/- 0.5 0.5 31
K17 Lapel length '+/- 0.5 0.5 31
K18 One piece collar depth +/- 0.5 0.5 32
Section L - Leg widths and leg openings
L1 Thigh width +/- 0.5 1 33
L2 Knee width +/- 0.5 1 33
L3 Leg opening (trousers and shorts) '+/- 0.5 1 33
L4 Leg extended (trousers and shorts) +/- 0.5 1 33

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Permitted Tolerances : Table 3 of 5

All tolerances are flat measurements. If using a circumference measurement you must double the tolerance level shown on the relevant
measuring point.
Measurement Permitted Tolerance
Measurement Point Description Key * Page Number
Point Code T1 T2
Section M - Rises
M1 Front rise (from under the waistband) +/- 0.5 1 34
M2 Back rise (from under the waistband) +/- 0.5 1 34
M3 Centre front neckline to crotch +/- 1 1.5 34
M4 Centre back neckline to crotch +/- 1 1.5 35
M5 Front rise (from top of waistband) +/- 0.5 1 35
M6 Back rise (from top of waistband) +/- 0.5 1 35
Section N - Suspenders
N1 Waist relaxed +/- 1 36
N2 +/- Minimum must be achieved 36
Waist extended
N3 Depth of centre front +/- 0.5 36
N4 Front waist to apex +/- 0.5 36
N5 Back suspender to centre back +/- 0.5 36
N6 Back suspender to front suspender +/- 0.5 36
N7 Suspender elastic length (back) +/- 0.5 36
N8 Suspender elastic length (front) +/- 0.5 36
Section P - Bustier and bras
P1 Cross bust seam +/- 0.5 37
P2 Cup length +/- 0.5 37
P3 Top cup depth +/- 0.3 37
P4 Under cup depth +/- 0.3 37
P5 Centre front bridge (top edge) +/- 0.3 37
P6 Centre front bridge (bottom edge) +/- 0.3 37
P7 Centre front bridge depth +/- 0.3 37
P8 Underwire casing +/- 0.5 38
P9 Front seam to the bridge +/- 0.5 38
Must increase from 1cm to 1.5cm from
P10 Wire play +/- 38B upwards 38
P11 Back wing +/- 0.5 38
P12 Cradle / wing length +/- 0.5 38
P13 Cradle length +/- 0.5 38
P14 Cradle depth +/- 0.3 38
P15 Body width relaxed +/- 1 39
P16 Body width extended +/- Minimum must be achieved 39
P17 Bottom edge of wing +/- 0.5 39
P17A Side seam, depth of wing +/- 0.5 39
P18 Upper edge of wing and underarm +/- 0.5 39
P19 Apex to casing +/- 0.5 39
P20 Underarm apex +/- 0.5 39
P21 Backstrap to back closure +/- 0.5 39
P22 Front fabric strap length +/- 1 40
P23 Side back panel seam length +/- 0.5 40
P24 Width at back panels +/- 0.5 40
P25 Side seam length +/- 0.5 40
P26 Top back width +/- 0.5 40
P27 Side front length +/- 0.5 41
P28 Neckline (front) +/- 0.5 41
P29 Width at side panel +/- 0.5 41
P30 Cup bottom width +/- 0.5 42
P31 Dart length +/- 0.5 42
P32 Cup dart position from the centre front +/- 0.5 42
P33 Cup bottom width extended '+/- 0.5 42
P34 Chest/Bust width '+/- 0.5 43
P35 Racer back '+/- 0.5 43
P36 Side seam depth +/- 0.5 43

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Permitted Tolerances : Table 4 of 5

All tolerances are flat measurements. If using a circumference measurement you must double the tolerance level shown on the relevant
measuring point.
Measurement Permitted Tolerance
Measurement Point Description Key * Page Number
Point Code T1 T2
Section Q - Briefs, Bodies and Thongs
Q1 Side seam depth +/- 0.5 44
Q2 Side elastic length +/- 0.5 44
Q3 Crotch length or liner length +/- 0.5 44
Q4 Crotch width (front) +/- 0.5 45
Q4A Front coverage '+/- 0.5 45
Q5 Waist relaxed - briefs +/- 1 45
Q6 Waist extended - briefs +/- 1.5 45
Q7 Crotch width (centre) +/- 0.5 46
Q8 Crotch width (back) +/- 0.5 46
Q8A Back coverage '+/- 0.5 46
Q9 Back rise - thong +/- 0.5 46
Q10 +/- Minimum must be achieved 46
Back rise extended - thong
Q11 Front rise - brief +/- 0.5 47
Q12 Back rise - brief +/- 0.5 47
Q13 Front leg opening +/- 0.5 47
Q14 Back leg opening +/- 0.5 47
Q15 Front leg opening extended +/- Minimum must be achieved 48

Q16 +/- Minimum must be achieved 48

Back leg opening extended
Q17 Width at top of leg +/- 0.5 48
Q18 Front coverage +/- 0.5 48
Q19 Back coverage +/- 0.5 49
Q20 Front pouch width at waist +/- 0.5 49
Q21 Front pouch width at crotch +/- 0.5 49
Q22 Saddle back width at waist +/- 0.5 49
Q23 Saddle back width at seat +/- 0.5 49
Q24 Front pouch opening length +/- 0.5 50
Q25 Crotch dart length +/- 0.5 50
Q26 Y front opening length +/- 0.5 50
Q27 Y front opening length +/- 0.5 50
Q28 Half leg opening +/- 0.5 51
Section R - Pockets
R1 Chest pocket & body pocket from the side neck point +/- 0.5 0.5 52
R2 Chest pocket from the centre front +/- 0.5 0.5 52
R3 Body pocket from the centre front +/- 0.5 0.5 52
R3A Length of patch pocket '+/- 0.5 0.5 52
R3B Width of patch pocket '+/- 0.5 0.5 52
R3C Pocket opening '+/- 0.5 0.5 52
R4 Front pocket position down from the waistband +/- 0.5 0.5 52
R5 Back pocket position down from waistband +/- 0.5 0.5 53
R6 Pocket opening +/- 0.5 0.5 53
R6A Pocket width along top edge -/+ 0.5 0.5 53
R7 Pocket length at side seam +/- 0.5 0.5 53
R8 Front pocket position from centre front +/- 0.5 0.5 53
R9 Back pocket position from centre back seam +/- 0.5 0.5 54
R10 Pocket bag depth +/- 0.5 0.5 54
R11 Pocket bag depth +/- 0.5 0.5 54
R12 Pocket bag width +/- 0.5 0.5 54

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Permitted Tolerances : Table 5 of 5

All tolerances are flat measurements. If using a circumference measurement you must double the tolerance level shown on the relevant
measuring point.
Measurement Permitted Tolerance
Measurement Point Description Key * Page Number
Point Code T1 T2
Section S - Darts and Pleats
S1 Dart position from centre front +/- 0.5 0.5 55
S2 Pleat position from centre front +/- 0.5 0.5 55
S3 Dart position from centre back +/- 0.5 0.5 55
Section T - Socks
T1 Foot length +/- 0.5 56
T2 Leg length +/- 0.5 56
T3 Across foot 1 56
T4 Across leg +/- 1 56
T5 Across welt +/- 0.5 56
T6 Welt depth +/- 0.5 56
T7 Sock fitting Use a TS Sock Board ~ ~ 57
T8 Sock fitting (with elastane) Use a TS Sock Board ~ ~ 57
Section U - Hosiery Tights, Stockings, Hold Ups and Knee Highs
U1 Waistband or welt depth +/- 0.5 58
U2 Volumetric stretch measurement +/- 1 58
U3 Volumetric body (tights) +/- 1 58
U4 Waistband or welt (stretched) +/- 1 59
U5 Body rise (stretched - tights) +/- 1 59
U6 Across seat (stretched - tights) +/- 1 59
U7 Mid thigh (stretched) +/- 1 59
U8 Ankle (stretched) +/- 1 59
U9 Leg length (stretched) +/- 0.5 59
U10 Total leg length +/- 0.5 59
U11 Foot length +/- 0.5 59
U12 Across Foot +/- 1 59
Section V - Hoods
V1 Front hood opening +/- 0.5 1 60
V2 Hood over head length +/- 0.5 1 60
V3 Hood depth +/- 0.5 1 60
V4 Hood neck circumference +/- 0.5 1 60
Section X - Fly Openings and Depths
X1 Fly depth +/- 0.5 0.5 61
X2 Fly length +/- 0.5 0.5 61
62
Y1 Belt length (relaxed) +/- 1 1 62
Y2 Belt length to centre eyelet +/- 1 1 62
Y3 Belt eyelet spacing +/- 0.5 0.5 62
Y4 Belt width '+/- 0.5 0.5 62
Section Z - Zip Lengths
Z1 Zip length (trousers, shorts, skirts) ~ ~ 63
Z2 Zip length (jackets and tops) ~ ~ 63
Section AA - Bodysuits, Sleepsuits and All in Ones
AA7 Bodysuit length, side neck point to front gusset +/- 0.5 1 64
AA8 Bodysuit length, side neck point to back gusset +/- 0.5 1 64
AA9 Bodysuit sideseam +/- 0.5 1 64
AA10 Bodysuit leg opening +/- 0.5 1 64

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Section AB - Hats
AB1 Bevel height +/- 0.5 1 65
AB2 Crown length +/- 0.5 1 65
AB3 Crown width +/- 0.5 1 65
AB4 Brim depth +/- 0.5 1 65/67
AB5 Brim circumference +/- 0.5 1 65
AB6 Hat length +/- 0.5 1 65/67
AB7 Hat circumference +/- 0.5 1 65
AB8 Peak point to peak point +/- 0.5 1 66
AB9 Peak depth +/- 0.5 1 66
AB10 Crown height along seam +/- 0.5 1 66
AB11 Hat Circumference - total +/- 0.5 1 66/67
AB12 Total length - knotted hat +/- 0.5 1 66
AB13 Width at x cm up from seam +/- 0.5 1 66
AB14 Dart length +/- 0.5 1 65
AB15 Panel width at seam +/- 0.5 1 66
AB16 Back elastic width +/- 0.5 1 66
AB17 Ear width +/- 0.5 1 67
AB18 Front hat length +/- 0.5 1 67
AB19 Back hat length +/- 0.5 1 67
AB20 Cord length +/- 0.5 1 67
Section AE - Mittens and Gloves
AE1 Glove length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE2 Glove width +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE3 Thumb length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE4 Fore finger length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE5 Index finger length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE6 Third finger length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE7 Little finger length +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE8 Cuff depth +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE9 Cuff width at opening +/- 0.5 0.5 68/69
AE10 Cuff Depth +/- 0.5 0.5 69
Section AF - Scarves
AF1 Scarf length +/- 1 1.5 70
AF2 Scarf width +/- 1 1.5 70
Section AG - Ear Muffs
AG1 Head band circumference +/- 0.5 1 71
AG2 Ear muff length +/- 0.5 0.5 71
AG3 Ear muff width +/- 0.5 0.5 71
* Key
T1 All wovens, jersey, nightwear, swimwear, lingerie and mens underwear. Hosiery and Socks.

T2
All Knitwear from 12 gauge through to 1.5 gauge
Specific Tolerances can be given at the discretion of the Technical Department for the following garments; Bias cut
ST
garments, crinkle fabrics, special denim wash finishes, Hand knited garments and accessories.
~ Where the tolerance column is blank; a specific measurement must be achieved. Refer to the Techncial Department or
+/- The tolerance level is acceptable above or below the specific measurement

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