Adult 'How To Measure Guide' Issue 3. Aug 2012

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How to measure guide
Issue 3 August 2012

Primark / Penneys How to measure guide May 2010
Table of Contents
Section A -Lengths .......................................................................................................... 3

Section B -Bust and Chest .............................................................................................. 8
Section C -Waist ........................................................................................................... 12
Section D -Hips and Seat .............................................................................................. 15
Section E -Hems and Sweeps ....................................................................................... 17
Section F -Shoulder and Yokes ..................................................................................... 18
Section G -Sleeve Lengths............................................................................................ 20
Section H -Armholes ..................................................................................................... 22
Section J -Sleeve Widths and Cuffs .............................................................................. 25
Section K -Necklines and Collars .................................................................................. 27
Section L -Leg Widths and Leg Openings ..................................................................... 32
Section M -Rise ............................................................................................................. 33
Section N -Suspenders ................................................................................................. 35
Section P -Bustier and Bras .......................................................................................... 36
Section Q -Briefs, Bodies and Thongs .......................................................................... 43
Section R -Pockets ........................................................................................................ 52
Section S -Darts and Pleats .......................................................................................... 55
Section T -Socks ........................................................................................................... 56
Section U -Hosiery, Tights, Stockings, Hold Ups and Knee Highs ................................ 58
Section V -Hoods .......................................................................................................... 60
Section X -Fly Openings and Depths ............................................................................ 62
Section Y -Belts ............................................................................................................. 63
Section Z -Zip Lengths .................................................................................................. 64
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Section A – Lengths
A1 Centre back neck to waist
At the back of the garment, measure

from the centre of the neckline straight
down to the waistline.
A2 Centre back neck to hem

from the centre of the neckline straight
down to the bottom of the hem.
A3 Centre back length (skirt)

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.
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A4 Centre back length (jumpsuit)

from the centre of the neckline to the
bottom of the hem.
A5 Length from side neck point

at back

from the side neck point to the bottom
of the hem.
A6 Length from side neck point

at front
At the front of the garment, measure

from the side neck point to the bottom
of the hem.
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A7 Length at centre front

from the centre to the bottom of the
hem.
A8 Apex to hem at front

from the apex to the bottom of the
hem.
A9 Inseam (shorts)
Measure from the crotch seam down to

the bottom of the leg, following the
inside leg seam.
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A10 Inseam
Measure from the crotch seam to the

bottom of the hem, following the inside
leg seam.
A11 Outside leg seam & skirt side

seam length
Measure down the outside seam or the

side seam from under the waistband to
the trouser or skirt hem. For garments
with a high waist or grown on waist,
measure down from the top edge of
the waist seam to the hem of the
trouser or skirt.
A12 Bust point or empire seam

depth
Measure from the side neck point to

the bust point or the position of the
empire seam. Refer to the specification
if a specific measurement is required.
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A13 Waist position back

the waist down the back of the
garment.
A14 Waist position front

the waist down the front of the
garment.
A15 Side seam length
Measure from the underarm to the

garment hem.
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Section B – Bust and Chest
B1 Bust and chest
With the garment closed measure

across the front of the chest 2.5cm
down from the armhole seam.
B2 Bust /chest
(lingerie/camisole tops)
Fold the garment at the centre back

and the centre front so the garment lies
sideways. Measure from the fold at the
front, through the top of the side seam,
to the fold at the back. You may need
to imagine a line if the back is lower
than the side seam.
B3 Body width
(lingerie/camisole tops)
With the garment closed and lying flat,

measure across the back between the
armhole seams.
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B4 Across front
With the garment closed, at the

specified distance down from the side
neck point, measure across the front
between the armhole seams.
B5 Across back
With the garment closed, at the

specified distance down from the side
neck point, measure across the back
between the armhole seams.
B6 Across raglan (front)
At the front of the neck, measure

straight across from raglan seam to
raglan seam.
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B7 Across raglan (back)
At the back of the neck, measure

straight across from raglan seam to
raglan seam.
B8 Width at centre front apex
At a specified distance down from the

apex point, measure the width of the
front panel.
B9 Distance between front straps

straight across between the centre of
each strap.
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B10 Distance between back straps

straight across between the centre of
each strap, where the strap is attached
to the body.
B11 Under bust
B12
B12 Front apex to under bust

B11
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Section C – Waist
C1 Waist
(tops, dresses & jackets)
With the garment relaxed measure

straight across the waist seam. Refer
to the garment spec for the specified
distance down from the under arm,
centre back neck or side neck point.
C2 Waist (trousers, jeans, skirts

& shorts)
With the waistband relaxed measure

along the centre of the waistband. The
top edges of the front and back of the
waistband must be level and the
waistband fastened. Where there is no
waistband measure along the top edge
of the garment or at the natural
waistline if this is narrower.
C3 Elasticated waist
(tops, dresses & jackets)
Extend the elasticated waist until the

fabric is flat. Measure straight across
the waist seam.
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Section C – Waist
C4 Elasticated waist (trousers,

jeans, skirts & shorts)
Extend the elasticated waist until the

fabric is flat. Measure straight across
the waist seam. Do not over extend.
C5 Hem or welt relaxed
Measure straight across the middle of

the band with the hem or welt relaxed.
C6 Hem or welt extended
Measure straight across the middle of

the band with the hem or welt fully
extended. Do not over extend.
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Section C – Waist
C7 Waistband depth
Measure from the top of the waistband

to the bottom of the waistband.
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Section D – Hips and Seat
D1 High hip (trousers, jeans,

skirts & shorts)
With garment lying flat and waist at

natural position, measure down the
specified on the size spec at the front
of the garment under the waistband.
Measure down the same distance at
the side seams. Measure from the side
seam to the centre point and then
across to the side seam. If there is no
waistband measure down from the top
of the garment to the natural waistline
and then down the specified amount
on the spec.
D2 Low hip (trousers, jeans,

skirts & shorts)
With garment lying flat and waist at

natural position, measure down the
specified on the size spec at the front
of the garment under the waistband.
Measure down the same distance at
the side seams. Measure from the side
seam to the centre point and then
across to the side seam. If there is no
of the garment to the natural waistline
and then down the specified amount
on the spec.
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Section D – Hips and Seat
D3 High hip (dresses, blouses &

jackets)
Measure down the side seams from

the natural waistline or the side neck
point the specified amount on the spec.
Measure straight across the waist with
the garment lying flat. If garment is
pleated, measure the high hip with
pleats closed.
D4 Low hip (dresses, blouses &

jackets )
Measure down the side seams from

the natural waistline or the side neck
point the specified amount on the spec.
Measure straight across the waist with
the garment lying flat. If garment is
pleated, measure the low hip with
pleats open.
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Section E – Hems and Sweeps
E1 Hem width
Measure straight across the bottom of

the garment hem between the side
seams. If the garment has side seam
splits, a vent or a shirt tail, measure
straight across the bottom with the
splits or vent closed and garment flat.
E1 Hem width (circular or full

sweep)
If the sweep width is very full refer to

the size spec for guidance. The
measurement maybe taken on the
curve or the straight.
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Section F – Shoulder and Yokes
F1 Across shoulder
Measure straight across the back of

the garment, shoulder point to shoulder
point.
F2 Shoulder seam

the shoulder point along the shoulder
seam. If there is no shoulder seam or it
is dropped forward measure on the
natural shoulder crease.
F3 Length of saddle seam
Measure from the neckline to the

beginning of the saddle, front or back.
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Section F – Shoulder and Yokes
F4 Width between saddle seams
Measure between the front and back

saddle seams at the widest part.
F5 Yoke Depth
Measure at the centre back of the

garment down from the neckline to the
seam of the yoke.
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Section G – Sleeve Lengths
G1 Sleeve length from shoulder
Measure from the shoulder and along

the top edge of the sleeve. Refer to the
specification for details to exclude or
include cuff or trim.
G2 Sleeve length from centre

back neck
Measure from the centre back

neckline, straight to the end of the
sleeve. Refer to the specification for
details to exclude or include cuff or
trim.
G3 Sleeve length from side neck

point
Measure from the side neck point,

straight to the end of the sleeve. Refer
to the specification for details to
exclude or include cuff or trim.
G4 Sleeve length from underarm
Measure from the bottom of the

armhole along the underarm seam to
the end of the sleeve. Refer to the
specification for details to exclude or
include cuff or trim.
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Section G – Sleeve Lengths
G5 Shoulder angle
Extend an imaginary line out from the

side neck point. At this point measure
down to the shoulder point with the
garment lying flat.
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Section H – Armholes
H1 Depth of armhole at centre

back

from the centre of the neckline to a
point level with the bottom or the
armholes.
H2 Armhole straight
Measure straight down from the top of

the armhole / shoulder (on the natural
shoulder position) to the bottom of the
armhole.
H3 Armhole curve front

the armhole along the curve from the
shoulder seam to the bottom of the
armhole.
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H4 Armhole curve back

the armhole along the curve from the
shoulder seam to the bottom of the
armhole.
H5 Raglan front

along the raglan seam from the
neckline to the bottom of the armhole.
H6 Raglan back

along the raglan seam from the
neckline to the bottom of the armhole.
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H7 Strap length
Measure the strap from the point

where the strap is attached to the front
and then to the point where the strap is
attached to the back of the garment.
For adjustable straps, adjust the strap
to a 5cm depth.
H8 Strap width
Measure the width of the strap at the

point specified on the specification.
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Section J – Sleeve Widths and Cuffs
J1 Sleeve bicep
Measure bicep 2.5cm down from the

armhole straight across the width of
the sleeve. Measure at right angles to
the fold line. For knitwear measure the
bicep at the widest part down from the
armhole.
J2 Half sleeve width
Fold the sleeve in half so that the end

of the sleeve or the cuff is level with
the bottom or the armhole. Measure
across the fold line.
J3 Sleeve opening
Measure along the finished edge of the

sleeve.
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Section J – Sleeve Widths and Cuffs
J4 Sleeve opening: Cuff or welt

opening
Measure along the finished edge of the

sleeve. If the garment has a cuff,
measure the cuff when it is closed.
J5 Cuff / Welt depth
Measure from the cuff opening edge to

where the cuff or welt joins the sleeve.
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Section K – Necklines and Collars
K1 Back neck width
Measure between the shoulder seams,

from side neck point to side neck point.
If the shoulder seam sits toward the
front or back, measure on the natural
shoulder crease line. Refer to
specification to include or exclude neck
trims.
K2 Neck circumference
Measure the neckline from the centre

of the button to the centre of the button
hole. If there is no collar, measure
along the finished neck edge.
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K3 Neck stretch
Extend the neck with the bottom of the

rib trim or collar edges level. Measure
straight across the finished edge.
K4 Front neck drop
Measure down the front neck from an

imaginary line between the side neck
points. Measure to the centre front
neck seam. Exclude neck trims.
K5 Back neck drop
Measure down the back neck from an

imaginary line between the side neck
points. Measure to the centre back
neck seam. Exclude neck trims.
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K6 Neck opening
(funnel or roll neck)
With the garment lying flat, measure

along the top of the neck opening,
across the inside edge.
K7 Break point for lapel and

collar
Measure from the side neck point at

the shoulder seam to the centre of the
first button hole. If the shoulder seam
sits towards the front or the back of the
body, measure from the side neck
points natural crease line.
K8 Collar length
(formal jackets with lapels)
Measure along the attaching seam of

the collar.
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K9 Gorge point to lapel point
Measure from the collar gorge to the

lapel point.
K10 Collar point to collar point
Measure the collar length from the

point to point.
K11 Collar point
Measure the length from the collar

point to where it is attached to the
collar stand.
K12 Tie space

With the garment face up measure the
distance between the collars where it
joins onto the stand at the front.
Measure when the collar is buttoned
up and the button is at the far end of
the buttonhole.
K13 Collar spread
With the garment face up and the top

button at the far end of the buttonhole,
measure the distance between the
collar points. Refer to spec for
guidance if the measurement is taken
on the flat or when worn.
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K14 Collar depth at centre back
At the centre back of the collar

measure the depth from the outside
collar edge to the collar stand.
K15 Collar stand depth at centre

back
At the centre back of the collar stand

measure the depth down to the neck
seam.
K16 Neck trim depth
Measure from the outer edge of the

neck trim to the neck seam.
K17 Lapel Length
Measure the lapel at 90 degrees from

the collar break line to the lapel point.
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Section L – Leg Widths and Leg Openings
L1 Thigh width
Measure across the trouser or short

leg 2.5cm down from the crotch seam.
Ensure that you measure at right
angles to the inside leg seam. The
inside leg seam and the outside leg
seams are level at the hem.
L2 Knee width
At a specified distance down from the

crotch seam, measure across the
trouser leg. Ensure that you measure
at right angles to the inside leg seam.
The inside leg seam and the outside
leg seams are level at the hem. If the
measurement down from the crotch
seam is not specified on the
specification the measurement should
be taken half way down the inside leg
seam.
L3 Leg opening
(trousers and shorts)
Measure along the top of the fabric at

the bottom of the leg. The front and
back edges of the trouser or short must
be level.
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Section M – Rises
M1 Front rise
The waistband to the crotch seam,

following the curve of the rise. If there
is no waistband measure from the top
of the garment down to the crotch
seam, following the curve of the rise.
M2 Back rise
Measure from under the waistband to

the crotch seam, following the curve of
the rise. If there is no waistband,
measure from the top of the garment
down to the crotch seam, following the
curve of the rise.
M3 Centre front neckline to

crotch
Measure from the top edge of the

neckline down to the crotch seam.
Follow the curve of the rise.
Bodysuits
Fold the garment flat and in half along

the centre front. Measure along the
body following the curve from the
neckline to the crotch seam or
opening.
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Section M – Rises
M4 Centre back neckline to

crotch
Measure from the top edge of the

neckline down to the crotch seam.
Follow the curve of the rise.
Bodysuits
Fold the garment flat and in half along

the centre back. Measure along the
body following the curve from the
neckline to the crotch seam or
opening.
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Section N – Suspenders
N1 Waist relaxed
Measure along the top edge of the suspenders

open. Refer to the spec to include or exclude
the closure.
N2 Waist extended
Measure along the top edge of the suspenders

extended. Refer to the spec to include or
exclude the closure.
N3 Depth of centre front
Measure from the top of the waist down to the

bottom edge at the centre front.
N4 Front waist to apex
Measure from the top of the waist at the centre

front to the top of the front suspender strap.
N5 Back suspender to centre back
Measure along the curve from the back

suspender strap to the centre back of the belt.
Refer to the spec to include or exclude the
closure.
N6 Back suspender to front suspender
Measure along the curve between the front

and the back suspender straps.
N7 Suspender elastic length (back)
Measure the total length of the back elastic

strap (adjusted by 3cm), excluding suspender
ends.
N8 Suspender elastic length (front)
Measure the total length of the front elastic

strap (adjusted by 3cm), excluding suspender
ends.
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Section P – Bustier and Bras

P1 Cross bust seam
Measure across the cup seam from

the underarm edge to the bridge
seam.
P2 Cup length
Measure the cup vertically down the

centre from the top edge to the
bottom of the cup.
P3 Top cup depth
At the halfway point along the top

edge top of the cup, measure the
depth from the top edge to the cross
bust seam.
P4 Under cup depth
At the halfway point along the cross

bust seam, measure the depth from
the seam to the wire casing. If there is
no wire casing measure to the bottom
of the cup seam.
P5 Centre front bridge

(top edge)
Measure between the cups at the top

edge of the bridge.
P6 Centre front bridge

(bottom edge)
Measure between the cups at the

bottom edge of the bridge.
P7 Centre front bridge depth
Measure the depth of the bridge

through the centre front.
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P8 Underwire casing
Measure along the outside edge of the

wire casing, from the centre front to the
underarm.
P9 Front seam to the bridge
Measure from the front seam along the

edge of the cup to the bridge seam.
Follow the curve of the cup seam.
P10 Wire play
Measure from the end of the wire at

the underarm to the bottom of the
bartack. The wire must be pushed up
to the centre front bartack.
P11 Back wing
Measure along the bottom edge of the

back wing from the seam or casing
seam to the closure. Refer to the spec
to include or exclude the closure. The
bra must be open flat.
P12 Cradle / wing length

cradle and the wing, from the centre
seam under the bust. The bra must be
open flat.
P13 Cradle length

bra, from the centre front of the bridge
to the centre seam under the bust. The
bra must be open flat.
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P14 Cradle depth
Measure down centre seam from the

bust to the bottom of the cradle.
P15 Body width relaxed

bra open. Refer to the specification to
include or exclude the closure.
P16 Body width extended

bra extended. The bra must be open.
Refer to the spec to include or exclude
the closure.
P17 Bottom edge of wing
Measure from the wire casing to the

back closure. The bra must be open.
P17A
Refer to the specification to include or
P17A Side seam, depth of wing
P18 Upper edge of wing &

underarm
Measure from the apex to the back

strap. The bra must be open.
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P19 Apex to casing
Measure from the apex to the casing.
P20 Underarm apex
Measure along the top edge from the

cup casing to the back closure. Refer
to the specification to include or
P21 Backstrap to back closure

back strap to the back closure. Refer to
the specification to include or exclude
the closure.
P22 Front fabric strap length
Measure at the point where the strap

joins the top of the cup to the end of
the fabric or the fold at the ring.
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P23 Side back panel seam length
Measure along the side back panel

seam from the top edge to the bottom
edge.
P24 Width at back panels
For garments without a centre back

fastenings measure along the tip edge
between the back panel seams.
P25 Side seam length
Measure along the side seam from the

top edge to the bottom edge.
P26 Top back width

side of the cup to the back closure.
Refer to the specification to include or
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P27 Side front length
Measure along the side of the cup from

the side seam to the outside edge of
the strap attachment.
P28 Neckline (front)
Measure along the top edge of the cup.
P29 Width at side panel
Measure along the top of the side

panel from seam to seam.
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P30 Cup bottom width relaxed
Measure at the bottom of the cup along

the seam. Ensure that the garment is
lying open and flat.
P31 Dart length
Measure the finished length of the dart

from the bottom of the cup seam to the
top of the dart.
P32 Cup dart position from the

centre front
Measure from the centre front of the

bra to the dart. Stretch the bra cup until
it is flat. Do not over stretch.
P33 Cup bottom width extended
Measure at the bottom of the cup along

the seam. Extended the cup until it lies
flat but do not over stretch.
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Section Q – Briefs, Bodies and Thongs
Q1 Side seam depth
Measure down the side seam from the

top of the waist elastic or casing, to the
leg opening. Included leg elastic trim.
Q2 Side elastic length
Measure the distance between the

front and back panels with the elastic
relaxed.
Q3 Crotch length or liner length

Fold the crotch or liner lengthways with
the edges of the leg opening level.
Measure along the bottom of the curve.
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Q4 Crotch width (front)
Measure along the front crotch seam

between the leg openings. For
garments without a crotch panel
measure the width at the seam on the
Q4 natural fold.
Q5 Waist relaxed - briefs
With the waistline of the garment

relaxed measure along the top edge of
the casing or the elastic. Ensure that
the top of the front and back waistband
are level.
Q6 Waist extended - briefs
With the waistline of the garment

extended measure along the top edge
of the casing or the elastic. Ensure that
the top of the front and back waistband
are level and do not over stretch.
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Q7 Crotch width (centre)
Measure the crotch seam across at the

narrowest point. To find the narrowest
point fold the front of the crotch in half
toward the back crotch seam.
Q7A
Q7A Crotch/gusset length
Q8 Crotch width (back)
Measure along the back crotch seam

between the leg openings.
Q9 Back rise - thong

top of the waist or the elastic.
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Q10 Back rise extended - thong

top of the waist or the elastic extended.
Don not over stretch.
Q11 Front rise – brief
Fold the garment at the centre front

and the centre back so that the
garment lies sideways. Measure along
the fabric following the curve. Measure
from the top of the waistband or the
elastic to the crotch seam.
Q12 Back rise - brief
Fold the garment at the centre front

and the centre back so that the
garment lies sideways. Measure along
the fabric following the curve. Measure
from the top of the waistband or the
elastic to the crotch seam.
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Q13 Front leg opening
Measure along the curve of the front

leg. Measure from the side seam to the
front crotch seam or crotch opening if
there is a fastening.
Q14 Back leg opening
Measure along the curve of the back

leg. Measure from the side seam to the
back crotch seam or crotch opening if
there is a fastening.
Q15 Front leg opening extended
Measure along the extended front leg

opening. Measure from the side seam
to the front crotch seam or crotch
opening. The crotch must be closed if
there is a fastening. Do not over
stretch.
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Q16 Back leg opening extended
Measure along the extended back leg

opening. Measure from the side seam
to the front crotch seam or crotch
opening. The crotch must be closed if
there is a fastening. Do not over
stretch.
Q17 Width at top of leg
Measure straight across between the

top of the leg openings. Where
applicable measure down the distance
from the side neck point for a body or
for swimwear. For briefs measure
down from the top of the waist.
Q18 Front coverage
Measure between the leg openings

(including the trim) a specified distance
up from the crotch seam or natural fold
at the crotch.
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Q19 Back coverage
Measure between the leg openings

(including the trim) a specified distance
up from the crotch seam or natural fold
at the crotch.
Q20 Front pouch width at waist
Measure under the waistband casing

or elastic at the centre front. Ensure
the measurement is taken with the
elastic extended.
Q21 Front pouch width at crotch
Measure along the seam at the crotch.
Q22 Saddle back width at waist
Measure under the waistband casing

or elastic at the back. Ensure the
measurement is taken with the elastic
extended.
Q23 Saddle back width at seat
Measure along the back crotch seam

at the seat.
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Q24 Front pouch opening length
Measure on the curve the length of the

front pouch opening.
Q25 Crotch dart length
Measure the length of the dart at the

centre front crotch.
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Q26 Y front opening length
Measure down the centre front seam

or binding to the ‘pivot’ point of the
seam or binding. Refer to the spec to
exclude or include the waist elastic or
casing.
Q27 Y front opening length
Measure along seam opening from the

‘pivot’ point of the seam to the leg.
Refer to the spec to exclude or include
the leg binding or elastication.
Q28 Half leg opening
Q28
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Section R – Pockets
R1 Chest pocket and body pocket

from the side neck point
Measure down from the side neck

point to the top of the pocket.
R2 Chest pocket from the centre

front

garment to the nearest side of the
pocket.
R3 Body pocket from the centre

front

garment to the nearest side of the
pocket.
R4 Front pocket position down

from waistband
Measure down from the bottom of the

waistband to the top of the pocket. If
there is no waistband measure from
the top edge of the garment.
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R5 Back pocket position down

from waistband
Measure down from the bottom of the

waistband to the top of the pocket. If
there is no waistband measure from
the top edge of the garment.
R6 Pocket opening
Measure long the finished opening of

the pocket.
R7 Pocket length at side seam
Measure down the side seam from the

bottom of the waistband to the end of
the pocket.
R8 Front pocket position from

centre front
Measure from the centre front to the

nearest side of the pocket.
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R9 Back pocket position from

centre back
Measure from the centre back to the

nearest side of the pocket.
R10 Pocket bag depth
Measure under the waistband down to

the bottom of the pocket. If there is no
of the garment.
R11 Pocket bag depth
Measure under the waistband down to

the bottom of the pocket along the side
seam curve. If there is no waistband
measure down from the top of the
garment.
R12 Pocket bag width
R13 Measure under the waistband from the

side seam to the fold or seam of the
pocket bag. If there is no waistband
measure along the natural waist
R12
position.
R13 Side seam to pocket opening
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Section S – Darts and Pleats
S1 Dart position from centre front
From the centre front of the garment,

measure across the top edge of
garment to the first dart position. If the
garment has a waistband measure
under the waistband.
S2 Pleat position from centre

front
From the centre front of the garment,

garment to the first pleat. If the
S3 Dart position from centre back
From the centre back of the garment,

garment to the first dart position. If the
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Section T – Socks
T1 Foot length
Measure from the end of the toe

closure to the edge of the heel in line
with the heel closure.
T2 Leg length
Measure from the edge of the heel in

line with the heel closure to the top of
the welt.
T3 Across foot
Measure across the width of the middle

of the foot (relaxed and extended).
T4 Across leg
Measure across the width of the

middle of the leg (relaxed and
extended).
T5 Across welt
Measure straight across the welt

(relaxed and stretched).
T6 Welt depth
Measure from the top of the welt to the

bottom of the well.
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Section T – Socks
T7 Sock fitting
The sock must be pulled onto the fit

board.
T8 Sock fitting (without elastane)
If the sock does not contain elastane

the heel must be gripped and pulled to
point ‘A’ (position 2).
T9 Sock fitting (with elastane)
If the sock does contain elastane the

heel must be gripped and pulled to
point ‘B’ (position 3).
To measure points T7, T8 & T9 a

‘TS’ sock board must be used.
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Section U – Hosiery, Tights, Stockings, Hold Ups

and Knee Highs
U1 Waistband or welt depth
Note: Take this measurement before

stretching the garment. Measure from
the top edge to the year change line at
the bottom of the waistband or welt.
U2 Volumetric stretch
measurement
To take this measurement you should

put the garment onto an 11 inch
volumetric leg form. The garment must
be smoothed and straightened by
pulling it downward three times (with
dry hands).
U3 Volumetric body (tights)
To take this measurement put the body

section of the tights over a finned body
form. Gently ease the fabric evenly
around the body form until the
waistband is straight and the yarn
change lines are level with the zero
mark. Take a reading from the body at
the top edge of the waistband. For
tights with a penal gusset, position this
section over the finned side for the
form.
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Section U –Hosiery, Tights, Stockings, Hold Ups

and Knee Highs
U4 Waistband or welt (stretched)
Place your thumbs inside the

waistband or the welt. Stretch the
fabric and take the flat measurement.
A minimum measurement must be
achieved.
U5 Body rise (stretched – tights)
Pinch the seam at the crotch and the

bottom of the waistband, stretch and
measure.
U6 Across sea (stretched –

tights)
Find the halfway between the

waistband and the crotch Pinch the
sides at this level and stretch. Measure
between these points. A minimum
measurement must be achieved.
U7 Mid thigh (stretched)
Find a major point on the thigh. Pinch

each side at this level and stretch.
Measure between these points. A
minimum measurement must be
achieved.
U8 Ankle (stretched)
Pinch each side and stretch. Measure

between these points. A minimum
measurement must be achieved.
U9 Toe depth
Pinch the yarn change line and the toe

seam. Stretch the measure between
these points. A minimum measurement
must be achieved.
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Section V – Hoods
V1 Front hood opening
Measure the length from the peak of

the hood to the centre front of the
neck.
V2 Hood over length
Measure the length of the hood long

the curve, from the front peak down to
the centre back neck.
V3 Hood depth
Measure across the hood, flat, at the

widest part or the halfway point.
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Section V – Hoods
V4 Hood neck circumference
Measure the around the neckline from

centre front to centre front.
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Section X – Fly Openings and Depths
X1 Fly depth
Measure under band from the centre

front opening to the stitch line.
X2 Fly length
Measure down from under the

waistband to the end of the fly opening.
Where there is no waistband measure
down from the top edge of the
garment.
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Section Y – Belts
Y1 Belt length (relaxed)
Measure from the centre of the buckle

to the furthest point at the other end of
the belt.
Y2 Belt length to centre eyelet
Measure from the middle of the centre

eyelet to the centre of the buckle. (The
number of eyelets should be specified
on the size specification).
Y3 Belt eyelet spacing
Measure the distance between the

centre of two neighbouring eyelets.
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Section Z – Zip Lengths
Z1 Zip length
(trousers, shorts, skirts)
Measure the finished length of the zip

on top of the garment. Where there is
no waistband measure down from the
top edge of the garment.
Z2 Zip Length (jackets, tops)
Measure the finished length of the zip

between the top and the bottom stops.
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Section A -Lengths .......................................................................................................... 3

A1 Centre back neck to waist

At the back of the garment, measure

A2 Centre back neck to hem

At the back of the garment, measure

A3 Centre back length (skirt)

At the back of the garment, measure

A4 Centre back length (jumpsuit)

At the back of the garment, measure

A5 Length from side neck point

At the back of the garment, measure

A6 Length from side neck point

At the front of the garment, measure

A7 Length at centre front

At the front of the garment, measure

A8 Apex to hem at front

At the front of the garment, measure

Measure from the crotch seam down to

Measure from the crotch seam to the

A11 Outside leg seam & skirt side

Measure down the outside seam or the

A12 Bust point or empire seam

Measure from the side neck point to

A13 Waist position back

Measure from the side neck point to

A14 Waist position front

Measure from the side neck point to

A15 Side seam length

Measure from the underarm to the

Section B – Bust and Chest

B1 Bust and chest

With the garment closed measure

Fold the garment at the centre back

With the garment closed and lying flat,

Section B – Bust and Chest

With the garment closed, at the

With the garment closed, at the

B6 Across raglan (front)

At the front of the neck, measure

Section B – Bust and Chest

B7 Across raglan (back)

At the back of the neck, measure

B8 Width at centre front apex

At a specified distance down from the

B9 Distance between front straps

At the front of the garment, measure

Section B – Bust and Chest

B10 Distance between back straps

At the back of the garment, measure

B11 Under bust

B12 Front apex to under bust

With the garment relaxed measure

C2 Waist (trousers, jeans, skirts

With the waistband relaxed measure

Extend the elasticated waist until the

C4 Elasticated waist (trousers,

Extend the elasticated waist until the

C5 Hem or welt relaxed

Measure straight across the middle of

C6 Hem or welt extended