ASTM D6960-04

Standard Table of Body Measurements Relating to Women's Plus Size Figure Type, Sizes 14W-32W (Withdrawn 2013)

SCOPE
1.1 This table lists body measurements of the adult female "plus" figure type, sizes 14W through 32W. Although these are body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for female figures in this size range when considering such factors as fabric type, desired ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
1.2 The values stated in either acceptable SI units or inch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This table lists body measurements of the adult female “plus” figure type, sizes 14W through 32W.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles, this table was withdrawn in January 2013 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 03-Jan-2013
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.55 - Body Measurement for Apparel Sizing

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6960 − 04
StandardTable of Body Measurements
Relating to Women’s Plus Size Figure Type, Sizes
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14W–32W
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6960; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope garments that are consistent with the current anthropometric
characteristics of the population of interest.
1.1 This table lists body measurements of the adult female
“plus” figure type, sizes 14W through 32W.Although these are 4.2 This table should in turn reduce or minimize consumer
body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in design- confusion and dissatisfaction related to apparel sizing.
ing apparel for female figures in this size range when consid-
4.3 For further information, refer to ISO 3635 and
ering such factors as fabric type, desired ease for body
ISO 8559.
movement, styling, and fit.
1.2 The values stated in either acceptable SI units or
5. Apparatus
inch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard. The
5.1 All apparatus are calibrated for accuracy.
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
5.2 Tape Measure, dimensionally stable and approximately
therefore,eachsystemmustbeusedindependentlyoftheother,
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15 mm ( ⁄2 in.) wide and graduated accurately in mm ( ⁄16 in.)
without combining values in any way.
increments.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Plastic Goniometer, to measure the degree of shoulder
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
slope.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5.4 Scale, calibrated for standard body weight.
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
parel Sizing
6. Procedure
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3635-1981 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions and
6.1 General Procedure:
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Body Measurement Procedure 6.1.1 Verify that measuring devices and scales are within
ISO 8559 Garment Construction and Anthropometric
calibration.
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Surveys-Body Dimension 6.1.2 For all vertical and most horizontal measurements,
measure the body while standing erect without shoes and with
3. Terminology
feet approximately 15 cm (6 in.) apart.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to body
6.1.3 Take all body measurements over regular undergar-
dimensions, refer to Terminology D5219. For definitions of
ments normally worn by the subject.
other textile terms used in this table, refer to Terminology
6.1.4 Take all measurements except torso circumferences,
D123.
height, and weight from the same side of the body for
consistency.
4. Significance and Use
6.1.5 Refer to Terminology D5219 for the location of all
4.1 The use of the body measurement information given in
points to be measured (see Section 2).
Table 1 will enable manufacturers to develop patterns and
6.2 Body Measurements:
1 6.2.1 Across Back Shoulder—Measure the horizontal dis-
These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
tance across the back from the top of one shoulder joint to the
Apparel Sizing.
top of the other shoulder joint, taken with the arms down.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2004. Published February 2004. DOI: 10.1520/
6.2.2 Ankle Girth—Measure the maximum horizontal cir-
D6960-04.
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cumference of the ankle, taken over the greatest prominence of
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the anklebones.
Standardsvolume information refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.2.3 Ankle Height—Measure the vertical distance from the
the ASTM website.
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prominence of the outer ankle bone to the floor, taken with
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D6960 − 04
TABLE 1 Standard Table of Body Measurements for Women’s Plus Size Figure Type, Sizes 14W–32W
Size 14W 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W 28W 30W 32W
A
Girth Measurements, in.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bust Girth 39 ⁄2 41 ⁄2 43 ⁄2 45 ⁄2 47 ⁄2 49 ⁄2 51 ⁄2 53 ⁄2 55 ⁄2 57 ⁄2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Waist Girth 31 ⁄2 33 ⁄2 35 ⁄2 37 ⁄2 39 ⁄2 41 ⁄2 43 ⁄2 45 ⁄2 47 ⁄2 49 ⁄2
High-Hip Girth 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hip Girth 41 ⁄2 43 ⁄2 45 ⁄2 47 ⁄2 49 ⁄2 51 ⁄2 53 ⁄2 55 ⁄2 57 ⁄2 59 ⁄2
1 5 3 3 1 1 7 1 5
Mid-Neck Girth 15 ⁄4 15 ⁄8 16 16 ⁄8 16 ⁄4 17 ⁄8 17 ⁄2 17 ⁄8 18 ⁄4 18 ⁄8
3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
Neck Base Girth 15 ⁄4 16 ⁄4 16 ⁄4 17 ⁄4 17 ⁄4 18
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