ASTM D5219-15
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
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1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to the body dimensions for apparel sizing.
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123.
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The three dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See Figs. 1-19.
1.4 The term “height” has been designated for vertical measurements.
1.5 The term “length” has been designated for contour measurements.
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Standard Terminology Relating to
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Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5219; 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 apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen from the
side.
1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to
the body dimensions for apparel sizing.
armpit, n—the hollow under the junction of the arm and the
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminol- shoulder. (See Fig. 1.)
ogy D123.
back-break point, n—the location on the back of the torso
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of
where the arm separates from the body (See Fig. 2.)
whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The
cervicale, n—the prominent point of the seventh or lowest
three dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See
neck vertebra at the back of the torso.
Figs. 1-19.
DISCUSSION—The cervicale is identified by being more prominent
1.4 The term “height” has been designated for vertical
when the head is bent forward. However, cervicale height measure-
measurements.
ments are made only when the head is erect. (See Fig. 2.)
1.5 The term “length” has been designated for contour
crotch, n—the lowest point of the torso where the legs
measurements.
separate. (See Fig. 1.)
2. Referenced Documents
crown, n—the top of the head. (See Fig. 1.)
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
elbow, n—the joint that articulates between the upper arm and
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions and Body
forearm, n—The distal region of the arm between the elbow
Measurement Procedures
and the wrist. (See Fig. 1.)
ISO 8559 Garment Construction and Anthropometric
front-break point, n—the location on the front of the torso
Surveys—Body Dimensions
where the arm separates from the torso. (See Fig. 1.)
3. Terminology
hip, n—the laterally projecting region formed by the lateral
3.1 Anatomy:
parts of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur together
with the flesh covering them. (See Fig. 1.)
acromion, n—that part of the shoulder blade located at the end
of the spine, which articulates with the collarbone. (See also
knee, n—the joint between the lower and upper leg. (See Fig.
shoulder joint.) (See Fig. 2.)
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ankle, n—the joint between the foot and the lower leg. (See
shoulder joint, n—the juncture of the collarbone and the
Fig. 1.)
shoulder blade.
DISCUSSION—The outer end of the collarbone or clavicle pivots
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against the acromion that in turn pivots against the humerus or upper
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for arm bone in the arm. These bones form the shoulder girdle. (See also
Apparel Sizing.
acromion.) (See Fig. 2.)
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2015. Published April 2015. Originally
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waist, n—the part of the torso at the location between the
10.1520/D5219-15.
lowest rib and hip identified by bending the torso to the side.
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(See Fig. 1.)
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
preferred waist, n—the part of the torso as identified as the
the ASTM website.
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waistbythewearerasapplicabletobottomgarments.(SeeFig.
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FIG. 1 Anatomy
FIG. 2 Upper Back Anatomy
wrist,n—the joint that articulates between the end of the lower 3.2 Anthropometry:
arm and the hand. (See Fig. 1.)
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FIG. 3 Body Measurements
body measurements, n—a standardized distance between two ankle height, n—the vertical distance from the prominence of
specified points on the human anatomy. the outer ankle bone to the floor, taken with subject standing
DISCUSSION—Body measurements generally are based on standard-
and without shoes. (See Fig. 7.)
ized values fr
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Designation: D5219 − 09 D5219 − 15
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5219; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to some of the Figure references in August 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology related to the body dimensions for necessary apparel sizing.
1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D123.
1.3 The terms are listed in alphabetical order regardless of whether they are horizontal or vertical measurements. The three
dimensional Avatars were created by Alvanon Inc. See Figs. 1-1819.
1.4 The term “height” has been designated for vertical measurements.
1.5 The term “length” has been designated for contour measurements.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions and Body Measurement Procedures
ISO 8559 Garment Construction and Anthropometric Surveys—Body Dimensions
3. Terminology
3.1 Anatomy:
acromion, n—that part of the shoulder blade located at the end of the spine, which articulates with the collarbone. (See also
shoulder joint.) (See Fig. 2.)
ankle, n—the joint between the foot and the lower leg. (See Fig. 1.)
apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen from the side.
armpit, n—the hollow under the junction of the arm and the shoulder. (See Fig. 1.)
back-break point, n—the location on the back of the torso where the arm separates from the body (See Fig. 2.)
cervicale, n—the prominent point of the seventh or lowest neck vertebra at the back of the torso.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement for
Apparel Sizing.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009Feb. 15, 2015. Published March 2009April 2015. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20072009 as
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D5219 – 07a.D5219 – 09 . DOI: 10.1520/D5219-09E01.10.1520/D5219-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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DISCUSSION—
The cervicale is identified by being more prominent when the head is bent forward; however,forward. However, cervicale height measurements are
made only when the head is erect. (See Fig. 2.)
crotch, n—the lowest point of the torso where the legs separate. (See Fig. 1.)
crown, n—the top of the head. (See Fig. 1.)
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FIG. 1 Body MeasurementsAnatomy
FIG. 2 Upper Back MeasurementsAnatomy
elbow, n—the joint that articulates between the upper arm and the lower arm. (See Fig. 1.)
forearm, n—The distal region of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. (See Fig. 1.)
front-break point, n—the location on the front of the torso where the arm separates from the torso. (See Fig. 1.)
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FIG. 3 Body Measurements
hip, n—the laterally projecting region formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur together with the
flesh covering them. (See Fig. 1.)
knee, n—the joint between the lower and upper leg. (See Fig. 1.)
shoulder joint, n—the juncture of the collarbone and the shoulder blade.
DISCUSSION—
The outer end of the collarbone or clavicle pivots against the acromion whichthat in turn pivots against the humerus or upper arm bone in the arm.
These bones form the shoulder girdle. (See also acromion.) (See Fig. 2.)
waist, n—the part of the torso at the location between the lowest rib and hip identified by bending the torso to the side. (See Fig.
1.)
preferred waist, n—the part of the torso as identified as the waist by the wearer as applicable to bottom garments. (See Fig. 1.)
wrist, n—the joint that articulates between the end of the lower arm and th
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