ASTM D6240/D6240M-12
(Specification)Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Mature Men, ages 35 and older, Sizes Thirty-Four to Fifty-Two (34 to 52) Short, Regular, and Tall
Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Mature Men, ages 35 and older, Sizes Thirty-Four to Fifty-Two (34 to 52) Short, Regular, and Tall
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The use of the body measurement information in Tables 1 and 2 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns and garments that are consistent with the current anthropometric characteristics of the population of interest. This practice should in turn reduce or minimize consumer confusion and dissatisfaction related to apparel sizing. (Also refer to ISO 3635 Size Designation Procedures.)
Three-dimensional avatars depicting each of the mature mens sizes in short, regular and tall, were created by Alvanon, Inc. and included in this standard to assist manufacturers in visualizing the posture, shape, and proportions generated by the measurements charts in the accompanying Tables. (Avatar 1-6) See Figs. 1-3.
SCOPE
1.1 These tables list body measurements of mature male figure type, age 35 and older, sizes 34 through 52 in Short, Regular, and Tall. Although these are body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for Mature Men in this size range when considering such factors as fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D6240/D6240M–12
Standard Tables of
Body Measurements for Mature Men, ages 35 and older,
Sizes Thirty-Four to Fifty-Two (34 to 52) Short, Regular, and
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Tall
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6240/D6240M; 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.
INTRODUCTION
These body measurement tables were developed from evaluation of data currently used in the
apparel industry. These tables were developed from data published by the U.S. Department of
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Commerce, Caesar Study, Size USA Study, Current USA industry and Studies, Scans and
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documentation from Alvanon Inc. This standard takes into consideration Mature Men at a standard
height of Short 5 ft 7 in., Regular 5 ft 10 in., and Tall 6 ft 2 in. (65 % of average USA population)
taking into account the decrease and increase in body weight that shift a person from one size to
another, while this person does not gain in height. Major review and evaluation was done. The
incremental growth at different key body points has been addressed and defined, which resulted in
identifying increases and decreases at different rates in specific areas; chest, waist, high hip and
hip/seat.Additionally to better serve the industry, incremental movement between sizes was reviewed
ensuring smooth transition between sizes. To verify the proposed body measurements, a three-
dimensional Avatar was created in the Men’s Short, Regular and Tall size range 34 through 52 by
Alvanon Inc. for a visual reference and is also attached in the documentation.
1. Scope 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 These tables list body measurements of mature male
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
figure type, age 35 and older, sizes 34 through 52 in Short,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Regular, andTall.Although these are body measurements, they
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for Mature Men
in this size range when considering such factors as fabric type,
2. Referenced Documents
ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
parel Sizing
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
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2.2 ISO Standard:
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
ISO 3635 Size Designation of Clothes, Definitions, and
with the standard.
Body Measurement Procedures
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3. Terminology
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
3.1 Definitions:
Apparel Sizing.
3.1.1 For definitions relating to body dimensions, refer to
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally
Terminology D5219.
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6240–98(2006).
DOI: 10.1520/D6240_D6240M-12.
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U.S. Department of Commerce, Voluntary Product Standard: Body Measure-
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ments for the Sizing of Children’s Apparel, NIST Publication No. PS 54-172, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Washington, DC. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Caesar:SummaryStatisticsfortheAdultpopulation(Ages18-65)oftheUnited Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
States of America, June 2002. the ASTM website.
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Available from: http://www.tc2.com/sizeusa.html Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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Alvanon, Inc., 145 W. 30th Street, Suite 1000, New York, NY 10001. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in these 6.2.7 Under-Bust Girth—Measure the horizontal circumfer-
tables, refer to Terminology D123. ence around the body under the arms and bust.
6.2.8 Upper-Chest Girth—Measure the horizontal circum-
4. Significance and Use
ference around the body, taken under the arms and above the
fullest part of the chest/bust including the lower portion of the
4.1 The use of the body measur
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Designation:D6240–98 (Reapproved 2006) Designation: D6240/D6240M – 12
Standard Tables of
Body Measurements for Men Sizes Thirty-Four to Sixty (34
to 60) RegularBody Measurements for Mature Men, ages 35
and older, Sizes Thirty-Four to Fifty-Two (34 to 52) Short,
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Regular, and Tall
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6240; 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.
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6240/D6240M; 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.
INTRODUCTION
These body measurement tables were developed from evaluation of data currently used in the
apparel industry. These tables were developed from data published by the U.S. Department of
2 3 4
Commerce, Caesar Study, Size USA Study, Current USA industry and Studies, Scans and
5
documentation from Alvanon Inc. This standard takes into consideration Mature Men at a standard
height of Short 5 ft 7 in., Regular 5 ft 10 in., and Tall 6 ft 2 in. (65 % of average USA population)
taking into account the decrease and increase in body weight that shift a person from one size to
another, while this person does not gain in height. Major review and evaluation was done. The
incremental growth at different key body points has been addressed and defined, which resulted in
identifying increases and decreases at different rates in specific areas; chest, waist, high hip and
hip/seat.Additionally to better serve the industry, incremental movement between sizes was reviewed
ensuring smooth transition between sizes. To verify the proposed body measurements, a three-
dimensional Avatar was created in the Men’s Short, Regular and Tall size range 34 through 52 by
Alvanon Inc. for a visual reference and is also attached in the documentation.
1. Scope
1.1These standard tables cover the body measurements of men from size thirty-four to sixty. Although these are body
measurements, they can be used in designing apparel for men in this size range when such factors as fabric type, ease of body
movement, styling, and fit are taken into account.
1.2The values stated in either acceptable metric units or in other 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.
1.1 These tables list body measurements of mature male figure type, age 35 and older, sizes 34 through 52 in Short, Regular,
and Tall.Although these are body measurements, they can be used as a baseline in designing apparel for Mature Men in this size
range when considering such factors as fabric type, ease for body movement, styling, and fit.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
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These tables are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement forApparel
Sizing.
Current edition approved Jan.Feb. 1, 2006.2012. Published February 2006.March 2012. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 19982006 as
D6240–98(2006). DOI: 10.1520/D6240-98R06.10.1520/D6240_D6240M-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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U.S. Department of Commerce, Voluntary Product Standard: Body Measurements for the Sizing of Children’s Apparel, NIST Publication No. PS 54-172, Washington,
DC.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Caesar: Summary Statistics for the Adult population (Ages 18-65) of the United States of America, June 2002.
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Available from: http://www.tc2.com/sizeusa.html
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Alvanon, Inc., 145 W. 30th Street, Suite 1000, New York
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