ASTM F1731-21
(Practice)Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Sizing is a critical factor that must be considered when selecting and using protective clothing. Properly sized garments add to the safety and performance of wearer by not restricting movement. A work uniform that restricts movement or exposes skin to hazardous environments will result in lost efficiency and less protection.
5.2 In those cases where work uniforms become an element of a multi-layered protective ensemble, it is essential that uniform fit does not restrict the wearer’s movements or interfere with the fit and use of other safety-related clothing and equipment.
5.3 This practice can be used for selecting the proper size and fit of work uniforms for fire and rescue personnel and personnel in other occupations where the potential exists for hazardous thermal exposures.
5.4 This practice is not intended to apply to multi-layered thermal protective clothing, such as firefighter protective clothing, where other factors apply to the fit relative to its performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to assist in size selection of work uniforms for fire and rescue services personnel and workers who have the potential to be exposed to thermal hazards. Work uniform ensembles consist of a shirt and trouser apparel combination.
1.1.1 This practice does not apply to thermal protective clothing that includes multiple layers, such as firefighter protective clothing.
1.2 This practice is applicable to uniforms for both male and female personnel.
1.3 This practice provides an internationally recognized means for measuring human body dimensions for the selection and ordering of shirts, trousers, and one-piece coveralls.
1.4 This practice provides a means for evaluating the fit of selected uniform sizes.
1.5 This practice provides a standard list of textile and apparel terminology specific to the clothing industry which is used in determining size and fit of garments. This vocabulary will be useful in communications between buyers and sellers.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents given in parentheses are for information only and may be approximate.
1.7 This standard is not intended for use in evaluating the fire-resistive performance or durability of work uniforms. In addition, this practice does not provide a means to quantify the likelihood of human injuries related to the fit of uniforms or protective clothing.
1.8 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1731 − 21
Standard Practice for
Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services
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Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1731; 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
The selection of proper uniform size is important to fit and appearance for all users, but more
importantly, it relates directly to garment function. In certain occupations, such as fire and rescue
services,properfitandfunctionrelatesdirectlytotheindividual’sabilitytoperformjobsthatareoften
hazardous. Issues of proper fit are directly associated with the risk of injury. A work uniform that
restricts movement or exposes the skin to hazardous environments will result in lost efficiency and
may promote injury and illness. Proper sizing is a factor in the ability of a person to perform tasks that
often involve life-or-death situations. A work uniform must also fit well to function properly when
additional outer protective garments and safety equipment are worn.
This practice establishes a standard method for measuring body dimensions pertinent to the
determination of a garment size which provides good fit. It also presents issues critical to garment size
selection as it relates to fit. Functional methods are provided for determining proper fit of a uniform.
Information is provided on garment shrinkage which results from the clothing being laundered.
Maternity wear and unique sizing issues are addressed.
1. Scope 1.5 This practice provides a standard list of textile and
apparel terminology specific to the clothing industry which is
1.1 This practice is intended to assist in size selection of
used in determining size and fit of garments. This vocabulary
work uniforms for fire and rescue services personnel and
will be useful in communications between buyers and sellers.
workers who have the potential to be exposed to thermal
hazards.Work uniform ensembles consist of a shirt and trouser 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The inch-pound equivalents given in parentheses are
apparel combination.
for information only and may be approximate.
1.1.1 This practice does not apply to thermal protective
clothing that includes multiple layers, such as firefighter
1.7 This standard is not intended for use in evaluating the
protective clothing.
fire-resistive performance or durability of work uniforms. In
addition, this practice does not provide a means to quantify the
1.2 Thispracticeisapplicabletouniformsforbothmaleand
likelihood of human injuries related to the fit of uniforms or
female personnel.
protective clothing.
1.3 This practice provides an internationally recognized
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
means for measuring human body dimensions for the selection
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and ordering of shirts, trousers, and one-piece coveralls.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4 This practice provides a means for evaluating the fit of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
selected uniform sizes.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F23.60 on Human Factors.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2021. Published February 2021. Originally
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1731 – 96 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F1731-21. Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5 body dimension, n—in garment construction, a body
2 measurement which can be used to build a sizing system or to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
select an appropriately sized garment.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for
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Designation: F1731 − 96 (Reapproved 2013) F1731 − 21
Standard Practice for
Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services
1
Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1731; 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
The selection of proper uniform size is important to fit and appearance for all users, but more
importantly, it relates directly to garment function. In certain occupations, such as fire and rescue
services, proper fit and function relates directly to the individual’sindividual’s ability to perform jobs
that are often hazardous. Issues of proper fit are directly associated with the risk of injury. A work
uniform that restricts movement or exposes the skin to hazardous environments will result in lost
efficiency and may promote injury and illness. Proper sizing is a factor in the ability of a person to
perform tasks that often involve life or death life-or-death situations. A work uniform must also fit well
to function properly when additional outer protective garments and safety equipment are worn.
This practice establishes a standard method for measuring body dimensions pertinent to the
determination of a garment size which provides good fit. It also presents issues critical to garment size
selection as it relates to fit. Functional methods are provided for determining proper fit of a uniform.
Information is provided on garment shrinkage which results from the clothing being laundered.
Maternity wear and unique sizing issues are addressed.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to assist in size selection of work uniforms for fire and rescue services personnel and workers who
may have the potential to be exposed to thermal hazards. Work uniform ensembles consist of a shirt and trouser apparel
combination.
1.1.1 This practice does not apply to thermal protective clothing that includes multiple layers, such as firefighter protective
clothing.
1.2 This practice is applicable to uniforms for both male and female personnel.
1.3 This practice provides a standard an internationally recognized means for measuring human body dimensions for the selection
and ordering shirts and trousers.of shirts, trousers, and one-piece coveralls.
1.4 This practice provides a means for evaluating the fit of selected uniform sizes.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F23.60
on Human Factors.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013Feb. 1, 2021. Published July 2013February 2021. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
F1731 - 96 (2008).F1731 – 96 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/F1731-96R13.10.1520/F1731-21.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.5 This practice provides a standard list of textile and apparel terminology specific to the clothing industry which is used in
determining size and fit of garments. This vocabulary will be useful in communications between buyers and sellers.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents given in parentheses are for
information only and may be approximate.
1.7 This standard is not intended for use in evaluating the fire resistive fire-resistive performance or durability of work uniforms.
In addition, this practice does not provide a means to quantify the likelihood of human injuries that may be related to the fit of
uniforms or protective clothing.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 1Section 7.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization
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