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Voluntary Product Standard PS 42–70: Body Measurements for the Sizing of Women's Patterns and Apparel
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1988 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
- ISSN
- 1470-6423
- eISSN
- 1470-6431
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1470-6431.1988.tb00484.x
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate apparel sizing needs of women 65 years or older. Girth, vertical, width and length body measurements were taken from a computerized Body Graph Measuring Device placed on 104 participants. Findings showed significant differences between sample, and PS 42–70 and commercial basic pattern measurements in three of four sizing systems identified. In all differences, 65‐plus measurements were larger. Bust girth, abdominal extension and base of armscye girth measurements with height were acceptable sizing predictors for bodice, skirt and sleeve, respectively.
Journal
International Journal of Consumer Studies – Wiley
Published: Sep 1, 1988