BS ISO 8559-1:2017 pdf free.Size designation of clothes—Anthropometric definitions for body measurement.
BS ISO 8559-1 This document provides a description of anthropometric measurements that can be used as a basis for the creation of physical and digital anthropometric databases. The list of measurements specified in this document is intended to serve as a guide for practitioners in the field of clothing who are required to apply their knowledge to select population market segments and to create size and shape profiles for the development of all garment types and their equivalent fit mannequins. The list provides a guide for how to take anthropometric measurements, as well as give information to clothing product
development teams and fit mannequin manufacturers on the principles of measurement and their underlying anatomical and anthropometrical bases.
Annex A describes the use of the pictogram (standardized and modified) based on the selection of most usual body dimensions used for clothing size designation. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with national, regional or international regulations or agreements to ensure harmony in defining population groups and to allow comparison of anthropometric data sets.Measure the body without shoes and in body fitting clothing without bagginess or folds. Bra and briefs are worn to ensure maintenance of ethical practice but, when determining bust girth, it is important to select a bra that does not impact on the measurement of the breast. Bras need to be well fitting,unpadded classic brassiere made of light material without other supports.
Types of attire can affect the measurement of the breast. Therefore, the types of bras worn shall be recorded. NOTE Different body morphologies can make some measurements difficult to acquire e.g. under bust.Standing posture two: the subject stands with feet placed shoulder width apart, weight distributed
equally on both feet, shoulders relaxed. The head is orientated in the Frankfurt plane (see Figures B.2 and B.3).BS ISO 8559-1 pdf download.