Methods for Garment Measurement: Accurate Techniques for Apparel Production

Methods for Garment Measurement: Accurate Techniques for Apparel Production

Noor Ahmed Raaz
Specialized in Apparel Manufacturing
Owner and Editor in Chief Textile Merchandising
Asst. Prof., Department of Textile Engineering
Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
Email: textilemerchandising1@gmail.com

 

Garment Measurement:

Garment measurement refers to the specific dimensions taken from a finished piece of clothing. These measurements are used to ensure a proper fit and to maintain consistency in sizing during production. Key garment measurements include chest, waist, hip, sleeve length, and overall garment length. These measurements can vary depending on the style and type of clothing, such as shirts, pants, or dresses. Accurate garment measurements are essential for quality control and customer satisfaction in the fashion industry.

Now, I would like to discuss the method of garment measurement.

Method of Garment Measurement:

The method of garment measurement has been designed to show how and where to measure a wide variety of different measurement points on finished garments across all product areas. It should be used when creating or reviewing size specifications and measuring garments. Each measurement point has a written description and a diagram to help explain the method of measurement. In order to make using this process more efficient and effective, it has been broken down into sections, and every point of measure has been given a unique code.

Before garment measurement, we must understand the selection of garments and coding system. The method of garment measurement has been broken down into 4 sections. They are as follows

1. GEN– General

2. LUS -Lingerie, Underwear, and Swimwear

3. ACC –Accessories

4. SAH -Socks and Hosiery

The 3 letter abbreviation identifies each of the sections. Within each of the sections, the points of measure have been broken down into subcategories and each of these has been given a letter code.

1. GEN- General:

A  Body Lengths

B  Necks/Collars

C  Hoods

D  Shoulder/Bust/Chest

E  Cups/Bridge

F  Under band/Wings

G  Armhole/Strap/Sleeve

H  Waist

I  Hip

J  Hem/Sweep

K  Gusset/Crotch

L  Rise/Leg Widths

M  Yokes

N  Zipper/Fly/Placket

O  Pockets/Pocket Position

P  Darts/Vents/Pleats

Q  Miscellaneous

In addition, each individual point of measure has been given a number. The combination of the sub-category code, the point of measure number and the section code gives each point of measure a unique reference code. An example within the General Guide (GEN), the sub category for Body Length is A. Center Front Length-C/F neck to waist at hem is a point of measure that can be found in the General guide under Body Lengths.

2. LUS- Lingerie, Underwear, and Swimwear:

A  Body lengths

B  Necks/collars

D  Shoulder/bust/chest

E  Cups/bridge

F  Under band/wings

G  Armhole/strap/sleeve

H  Waist

I  Hip

K  Gusset/crotch

L  Rise/leg widths

N  Zipper/fly/placket

3. ACC- Accessories:

R  Hats/Headwear

S  Gloves/Mittens

T  Bags/Wallets

U  Scarves

V  Belts

4. SAH- Socks and Hosiery:

W  Socks

X  Hosiery

Conclusion:

These guidelines follow the four sections and give full references for all of the associated points of measure in the form of code a diagram (like as above example of GEN- General). Therefore, anyone get full description about how to take this measurement – from which point to which point – and any special instructions which need to make it exact.