Garment fit by numbers: Statistical identification of a garment's misfit
2014 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
A challenge for manufacturers of garments is to decide which sizes to make available for a potential target group. Mismatches between the garment’s sizes/proportions and a target group will decrease its fit and increase loss of sales. The purpose of this study is to develop a systematic model to identify and optimize the distribution of a garment’s sizes and proportions in order to provide a target group appropriate fit. This study is based on sample-garment measurements, experienced-based values and data containing body measurements of 2208 individuals. Statistical data from the case were analysed to find a model to detect mismatches between standard garments and a target group. The results show that it is possible to use a systematic model to define the shortcomings of a garment´s range of sizes and proportions. If implemented, this could have effects on the available garment sizes and its proportions, resulting an increased garment fit for a target group.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Tampere University of Technology , 2014.
Keywords [en]
garment fit, standard sizes, evaluation of fit, anthropometric, systematic model
National Category
Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Research subject
Textiles and Fashion (General)
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-7300Local ID: 2320/14601ISBN: 978-952-15-3269-6 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-7300DiVA, id: diva2:888013
Conference
Ambience14, 7-9 September, Tampere, Finland
2015-12-222015-12-222018-01-10Bibliographically approved