BS ISO 8559-2:2017 pdf download

BS ISO 8559-2:2017 pdf download.Size designation of clothes — Part 2: Primary and secondary dimension indicators
1 Scope
This document specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with ISO 8559-1 (anthropometric definitions for body measurement). The primary aim of this document is to establish a size designation system that can be used by manufacturers and retailers to indicate to consumers (in a simple, direct and meaningful manner) the body dimensions of the person that the garment is intended to fit. Provided that the size of the person’s body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined in accordance with ISO 8559-1, this designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit. This information can be indicated by labelling, etc. The size designation system is based on body measurements, not garment measurements. The choice of garment measurements is normally determined by the designer and the manufacturers who make appropriate allowances to accommodate the type and position of wear, style, cut and fashion elements of the garment.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8559-1, Size designation of clothes — Anthropometric definitions for body measurement
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1 primary dimension
body dimension, in centimetres, that is used to designate the size of a garment for the consumer
3.2 secondary dimension
body dimension, in centimetres (or in the case of pantyhose, body mass in kilograms), that can additionally be used to designate the size of a garment for the consumer
3.3 cup size
difference between the bust girth and the underbust girth
Note 1 to entry: See ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.7.7.
4 Definition of primary and secondary dimensions in garments
Primary and secondary dimensions are defined as shown in Table 1. These body measurements provide the basis for the designation of clothing sizes, independently from the product itself, for garment types as diverse as jackets, skirts, underwear, corsetry (intimate apparel) and headwear. Body measurements are listed separately for men’s, women’s, boys’ and girls’ clothing. For infants, body height is used as the primary dimension (see ISO 8559-1) except for headwear, socks, stockings and gloves. Heights and girths are measured in accordance with ISO 8559-1. The primary dimension constitutes the basic size designation system. A number of the secondary dimensions, as given in Table 1, may be used in such a designation system. The following example explains how to use the table. EXAMPLE The relevant indication of a men’s jacket is designated by the chest girth, indicated on a pictogram. Waist girth and/or body height and/or back shoulder width can be given as further optional measurements. Hand size is a code based on the hand girth in centimetres (ISO 8559-1).