The Apparel Sizing System of the Lower Garments for Early Adolescent Boys

청소넌 전기 남학생의 하의 치수 체계에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Kyung-A (Dept. of Clothing Fashion Yeungnam University) ;
  • Uh, Mi-Kyung (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Hanyang University) ;
  • Suh, Mi-A (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Hanyang University)
  • Published : 2008.04.30

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to propose apparel sizing system for each body shape of early adolescent boys. The subjects of this study were 549 boys in the capital area. Their body shapes were classified based on 47 anthropometric measurements, 43 photographic measurements and 10 indexed measurements. The apparel sizing system was proposed for each body shape. For data analysis were performed descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and crosstabulation using SPSS Ver. 12. The control dimensions to propose apparel sizing system were stature and waist circumference for the lower garments. Intervals between sizes were 5cm for stature and irregular for waist circumference. For each type, $5{\sim}8$ sizes were proposed for lower garments. Reference measurements suggested fur lower garments were 7 items. This study is meaningful in that it proposed apparel sizing system for each type of body shape. The results of this study are expected to contribute to planning sizes according to the type of body shape and improving the fitness of ready-made clothes in apparel and school uniform manufacturers.

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