Fashion & Textile Research Journal (한국의류산업학회지)

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A Study on the Suggestion for the Revision of Standard Sizing System for Female Adult's Garments

성인 여성복의 KS 치수 표준 개정을 위한 제안 연구

  • Nam, Yun-Ja (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Jeong-Yim (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Paichai University) ;
  • Jung, Jae-Eun (Dept. of Fashion Design, SoongEue Women's College)
  • 남윤자 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 이정임 (배재대학교 의류패션학과) ;
  • 정재은 (숭의여자대학교 패션디자인전공)
  • Received : 2014.07.22
  • Accepted : 2014.09.11
  • Published : 2014.10.31
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Abstract

KS K 0051(2009) was established in 1990 and revised in 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. Recently the structure of apparel production and distribution are changing like as small quantity batch production, increase of importing abroad apparel and increase of on-line shopping mall. Based on Social and economic conditions, examine the potential for use of KS K 0051(2009) standard sizing system for female adult's garments are needed. Through which, it was intended to suggestion for the revision of standard sizing system for female adult's garments which can facilitate communication among consumer, producer and sellers. The improvement point was discussed through review of the current KS K 0051 (2009) and abroad standard sizing system for female adult's garments, ISO 3637(1977), ISO 4416(1981), BS EN 13402-2(2002), BS EN 13402-3(2004), JIS L 4005(2001) and GB/T 1335.2(2008). Also, the revision of standard sizing system for female adult's garments was suggested using data of 6th Size Korea. As a result of this study, in the revision, formal wear, casual wear, training wear and under wear were separated to simplify the classification and the classification of body type were excluded. Also, it is possible that size designation was simplified through optional notation and letter code based on bust girth could be marked together in casual wear.

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