1. T.Shirt
2. Vest
"HOW TO MEASURE"
3. Cami-Vest
4. Shirt & Blouse
GUIDE FOR APPAREL VENDORS
5. Waistcoat
6. Jumper
2009
7. Dress
8. Skirt
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9. Trouser & shorts
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10. Coat, Jkt, Blazer
11. Trims (1)
12. Trims (2)
How to Measure - T- Shirt
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Cross Shoulder Seam - From outer shoulder edge to outer shoulder edge.
Sleeve Over arm - From outer shoulder edge, measure along fold to the sleeve opening.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhole.
Bicep - 1" below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge parallel to the sleeve opening.
Sleeve Opening - Measure along sleeve opening, edge to edge.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Back Neck Width - Edge to edge, seam to seam or inside binding (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Front Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of front neck.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
Imaginary line
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How to Measure - Vest
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight across or along the curve at bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge alon
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Back Neck Width - Edge to edge, seam to seam or inside binding (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Front Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of front neck.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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Imaginary line
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How to Measure - Cami Vest
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below centre front neck. Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight across or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Armhole Curved - Measure from the apex along the curve to underarm.
Total Strap Length - Measure from the front apex to the back apex.
Front/Back Neck Width - Measure straight across between straps.
Front/Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of neckline.
Front Length - Measure from the apex straight down to the hem.
Centre Back Length - From top edge of centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure - Shirts & Blouses
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam or along the natural fold line to the outer shoulder edge.
Across Shoulder - Outer shoulder edge to outer shoulder edge
Sleeve Over arm - From outer shoulder edge measure along fold to the edge of cuff.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhol
Bicep - 1" below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge parallel to the sleeve opening.
Cuff/Sleeve Opening - Measure along cuff/sleeve opening, edge to edge.
Cuff Depth - Measure from the seam to edge of cuff.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Front Neck Drop - From back neck seam to top edge of front neck.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck seam.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem, staying parallel to the centre front.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure - Waistcoat
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight across or along the bottom edge at back.
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhole.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Back Neck Width - Edge to edge or seam to seam.
Front Neck Drop - From imaginary line to break point.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to hem at longest point.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure - Jumper
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Hem Width - Measured straight along bottom edge, side seam to side seam.
Hem Rib Depth - Measure from the top edge of the rib to the bottom edge at hem
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Across Shoulder - Outer shoulder edge to outer shoulder edge
Sleeve Over arm - From outer shoulder edge, measure along fold to the sleeve opening.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhol
Bicep - 1" below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge parallel to the sleeve opening.
Sleeve Opening - Measure along sleeve opening, edge to edge.
Sleeve Rib Depth - Measure from the top edge of the sleeve rib to the bottom edge of sleeve opening.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Back Neck Width - Edge to edge, seam to seam or inside binding (whichever is specified on point of measure chart).
Front Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of front neck.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure - Dress
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge
High Hip - 4" below waist, measure straight across, edge to edge.
Low Hip - 8" below waist, measure straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart)
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Sleeve Over arm - From outer shoulder edge measure along fold to the sleeve opening.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhole.
Bicep - 1" below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge parallel to the sleeve opening.
Cuff/Sleeve Opening - Measure along cuff/sleeve opening, edge to edge.
Cuff Depth - Measure from seam to end of sleeve opening.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Back Neck Width - Edge to edge, seam to seam or inside binding (whichever is specified on the measurement chart)
Front Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of front neck.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to top edge of back neck.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure - Skirt
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Waist - Measured straight along top edge
Waistband Depth - From top edge of waistband to bottom edge of waistband.
Top Hip - Measure down 4" below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) and straight across edge to edge.
Lower Hip - Measure down 8" below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) and straight across edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Centre Back Length - Excluding waistband, measure straight down to hem (if no waistband, measure from the top edge).
Vent/Split Length - Measure from top of vent/split to hem.
Zip Length - Measure from below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) to base of zip
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How to Measure - Trousers & Shorts
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Waist - Measured straight along top edge
Waistband Depth - From top edge of waistband to bottom edge of waistband.
Top Hip - Measure down 4" below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) and straight across edge to edge.
Lower Hip - Measure down 8" below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) and straight across edge to edge.
Leg Opening - Measure from inner edge to outer edge straight across bottom opening.
Thigh - From 1" below crotch, measure from inner edge to outer edge straight across parallel to leg opening.
Knee - At halfway point between the crotch & leg opening, measure the knee width edge to edge parallel to leg opening.
Front Rise - Straighten rise without stretching and measure from below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) to crotch join.
Back Rise - Straighten rise without stretching and measure from below waistband (or top edge if no waistband) to crotch join.
Inside Leg - Measure from crotch join seam straight down to hem.
Outside Leg - Measure from below waistband at side seam straight down to hem.
Yoke Depth at centre back - Measure from below waistband/top edge straight down to longest point.
Yoke Depth at side seam - Measure from below waistband straight down along side seam.
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How to Measure - Coats, Jackets & Blazers
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Chest - 1" below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
Waist - At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP (Side Neck Point). Measurement taken straight across, edge to edge.
Lower Hip - 8" below waist, measure straight across, edge to edge.
Hem - Measured straight or curved along bottom edge, side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement chart).
Shoulder Seam - From HPS/SNP measure along the seam to the outer shoulder edge.
Sleeve Over arm - From outer shoulder edge measure along fold to the sleeve opening.
Armhole Straight - Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to bottom of armhole. Armhole Curved - Measure from outer shoulder edge along curve to bottom of armhole.
Bicep - 1" below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge parallel to the sleeve opening.
Cuff/Sleeve Opening - Measure along cuff/sleeve opening, edge to edge.
Cuff Depth - Measure from seam to end of sleeve opening.
Across Front - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Across Back - From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight across, edge to edge of armhole.
Front Neck Drop - From back neck seam to break point.
Back Neck Drop - From imaginary line to back neck seam.
Front Length - Measurement taken from HPS/SNP straight down to the hem, staying parallel to the centre front.
Centre Back Length - From the centre back neck, measure straight down to the hem.
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How to Measure the following:
Collars
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Hoods & Roll necks
Collar - Leaf edge
Collar - Depth
Collar - Neck circumference
Collar - Stand depth
Collar - Point
Collar - Spread
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Raglan
Hood Opening - At c/front
Hood Width - At widest
Hood - Overhead
Roll Neck Width - Top edge
Roll Neck - Depth
Roll Neck Width - Neck seam
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Sleeve - Over arm
Bicep - Width
Front - Raglan seam
Back - Raglan seam
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How to Measure the following:
Waistband, zips & belts
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Waistband/Belt - Depth
Belt Loop - Length
Belt Loop - Width
Drawstring - Length
Zip - Length
Belt - Length
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Pocket - Width
Pocket - Depth
Pocket Flap - Width
Pocket Flap - Depth
Pocket Opening - Straight
Pocket Opening - Along Curve
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