Measuring Manual

“How To Measure”

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M A N U A L


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Knit Tops/Sweaters with Collar or Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Woven Tops: Sportshirts/Blouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tanks/Vests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dresses/Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Women’s Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Women’s Pants/Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Always FitTM/Secret FitTM Unlined Pants/Shorts/Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Men’s Pants/Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Casual/Activewear Pants: Gusset/No Gusset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sportcoats/Blazers/Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Outerwear Jackets/Coats/Vests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Robes/Sleepwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27


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This guide is to ensure that all Norm Thompson Vendors, Product Quality Management, Field Auditors, and Distribution Center Staff are all using the same measurement criteria when measuring garments. There will be exceptions to these guidelines which will be noted on style specific size specification sheets.

Outlined below are measuring guidelines:

1. All measurements should be taken with either a plastic or metal tape measure.Plastic tape measures will stretch over time; these should be checked periodicallyagainst a metal ruler to ensure accuracy.

2. Numbering system - each measurement in this manual has a 3-digit number. The first number indicates the body zone ranging from numbers 1-9. i.e. head area 100s,neck area 200s, arm area 300s, chest/bust 400s, waist/torso area 500’s, hip 600s, legarea 700s, bottom area 800s, ankle/misc. 900s.

3. All measurements are to be taken with garments laid on a flat surface, in a relaxedposition, with all wrinkles gently smoothed out. All measurements should be taken withbuttons and/or zippers fully closed unless otherwise stated.

4. All knitwear items should be “patted” to remove creases and folds, but not stretched,unless specified.

5. All extended measurements should be taken against a stationary measuring tool,such as a tape measure adhered to a flat surface. Items should be measured in the following manner:

Insert elastic: extend garment until fabric is smooth without breaking stitches.

Stretch material: garment should be fully extended, but not distorted. Stitches should not be broken.

Definitions:CB = Center BackCF = Center FrontHPS = High Point Shoulder

INTRODUCTION

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NUMBERING SYSTEM - Numbers are based on a 1-9 system. Each number identifies a “zone” of the body, beginning with 1 at the top and descending to 9 at the bottom.

Critical Measurements

200 Center Back (CB) Length 500 Waist300 Sleeve Length 508/510/512 Front Rise301 Shoulder Width 509/511/513 Back Rise400 Chest 600 Hip604 Bottom Opening 700 Inseam

Standard Measurements

100 Hood Height101 Hood Opening102 Crown Height103 Brim Width104 Hat Circumference

200 Center Back (CB) Length 201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length202 Neck Width203 Neck Drop204 Zipper Length205 Placket Length206 Neck Circumference207 Neck Minimum Stretch

300 Sleeve length (CB) (3 point measurement)301 Shoulder Width302 Raglan Armhole Depth303 Armhole Circumference304 Armhole Circumference Sleeveless305 Sleeve Width306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening

400 Chest/Bust402 Front bodice length from High Point Shoulder403 Back bodice length from High Point Shoulder404 Back Waist Length

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500 Waist Relaxed501 Waist Extended502 Waist for Tops503 Waist-Button Jackets508 Front Rise -Women509 Back Rise -Women510 Front Rise - Men/Unisex511 Back Rise - Men/Unisex512 Front Rise w/Gusset513 Back Rise w/Gusset514 Regular Belt515 Belt without Eyelets516 Tie Belt517 Skirt (CB) Length

600 Hip - 3 pt. measurement601 Hip - Straight measurement602 Hip - Active wear pants603 Hip - from HPS604 Bottom Opening

700 Inseam701 Inseam w/Gusset702 Outseam703 Thigh Width704 Thigh Width w/Gusset

800 Sweep802 Knee

900 Leg Opening901 Slit/Vent Length

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based onstyle, side to side measure is either to side seam orto natural fold.

502 Waist Measure from side to side at the narrowest point.

604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side on the inside.Garments with tail/slit: measure straight across at top of tail/slit.

Rib bottom - Straighten natural contour of bottomedge and measure along a stationary ruler or tape measure.

200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center of the back neck, straight down to the bottomof the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back LengthMeasure from the back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment facing you, measure straight across from shoulderpoint to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) of shoulder.

300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armholeseam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of thesleeve; include cuff.


KNIT TOPS/SWEATERS WITH COLLAR OR BAND - Men’s/Women’s

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Tee Shirt.eps

Polo sport shirt.eps

W sleevless t-shirt.eps

301 300

200

400

604

502

604

201

Armhole Circumference303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole atshoulder seam (or natural fold) following seamcurve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

304 Sleeveless Align front and back armholeedges together. Measure from top of armhole atshoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve tobottom of armhole.

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of arm-hole. With tape measure at a right angle to center foldof sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across to center fold.

302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally in a straight line from center back neck to top of sideseam at underarm.

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight acrossthe bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on the inside.Button styles should be closed.

202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measurefrom inside edge to inside edge. For collar or bandedneck: measure from seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back to the seam at thecenter front. For hemmed or bound neck: measurestraight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure alongneck seam/edge, following curve.

207 Neck Opening Minimum StretchNeckline should be fully extended, but not distorted.Stitches should not be broken.

205 Placket Length Measure from top to bottomof placket opening.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening to bottom of hem.

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Polo sport shirt.eps

W sleevless t-shirt.eps303

305

302

306

203

202

Collars.eps

206

Collars.eps

901

205

W sleevless t-shirt.eps

304

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based onstyle, side to side measure is either to side seam orto natural fold. For styles with back pleats: measurewith pleat open.


604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side.Garments with tail/slit: measure straight acrossat top of tail/slit.

200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center of the back neck, straight down to the bottom of the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back LengthMeasure from the back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment facing you, measure straight across from shoulderpoint to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold)of shoulder.

300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure from center back neck, across shoulder topoint where the shoulder meets the top of armholeseam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve; include cuff.


WOVEN TOPS: SPORTSHIRTS/BLOUSES - Men’s/Women’s

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mens shirt.eps 502

400

300

301

200

604

604

201


304 Sleeveless Align front and back armholeedges together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to bottom of armhole.

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center fold of sleeve, measure from the underarmstraight across to center fold.

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on theinside. Button styles should be closed.

202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measurefrom inside edge to inside edge. For collar or bandedneck: measure from seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back to the seam at thecenter front. For hemmed or bound neck: measurestraight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure alongneck seam/edge, following curve.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit openingto bottom of hem.

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303

306

305

206

306

304

901

202

203

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based onstyle, side to side measure is either to side seam orto natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measurewith pleat open.


604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side on theinside. Garments with tail/slit, measure straight acrossat top of tail/slit.

200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center of the back neck seam, down the center back, to the bottom of the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back LengthMeasure from the back high point of shoulder seam or from the natural shoulder fold straight down to the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment facing you, measure straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) of shoulder.

304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edgestogether. Measure from top of armhole at shoulderseam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening to bottom of hem.


TANKS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s

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vest.eps

shell top.eps

vest.eps

400

604

502

901

304

502

304

400

604

200

201

301

604

202 Neck Width Measure from inside edge to inside edge for hemmed or bound neck. For collar or banded neck measure from seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back to the seam at thecenter front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

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202

203


402 Front Bodice Length High point shoulder (HPS) - Measure from the front high point of shoulderseam or at the natural shoulder fold straight down tothe bodice seamline, keeping the tape measure parallel to the center front.

502 Waist Measure from side to side along the waistseam or from bottom row of stitching. For garmentswithout a waist seam, measure at narrowest point ormeasure 16" down from high point shoulder (HPS).Measure straight across from side to side.

Hip600 Dress/Jumper with defined waist seamMeasure down 6" from waistline seam at centerfront and at each side seam/natural fold (3 pt.measurement). Measure from side to side keeping the tape measure parallel to the contourof the front waistline. If dress has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline.

603 Dress/Jumper with no defined waistseam Measure down from front high point shoulder (HPS) 24". Measure straight across from side to side.

800 Sweep With garment closed, measure the openingon the inside, following the hem contour.


DRESS/JUMPER - Women’s

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W shirtdresses.eps

W shirtdresses.eps

400

402

502

600W shirtdresses.eps

800

603

W JUMPER.EPS

502

200 Center Back (CB) LengthDress Measure from the center of the back neck seam, straight down to the bottom of the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back LengthJumper/scoop neck High Point Shoulder (HPS)-Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam(or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to thebottom of the garment, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

403 Back Bodice Length High Point Shoulder (HPS) - Measure from the back high point of shoulderseam or from the natural shoulder fold to the bodiceseamline, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

404 Back Waist LengthDress with defined waist Measure straight downfrom center back neck to waist seam or bottom row of stitching.

Jumper with defined waist High Point Shoulder (HPS)-Measure from the back high point of shoulderseam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight downto the waist seam, keeping the tape measure parallelto center back.

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment facing you, measure straight across from shoulderpoint to shoulder point at seamline (or natural fold) ofof shoulder.

300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armholeseam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of thesleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measure uncuffed.


304 Sleeveless Align front and back armholeedges together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to bottom of armhole.

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W JUMPER.EPS

W shirtdresses.eps

W JUMPER.EPS

404

300

201

200

403

301

303

304

404

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ars.eps

W shirtdresses.eps

206

901

202

203

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to centerfold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straightacross to center fold.

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside.Button styles should be closed.

202 Neck Width Measure from inside edge to inside edge of hemmed or bound neck. For collar or banded neck measure from seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck, measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back to the seam at thecenter front. For hemmed or bound - measure straightdown from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure alongneck seam or edge, following curve.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure along top of slit openingto bottom of hem.

Belt Length514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prongto center eyelet.

515 Without eyelets Measure from centerbar to opposite end.

516 Tie Measure from end to end.

W shirtdresses.eps

305

514

515

516

306

Waist500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along the inside of the waistband at the top edge.

501 Extended For extended measurements,measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended.

600 Hip/Seat Measure down 6" from bottom of waistband at center front and at each side seam/nat-ural fold (3 pt. measurement). Measure from side toside keeping the tape measure parallel to the contourof the front waistline. If skirt has a casing, measuredown from the last row of stitching at waistline. If nowaistband, measure down from top edge of skirt.

517 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center back at the waistband seam, straight down to the bottom of the garment. If skirt has a casing,measure down from the last row of stitching at waist-line. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of skirt.

800 Sweep With garment or vent closed, measure the opening on the inside, following the hem contour.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure along top of slit/vent opening to bottom of hem.


WOMEN’S SKIRTS- Fixed waist/Elastic Waist

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skirts.eps

skirts.eps

skirts.eps

517

800

600

600

500

skirts.eps

600

500

500

901

Waist*500 Relaxed Measure from side to side alongthe inside of the waistband at the top edge.

501 Extended For extended measurements, measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended.

* For Always Fit™ and Secret Fit™ measure,refer to page 16.

600 Hip/Seat Measure down 6" from bottom of waistband at center front and at each side seam/nat-ural fold (3 pt. measurement). Measure from side toside keeping the tape measure parallel to the contourof the front waistline. If garment has a casing, mea-sure down from the last row of stitching at waistline.If no waistband, measure down from top edge of garment.

703 Thigh Width Lay one leg flat with inseam centered. Measure 1" below the crotch seam intersection. Measure across the leg perpendicular to inseam from fold to fold.

508 Front Rise Measure the front rise from the bottom of waistband seam to crotch seam intersection following the rise curve. If pant has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitchingat waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of garment.

509 Back Rise Measure the back rise from the bottom of waistband seam to crotch seam intersection following the rise curve. If pant has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitchingat waistline. If no waistband, measure down from topedge of garment.


WOMEN’S PANTS/SHORTS - Fixed Waist/Elastic Waist

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womens pant

500

600

pant front/inseam/rise.eps

703

508509

700 Inseam Lay one leg flat with inseam centered. Measure from the crotch seam intersectiondown to the bottom of garment, along inseam.

702 Outseam Measure from the bottom of waistbandseam to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam. If pant has a casing, measure downfrom the last row of stitching at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of garment.

900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight across from side to side.

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womens pant

900

700

702

A. Slider Tab Finished Measurements:43⁄4" length x 3⁄4" height.

B. Back Slider Tab should be set 3⁄4" from side seamon back waistband with 1⁄4" tolerance.

C. At relaxed waistband measurement, front waistbandedge should be set 1" from side seam.


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A

B

C

Sla

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Sid

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Back Waistband

Front Waistband

mens pant.eps

511

Waist*500 Relaxed Measure from side to side alongthe inside of the waistband at the top edge.

501Extended For extended measurements,measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended.

*For Always Fit™ and Secret Fit™ measure, refer to page 16.

601 Hip/Seat Lay the garment flat. The center front waistband will lay approximately 1" below thecenter back waistband. From the fly bartack, measurestraight across the garment from side to side.

703 Thigh Width Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below thecrotch seam intersection, from inseam to outside fold,perpendicular to the front crease.

510 Front Rise Measure straight down from top of waistband to intersection of crotch seam. Measureflat without stretching seam.

511 Back Rise Measure straight down from top of waistband to intersection of crotch seam. Measureflat without stretching seam.

700 Inseam Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg along the inseam. Measure from the crotchseam intersection down to the bottom of the garment,following the seam contour.

702 Outseam Measure from the top of waistband, or if pant has no waistband, measure from top of thegarment to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam.

802 Knee Measure at the center point (half-way point) of the inseam. Measure straight across the legfrom fold to fold or crease to crease.



MEN’S PANTS/SHORTS- Fixed Waist/Elastic Waist

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mens pant.eps

500

601

703

802

700

900

mens pant.eps

510

702

Waist500 Relaxed Measure from side to side alongthe inside of the waistband at the top edge.

501 Extended For extended measurements, measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended. (Not shown)

602 Hip/Seat Measure down 8" from top of waistband/casing at center front. Measure straight across the garment from side to side.

Thigh Width703 No Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below the crotch seam intersection, from inseam to outside fold, perpendicular to the front crease.

704 Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold thepant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below thegusset’s center point, from inseam to outside fold,perpendicular to the front crease.

Front Rise510 No Gusset With front rise straightened,measure from top of waistband/casing to inter-section of crotch seam. Measure flat withoutstretching seam.

512 Gusset With front rise straightened, measure from top of waistband/casing to centerpoint of gusset, without stretching seam.


CASUAL/ACTIVEWEAR PANT: GUSSET/NO GUSSET - Unisex

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elastic waist pant /gussets

elastic waist pant /gussetselastic waist pant /gussets

703704

512

500

500

602

510

Back Rise511 No Gusset With back rise straightened, measure from top of waistband/casing to intersectionof crotch seam. Measure flat without stretching or distorting seam.

513 Gusset With back rise straightened, mea-sure from top of waistband/casing to center point of gusset. Measure flat without stretching or distorting seam.

Inseam700 No Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold thepant leg along the inseam. Measure from the crotchseam intersection down to the bottom of the garment,following the seam contour.

701 Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the pantleg along the inseam. Measure from the gusset center point, down to the bottom of the garment, following the seam contour.

702 Outseam Measure from the top of waistband, or if pant has no waistband, measure from top of thegarment to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam.


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701

702

700

900

513


511

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based onstyle, side to side measure is either to side seam orto natural fold. Lapels must remain in their naturalfolded position, as pictured.

503 Waist: Men’s/Women’s1 Button Measure at the center of the button, straightacross waist to natural fold or side seam.

2 Button Measure at the top button,straight acroswaist to natural fold or side seam.

3 Button Measure at the center button, straightacross waist to natural fold or side seam.

4 Button Measure down from front High Point Shoulder (HPS).

Women’s—16"Men’s—18"

Measure straight across from side to side.

604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side on the inside. Garments with side slits: measure straight across at top of slit. Garments with vent: measure straight across the bottom with vent closed.


SPORTCOATS/BLAZERS/JACKETS - Men’s/Women’s

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Blazer f/b.eps

Blazer f/b.epsBlazer f/b.eps

503

503

604

503

400

16”

18” 503

503

200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center of the back neck, straight down to the bottomof the garment.


300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armholeseam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of thesleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuf:f measure uncuffed.

Armhole Circumference303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole atshoulder seam, following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.


306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside.Button styles should be closed.

202 Neck Width Measure from seam to seam, or fromfelt edge to felt edge.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back neck to lapelcrossover point.

901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit/vent opening to bottom of hem.

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Blazer f/b.eps

Blazer f/b.eps

303

305

200

300

301

306

202

203

901


604 Bottom Opening Jacket/Vest. With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side on the inside. Garments with tail/slit,measure straight across at top of tail/slit.

Rib knit bottom band - Straighten bottom edge ofcontour and measure along a stationary ruler ortape measure.

800 Sweep Coat With garment closed, measure the opening on the inside, following the hem contour.

200 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the center of the back neck, straight down to the bottom of the garment.


300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure

from center back neck, across shoulder to pointwhere the shoulder meets the top armhole seam,down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve;include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measureuncuffed.

Raglan Sleeve - Measure from center back neckdown outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve;include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measureuncuffed.


OUTERWEAR JACKETS/COATS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s

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OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS


300

301

200

400

604


800


300





304 Sleeveless Align front and back armholeedges together. Measure from top of armhole atshoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to bottom of armhole.

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of arm-hole. With tape measure at a right angle to center foldof sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across to center fold.

302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally in a straight line from center back neck to top of sideseam at underarm.

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on theinside. Button styles should be closed.

Rib knit cuff - Straighten bottom edge of contourand measure along a stationary ruler or tapemeasure.

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure alongneck seam or edge, following curve.

100 Hood Height Measure from High Point Shoulder (HPS) straight up to top of hood.

101 Hood Opening Align neck seam and front edges of hood. Measure hood opening from centerfront neck seam to top of hood.

204 Zipper Length Measure from top zipper tab along zipper to bottom stop.

Belt Length514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prong to

center eyelet.

515 Without eyelets Measure from center bar to opposite end.

516 Tie Measure from end to end.

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OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPSOUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS

306

304

305303

302

204

100

101

516

515

514

206

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ROBES/SLEEPWEAR - Men’s/Women’s

400 Chest/ Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based onstyle, side to side measure is either to side seam orto natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measurewith pleat open.

Wrap styles Align side seams/natural fold at arm-holes so that sides are in a straight line from armholeto hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest tohem, keeping sides straight. Measure 1" below arm-holes, straight across garment from side to side.

601 Hip/Seat Measure down from high point shoulder(HPS).

Women’s Hip—24"Men’s Hip—26”

Measure straight across the garment from side to side.

Wrap styles Align side seams/natural fold at arm-holes so that sides are in a straight line from armholeto hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest tohem, keeping sides straight. Measure down from highpoint shoulder (HPS).

Women’s Hip—24”Men’s Hip—26”

Measure straight across the garment from side to side.

800 Sweep Measure closed at bottom of garment, following contour of hem.

Wrap styles - Align side seams/natural fold at arm-holes so that sides are in a straight line from armholeto hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest tohem, keeping sides straight. With overlap in place,measure closed at bottom of garment, following con-tour of hem.

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200 Center Back Length Measure from the center of the back neck seam, down the center of the back, to the bottom of the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back LengthMeasure from back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the bottom of the garment keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.


300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement)Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armholeseam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of thesleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measure uncuffed.


304 Sleeveless Align front and back armholeedges together. Measure from top of armhole atshoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to bottom of armhole.


302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure straight diagonal from center back neck to top of side seam at underarm.

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306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside. Button styles should be closed.

Belt Length516 Tie Measure from end to end.

202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measurefrom inside edge. For collar or banded neck: measurefrom seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure verticallyfrom the seam at the center back to the seam at the center front. For hemmed or bound: measurestraight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

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102 Crown Height Lay flat and measure from brim/visor seamline (or edge) to top of crown.

103 Brim Width Measure across widest and/or narrowest part of brim (as specified on spec sheet) from seamline to edge.

104 Circumference Measure total circumference along inside seam or edge, following contour.


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