“How to Measure” MANUAL

“How To Measure” MANUAL

MAY 2009

“How To Measure”

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 “How To Measure”

INTRODUCTION 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 periodically against 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, leg area 700s, bottom area 800s, ankle/misc. 900s.

3. All measurements are to be taken with garments laid on a flat surface, in a relaxed position, with all wrinkles gently smoothed out. All measurements should be taken with buttons 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 Back CF = Center Front HPS = High Point Shoulder

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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 Waist 300 Sleeve Length 508/510/512 Front Rise 301 Shoulder Width 509/511/513 Back Rise 400 Chest 600 Hip 604 Bottom Opening 700 Inseam

Standard Measurements

100 Hood Height 101 Hood Opening 102 Crown Height 103 Brim Width 104 Hat Circumference

200 Center Back (CB) Length 201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length 202 Neck Width 203 Neck Drop 204 Zipper Length 205 Placket Length 206 Neck Circumference 207 Neck Minimum Stretch

300 Sleeve length (CB) (3 point measurement) 301 Shoulder Width 302 Raglan Armhole Depth 303 Armhole Circumference 304 Armhole Circumference Sleeveless 305 Sleeve Width 306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening

400 Chest/Bust 402 Front bodice length from High Point Shoulder 403 Back bodice length from High Point Shoulder 404 Back Waist Length

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500 Waist Relaxed 501 Waist Extended 502 Waist for Tops 503 Waist-Button Jackets 508 Front Rise -Women 509 Back Rise -Women 510 Front Rise - Men/Unisex 511 Back Rise - Men/Unisex 512 Front Rise w/Gusset 513 Back Rise w/Gusset 514 Regular Belt 515 Belt without Eyelets 516 Tie Belt 517 Skirt (CB) Length

600 Hip - 3 pt. measurement 601 Hip - Straight measurement 602 Hip - Active wear pants 603 Hip - from HPS 604 Bottom Opening

700 Inseam 701 Inseam w/Gusset 702 Outseam 703 Thigh Width 704 Thigh Width w/Gusset

800 Sweep 802 Knee

900 Leg Opening 901 Slit/Vent Length

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KNIT TOPS/SWEATERS WITH COLLAR OR BAND - Men’s/Women’s Polo sport shirt.eps

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

502 Waist Measure from side to side at the narrowest point. 400

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

Rib bottom - Straighten natural contour of bottom edge 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 bottom of the garment.

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length Tee Shirt.eps Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to 502 the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure parallel to center back.

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment 604 facing you, measure straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) of shoulder. 301 300 300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement) Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole

seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the 200 sleeve; include cuff. 201

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Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve MeasureW sleevless from top of armhole t-shirt.eps at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam 303 curve to bottom of armhole at side seam. 305

304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to W sleevless t-shirt.eps bottom of armhole.

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of arm- Polo sport shirt.eps 901 hole. With tape measure at a right angle to center fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across to center fold. Collars.eps 304 302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally in a straight line from center back neck to top of side seam at underarm.

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 For hemmed or bound neck: measure

from inside edge to inside edge. For collar or banded 302 neck: measure from seam to seam.

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing 306 you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically from the seam at the center back to the seam at the center front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge.

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay Collars.epsflat from center front to center back. Measure along neck seam/edge, following curve.

202 207 Neck Opening Minimum Stretch Neckline should be fully extended, but not distorted. Stitches should not be broken. 205 203

205 Placket Length Measure from top to bottom of placket opening.

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

206

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

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based on style, side to side measure is either to side seam or to natural fold. For styles with back pleats: measure with pleat open. 400 502 Waist Measure from side to side at the narrowest point. mens shirt.eps 502 604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side. Garments with tail/slit: measure straight across at top of tail/slit. 604

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 Length 201 Measure 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.

604 301 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.

300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement) 301 Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top of armhole seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the 300 sleeve; include cuff.

200

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Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

303 304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges together. Measure from top of armhole 305 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 306 center fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across 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 For hemmed or bound neck: measure 304 from inside edge to inside edge. 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 vertically from the seam at the center back to the seam at the center front. For hemmed or bound neck: measure straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge. 306

206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure along 202 neck seam/edge, following curve. 203

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

901

206

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TANKS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s shell top.eps

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based on style, side to side measure is either to side seam or 304 to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure with pleat open. 400 502 Waist Measure from side to side at the narrowest point. 502 604 Bottom Opening With garment closed, measure straight across from side to side on the 604 vest.eps

inside. Garments with tail/slit, measure straight across 901 at 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. 304

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam 400 or from the natural shoulder fold straight down to the bottom of garment, keeping the tape measure 502 parallel to center back.

604 301 Shoulder Width With back of garment

facing you, measure straight acrossvest.eps from shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) of shoulder.

304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges 301 together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

200 901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit opening

to bottom of hem. 201

604

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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. 202

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

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W shirtdresses.eps DRESS/JUMPER - Women’s

400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, 400 straight across garment from side to side. Based on style, side to side measure is either to side seam or to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure 502 with pleat open.

W shirtdresses.eps 402 Front Bodice Length High point shoulder 600 (HPS) - Measure from the front high point of shoulder 402 seam or at the natural shoulder fold straight down to the bodice seamline, keeping the tape measure parallel to the center front.

502 Waist Measure from side to side along the waist seam or from bottom row of stitching. For garments without a waist seam, measure at narrowest point or W JUMPER.EPS measure 16" down from high point shoulder (HPS). Measure straight across from side to side.

Hip 600 Dress/Jumper with defined waist seam Measure down 6" from waistline seam at center front and at each side seam/natural fold (3 pt. measurement). Measure from side to side 502 keeping the tape measure parallel to the contour of the front waistline. If dress has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline.

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

from side to side. 603

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

800

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200 Center Back (CB) Length 301 W JUMPER.EPS Dress Measure from the center of the back neck seam, straight down to the bottom of the garment. 403

201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length Jumper/scoop neck High Point Shoulder (HPS)- Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the bottom of the garment, keeping the tape measure 200 parallel to center back. 404

403 Back Bodice Length High Point Shoulder (HPS) - Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam or from the natural shoulder fold to the bodice seamline, keeping the tape measure parallel to 201 center back.

404 Back Waist Length Dress with defined waist Measure straight down from center back neck to waist seam or bottom rowW JUMPER.EPS of stitching.

Jumper with defined waist High Point Shoulder (HPS)-Measure from the back high point of shoulder seam (or from the natural shoulder fold) straight down to the waist seam, keeping the tape measure parallel 404 to center back. 300

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

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

Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at 303 shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

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

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

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight 305 across the bottom of the sleeve or cuff on the inside. 306 Button styles should be closed.

202 Neck Width Measure from inside edge to inside edge of hemmed or bound neck. For collar 202 or banded neck measure from seam to seam. 203

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck, measure vertically from the seam at the center back to the seam at the center front. For hemmed or bound - measure straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge. ars.eps 206 Neck Circumference Close neckline and lay flat from center front to center back. Measure along neck seam or edge, following curve.

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

901 Belt Length 514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prong to center eyelet.

515 Without eyelets Measure from center 206 bar to opposite end.

516 Tie Measure from end to end.

514

515

516

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skirts.eps WOMEN’S SKIRTS- Fixed waist/Elastic Waist skirts.eps

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

600 501 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/natural fold (3 pt. measurement).skirts.eps Measure from side to side keeping the tape measure parallel to the contour of the front waistline. If skirt has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of skirt. 500

517 Center Back (CB) Length Measure from the

center back at the waistband seam, straight down 600 to the bottom of the garment. If skirt has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline. 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. skirts.eps901 Slit/Vent Length Measure along top of slit/vent 500 opening to bottom of hem.

600

517

901

800

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

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

501 Extended For extended measurements, measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended. 600

* 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/natural fold (3 pt. measurement). Measure from side to side keeping the tape measure parallelpant to front/inseam/rise.eps the contour of the front waistline. If garment has a casing, measure 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. 508 508 Front Rise Measure the front rise from the 509 703 bottom of waistband seam to crotch seam intersection following the rise curve. If pant has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at 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 stitching at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of garment.

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

702 Outseam Measure from the bottom of waistband seam to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam. If pant has a casing, measure down from the last row of stitching at waistline. If no waistband, measure down from top edge of garment. 700 900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight across from side to side.

900

womens pant

702

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ALWAYS FIT™/SECRET FIT™UNLINED PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS - Men’s/Women’s

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

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

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

Front Back Waistband Waistband

C Slash Pocket Slash Side Seam

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MEN’S PANTS/SHORTS- Fixed Waist/Elastic Waist 500

mens pant.eps Waist* 500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along the inside of the waistband at the top edge. 601 501Extended For extended measurements, measure as above with elastic or knit fully extended. 703 *For Always Fit™ and Secret Fit™ measure, refer to page 16. 702 601 Hip/Seat Lay the garment flat. The center front waistband will lay approximately 1" below the center back waistband. From the fly bartack, measure straight across the garment from side to side. 700 802 703 Thigh Width 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.

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

511 Back Rise Measure straight down from top of waistband to intersection of crotch seam. Measure 900 flat without stretching seam.

700 Inseam Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg along the mensinseam. pant.eps Measure from the crotch seam intersection down to the bottom of the garment, 511 following the seam contour.

702 Outseam Measure from the top of waistband, or if pant has no waistband, measure from top of the garment to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam. 510 802 Knee Measure at the center point (half-way point) of the inseam. Measure straight across the leg from fold to fold or crease to crease.

900 Leg Opening Measure on the inside, straight across from side to side. 17 “How To Measure” Page 1 of 2

CASUAL/ACTIVEWEAR PANT: GUSSET/NO GUSSET - Unisex

500 Waist

500 Relaxed Measure from side to side along elastic waist pant /gussets the inside of the waistband at the top edge. 500 512 501 Extended For extended measurements, measure as above with elastic or knit fully 510 extended. (Not shown) 602 602 Hip/Seat Measure down 8" from top of waistband/casing at center front. Measure straight across the garment from side to side.

Thigh Width 703 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 the pant leg along the inseam. Measure 1" below the gusset’s center point, from inseam to outside fold, perpendicular to the front crease.

Front Rise elastic waist pant /gussetselastic waist pant /gussets 510 No Gusset With front rise straightened, measure from top of waistband/casing to intersection of crotch seam. Measure flat without stretching seam.

512 Gusset With front rise straightened, 704 measure from top of waistband/casing to center 703 point of gusset, without stretching seam.

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Back Rise 511 No Gusset With back rise straightened, measure from top of waistband/casing to intersection of crotch seam. Measure flat without stretching or distorting seam. 513

513 Gusset With back rise straightened, mea- elastic waist pant /gussets sure from top of waistband/casing to center point of gusset. Measure flat without stretching or distorting seam. 511 Inseam 700 No Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg along the inseam. Measure from the crotch seam intersection down to the bottom of the garment, following the seam contour.

701 Gusset Lay the garment flat and fold the pant leg 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 the elastic waistgarment pant /gussets to the bottom of the leg, following the contour of the side seam.

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

elastic waist pant /gussets

701

702

700

900

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SPORTCOATS/BLAZERS/JACKETS - Men’s/Women’s Blazer f/b.eps

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

503 503 Waist: Men’s/Women’s 1 Button Measure at the center of the button, straight across waist to natural fold or side seam.

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

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

4 Button Measure down from front High 503 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.

503

16” 503

18” 503

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

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

of shoulder. 300

300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement) 200 Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuf:f

measure uncuffed. 901

Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam, following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

305 Sleeve Width Measure 1" below bottom of 203 armhole. With tape measure at a right angle to center 303 fold of sleeve, measure from the underarm straight across to center fold.

305 306 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 from felt edge to felt edge. 306

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically from the seam at the center back neck to lapel crossover point. 202 901 Slit/Vent Length Measure at top of slit/vent opening to bottom of hem.

OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS

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OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS OUTERWEAR JACKETS/COATS/VESTS - Men’s/Women’s

OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS 400 Chest/Bust Measure 1" below armholes, straight across garment from side to side. Based on style, side to side measure is either to side seam or to natural fold. For styles with back pleats, measure with pleat open. 400 604 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. 604

Rib knit bottom band - Straighten bottom edge of contour and measure along a stationary ruler or tape measure.

800 Sweep Coat With garment closed, measure OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS 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 800 the bottom of the garment.

301 301 Shoulder Width With back of garment 300 facing you, measure straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) of shoulder. 200 300 Sleeve Length (CB) (3 pt. measurement) Measure from center back neck, across shoulder to point where the shoulder meets the top armhole seam, down outside edge/fold to the bottom of the sleeve; include cuff. Garments with rolled cuff: measure 300 uncuffed.

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

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Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam. 303 305 OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS 204 304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges 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 underarm straight across 304 to center fold.

OUTERWEAR JACKET F/B.EPS 302 Raglan Armhole Depth Measure diagonally in a straight line from center back neck to top of side seam at underarm.

306 Sleeve/Cuff Opening Measure straight across the bottom of the sleeve (or cuff) on the inside. Button styles should be closed. 306 Rib knit cuff - Straighten bottom edge of contour 302 and measure along a stationary ruler or tape measure.

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

100 100 Hood Height Measure from High Point 101 Shoulder (HPS) straight up to top of hood. 206 101 Hood Opening Align neck seam and front edges of hood. Measure hood opening from center front neck seam to top of hood.

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

Belt Length 514 514 Regular Measure from tip of buckle prong to center eyelet.

515 Without eyelets Measure from center bar to 515 opposite end.

516 Tie Measure from end to end. 516 23

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ROBES/SLEEPWEAR - Men’s/Women’s

Wrap styles Align side seams/natural fold at armholes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to hem, keeping sides straight. Measure 1" below arm- 601 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- 800 holes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to hem, keeping sides straight. Measure down from high point 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- 24” 601 holes so that sides are in a straight line from armhole 26” 601 to hem. Overlap front a consistent width from chest to hem, keeping sides straight. With overlap in place, measure closed at bottom of garment, following contour 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. 301 201 High Point Shoulder (HPS) Back Length Measure 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 300 parallel to center back. 201

301 Shoulder Width With back of garment facing you, measure straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point at seam line (or natural fold) 200 of shoulder.

Armhole Circumference 303 Sleeve Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following seam curve to bottom of armhole at side seam.

303 304 Sleeveless Align front and back armhole edges together. Measure from top of armhole at shoulder seam (or natural fold) following curve to 305 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 underarm straight

across to center fold. 306

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

304 302

shell top.eps

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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 Length 516 Tie Measure from end to end.

516

202 Neck Width For hemmed or bound neck: measure from inside edge. For collar or banded neck: measure

from seam to seam. 306

203 Neck Drop Lay garment flat with front facing you. For collar or banded neck: measure vertically from the seam at the center back to the seam at 202 the center front. For hemmed or bound: measure straight down from CB neck edge to CF neck edge. 203

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102 Crown Height Lay flat and measure from

brim/visor seamline (or edge) to top of crown. 102

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. 104

102

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