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ISO 8559-2:2017

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Size designation of clothes — Part 2: Primary and secondary dimension indicators

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Language(s)

French, English

Published date

28-02-2017

ISO 8559-2:2017 specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with ISO 8559‑1 (anthropometric definitions for body measurement).

The primary aim of this document is to establish a size designation system that can be used by manufacturers and retailers to indicate to consumers (in a simple, direct and meaningful manner) the body dimensions of the person that the garment is intended to fit. Provided that the size of the person's body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined in accordance with ISO 8559‑1, this designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit. This information can be indicated by labelling, etc.

The size designation system is based on body measurements, not garment measurements. The choice of garment measurements is normally determined by the designer and the manufacturers who make appropriate allowances to accommodate the type and position of wear, style, cut and fashion elements of the garment.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes ISO/DIS 8559-2, ISO 3636, ISO 3637, ISO 3638, ISO 4415, ISO 4416, ISO 4417 and ISO 4418. (03/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
25
PublisherName
International Organization for Standardization
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS ISO 5971:2017 Size designation of clothes. Tights
17/30349157 DC : 0 BS ISO 8559-3 - SIZE DESIGNATION OF CLOTHES - PART 3: METHODOLOGY OF THE CREATION OF THE BODY MEASUREMENT TABLES AND INTERVALS
ISO 5971:2017 Size designation of clothes — Tights

ISO 5971:2017 Size designation of clothes — Tights
ISO 13688:2013 Protective clothing — General requirements
EN 13402-2:2002 SIZE DESIGNATION OF CLOTHES - PART 2: PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DIMENSIONS
ISO 8559-1:2017 Size designation of clothes Part 1: Anthropometric definitions for body measurement

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