1、Designation: D5586/D5586M 10Standard Tablesof Body Measurements for Women Aged 55 and Older(All Figure Types)1,2This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5586/D5586M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the y
2、ear of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThese tables were developed from original research conducted by Reich and Goldsberry3at theUniversity of Arizon
3、a in 1993. The study included 6786 subjects represented geographically by 38states. Subjects were measured in 58 body locations, 45 of which duplicated measurements publishedby the U.S. Department of Commerce as PS 42-702based on research conducted in 1942 by OBrienand Shelton4including 1970 revisio
4、ns. The 13 additional measurements provided in the 1993 technicalreport further depict physiological changes that occur in the older female figure. The PS 42-70 data,represented by only 2 % of older women, continues to be used as a baseline for measurements andproportions for all adult women in the
5、domestic sizing system. These tables reflect the proportions andmaturity patterns of women aged 55 and older, not currently represented in adult female figure typesand size categories of the domestic sizing system now in use. Further description of this marketsegment and consumer sizing issues are o
6、utlined by Goldsberry.51. Scope1.1 This document represents research methodology and thetables represent charted data from subjects. Some terminologyis specific to the research. The data represent the first bodymeasurements ever taken of women aged 55 and older and isnot a standard of average curren
7、t apparel industry practices asrepresented in all other sizing standards.1.2 These tables list body measurements of adult womenage 55 and over. The body measurements tables can be used asa baseline in designing apparel for adult women in this agegroup, taking into account such factors as fabric type
8、, desiredease of body movement, styling, and fit.1.3 Measurement tables correspond to the figure types andnumerical size designations in the PS 42-70 database. Untilbody measurements of all adult women are updated, companieswill have to analyze the older customers differences by bodymeasurements and
9、 proportions instead of hang tag numbers,and adapt them to currently marketed sizes and figure types.Companies especially affected are those who are today usingsmaller numbered hang tag designations, who offer mainly S,M, and L sizes, or who have adjusted their charts from the PS42-70 database to re
10、flect the specific body measurements oftheir 1990s customer.1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningva
11、lues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:6D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-parel Sizing1These tables are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand are
12、the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body Measurement forApparel Sizing.Current edition approved . Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1994.Discontinued 2010 and reinstated as D5586 10. DOI: 10.1520/D5586-10.2U.S. Department of Commerce, Voluntary Product Standard: Body Measur
13、e-ments for the Sizing of Womens Patterns and Apparel, NIST No. PS 42-70, U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1971.3Reich, N., and Goldsberry, E., Development of Body Measurement Tables forWomen 55 and Older and the Relationship to Ready-to-Wear Garment Size, ISR-06,PCN: 33-000006-18, AS
14、TM Institute for Standards Research, Philadelphia, PA,1993.4OBrien, R., and Shelton, W. C., Womens Measurements for Garment andPattern Construction, Miscellaneous Publication No. 454, U.S. Department ofAgriculture, 1941.5Goldsberry, E., Women 55 and Older: How Well is the Domestic Apparel SizingSyst
15、em Addressing Their Needs? ISR-08, PCN: 33-000008-18, ASTM Institute forStandards Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1993.6For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to t
16、he standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.D5585 Table of Body Measurements for Adult FemaleMisses Figure Type, Sizes 2-2072.2 ISO Standards:ISO 3635-1981 Size Designation of
17、 Clothes, Definition andBody Measurement ProceduresISO 8559 Garment Construction and AnthropometricSurveysBody Dimensions3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms relating to body measure-ments refer to Terminology D5219.3.1.2 For definitions of other textile terms, refer to Termi
18、-nology D123.4. Significance and Use4.1 The use of the body measurement information given inTables 1-7 will assist manufacturers in developing patterns andgarments consistent with the current anthropometric character-istics of the older adult female population. This practice shouldin turn reduce or
19、minimize current consumer confusion anddissatisfaction related to apparel sizing. (Also refer to D5585and ISO 3635-1981 and ISO 8559.)4.2 As an aid in using Tables 1-7, Table 8 is provided as aguide for comparison on only the Misses Figure Type sizelabels and body proportions in D5586 (55 and older
20、womenMisses Figure TypeTable 4) with the Misses current bestpractices (D5585). Document D5586 includes measurementcharts for all figure types contained in the PS-42-70 database towhich the 55 and older database (D5586) was compared. Table8 can further assist designers, product develop managers andpa
21、tternmakers in using this document who are designingapparel for the older woman consumer market segment.4.3 The importance of Table 8 is to emphasize that over theyears since the PS-42-70 measurement database was published,sets of measurement proportions have been assigned increas-ingly smaller size
22、 label designations. Thus, proportion com-parisons of only size labeling cannot be directly made to thosecurrently used when referencing the D5586 tables. In Table 8,it is evident that the D5585 Misses Figure type size labelnumbers are approximately four sizes smaller than thoseassigned to D5586 Tab
23、le 4 which references the same generalproportions as in the PS-42-70 database. Thus, when convert-ing data from all figure types in D5586, refer to the generalmeasurement proportions, and not the designated size labelwhen developing and grading patterns.4.4 Measurements appearing in the D5586 tables
24、 withoutcomparable measurements in D5585 (current Misses bestpractices data) represent additional body measurements takenfor the D5586 database for older women. Also, comparabledata were not available in extremely small and large sizes forcomparison. All measurements in Table 8 are inches only.7With
25、drawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referencedon www.astm.org.D5586/D5586M 102TABLE 1 Woment 55+ of Junior Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 103TABLE 1 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 104TABLE 2 Woment 55+ of Junior Petite Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 105TABLE 2 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 106TABLE 3 W
26、oment 55+ of Miss Petite Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 107TABLE 3 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 108TABLE 4 Woment 55+ of Misses Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 109TABLE 4 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 1010TABLE 5 Woment 55+ of Misses Tall Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 1011TABLE 5 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 1012TABLE 6 Woment 55+ of Half-Si
27、ze Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 1013TABLE 6 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 1014TABLE 7 Woment 55+ of Womens Figure TypeD5586/D5586M 1015TABLE 7 ContinuedD5586/D5586M 10165. Apparatus5.1 Tape Measure, dimensionally stable (plastic) and ap-proximately 15-mm 12-in. wide and graduated accurately inmm 116 in. incremen
28、ts.5.2 Plastic Goniometer, to measure the degree of shoulderslope.5.3 Light Weight Stretch Yarn Knitted Fabric Body Suit,with cotton tapes added at strategic body locations and frontzippered opening. The suit has long sleeves and an approxi-mate 5-cm 2-in. inseam.85.4 Scale, calibrated for standard
29、body weight.6. Procedure6.1 General Procedures:6.1.1 Verify that measuring devices and scales are withincalibration.6.1.2 The body measurement descriptions included hereinfollow the exact procedures and order of the database mea-surements reported in the research technical report tables(Reich and Go
30、ldsberry, 1993) and tables in these tables.6.1.3 For all vertical and most horizontal measurements,measure the body, which is standing erect without shoes andwith feet placed approximately 15-cm 6-in. apart.6.1.4 For seated measurements, have the subject sit on astraight, flat seat chair with the fe
31、et placed together in front ofthe body on the floor.6.1.5 Take measurements over the body suit8with subjectswearing basic undergarments normally worn when shoppingfor well-fitted apparel.6.1.6 Take all measurements except torso circumferences,arc measurements, height, and weight from the same side o
32、f thebody for consistency in data gathering.6.1.7 Refer to Terminology D5219 for all points to bemeasured.6.1.8 Refer to Research Technical Report PCN:33-000006-18, ISR-06 (Reich and Goldsberry, 1993) for data on 13additional measurements that further describe the proportionsof older women.6.2 Body
33、Measurements:6.2.1 Bust GirthMeasure the bust circumference horizon-tally, around the body, under the arms and across the chest/bustapex including the lower portion of the shoulder blades.6.2.2 (i.e. specific to this study) Bust ArcMeasure parallelto the floor from one mid-underarm point across the
34、chest/bustapex to the other mid-underarm point.6.2.3 Waist GirthMeasure horizontally, the minimum cir-cumference around the body at the waist height. This measure-ment may not be parallel to floor.6.2.4 (i.e. specific to this study) Waist ArcMeasure acrossthe front of the body at waist level from on
35、e imaginary sideseam to the other imaginary side seam.6.2.5 (i.e. term used in this study)Abdominal Extension(High-Hip Girth)Measure horizontally the maximum cir-cumference around the body at the high hip level approxi-mately 7.5 cm 3 in. below the waist including the abdominalextension.6.2.6 (i.e.
36、specific to this study) Abdominal ArcMeasureacross the front of the body at the level of the fullest abdominalextension (high-hip level) from one imaginary side seam to theother imaginary side seam.6.2.7 Hip GirthMeasure horizontally the maximum cir-cumference around the body at the hip height.6.2.8
37、 (i.e. specific to this study) Hip ArcMeasure acrossthe back at the fullest hip level from one imaginary side seamto the other imaginary side seam.6.2.9 (i.e. specific to this study) Sitting SpreadLocate thetape measure around the full hip and hold loosely in placewhile the subject sits down on a fl
38、at chair. The tape will spreadwhen seated. Before reading the measurement, if necessary,reposition the tape on top of body folds that represent addi-tional spread.6.2.10 Mid-Neck GirthMeasure the neck circumferenceapproximately 2.5 cm 1 in. above the neck base level.6.2.11 Neck Base GirthMeasure aro
39、und the neck, over thecervicale at the back and the top of the collar bone at the front.6.2.12 ArmscyeMeasure the girth from the shoulder jointthrough the front-break point, the armpit, to the back-breakpoint and to the starting point with the arms down.6.2.13 Upper Arm GirthMeasure the maximum circ
40、um-ference of the arm midway between the elbow and shoulderpoint, parallel to the floor while the arm is bent 1.57 rad 90.6.2.14 ElbowMeasure the maximum 1.57 rad 90, cir-cumference of the elbow while the arm is bent at 1.57 rad90.6.2.15 Wrist GirthMeasure the maximum circumferenceof the wrist over
41、the inner and outer wrist bones.6.2.16 (i.e. term used in this studyThigh, Max)ThighGirthMeasure the maximum circumference of the upper legclose to the crotch, parallel to the floor.6.2.17 (i.e. term used in this studyThigh, Mid)Mid ThighGirthMeasure horizontally the circumference of the upperleg mi
42、dway between the hip girth level and the mid point (orcrease) and the knee.6.2.18 Knee GirthMeasure horizontally the maximumcircumference of the knee over the knee cap, with the legstraight.6.2.19 Calf GirthMeasure horizontally the maximum cir-cumference of the lower leg between the knee and ankle.6
43、.2.20 Ankle GirthMeasure horizontally the maximumcircumference of the ankle over the greatest prominence of theankle bones.6.2.21 (i.e. term used in this studyVertical Trunk)TotalVertical Trunk LengthMeasure (contour) from the point onthe right shoulder midway between the neck base and shoulderjoint
44、 down the back, through the crotch and up over theprominence of the right bust apex to the starting point,avoiding constriction at the crotch.8The sole source of supply of the bodysuit known to the committee at this timeis Debi Gioello, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY. If you are aware
45、of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM InternationalHeadquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,1which you may attend.D5586/D5586M 1017TABLE 8 Comparison of Size Labels and Body Proportions in Both the M
46、isses Figure Type of D5586 (55 And Older WomenTable 4) And Misses Current Best Practices(D5585)D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585 D5586 D5585Std/Size 55+size 6No Miss 55+size 8Miss 2 55+size 10Miss 4 55+size 12Miss
47、6 55+size 14Miss 8 55+size 16Miss 10 55+size 18Miss 12 55+size 20Miss 14 55+size 22Miss 16 No 55+Miss 24Miss 18 No 55+Miss 26Miss 20LocationBust 30.66 31.45 32 32.6 33 34.18 34 35.68 35 37.22 36 39.13 3712 41.01 39 42.23 4012 4212 4412Bust Arc 16.38 17.11 17.31 18.32 19.34 20.14 21.14 21.93 23Waist
48、26.64 27.22 24 28.4 25 29.81 26 31.06 27 32.57 28 34.48 2912 36.97 31 39.32 3212 3412 3612Waist Arc 14.12 14.47 15.06 15.83 16.54 17.42 18.58 20.05 21.1Abdominal Extension 33.78 33.83 3112 34.75 3212 36.43 3312 37.62 3412 39.07 3512 41.21 37 43.49 3812 45.54 40 42 44Abdominal Arc 17.69 17.74 18.29 1
49、9.15 19.91 20.71 21.91 23.08 23.96Hip 35.67 35.51 3412 36.4 3512 37.39 3612 38.92 3712 40.03 3812 41.61 40 43.46 4112 44.82 43 45 47Hip Arc Back 18.18 17.88 18.46 19.09 19.58 20.02 20.79 21.55 22.57Sitting Spread 37.14 36.82 38.02 39.97 40.83 41.96 43.79 45.86 47.77Midneck 11.99 12.27 13 12.4 1314 12.82 1312 13.16 1334 13.5 14 13.83 1438 14.5 1434 14.8 1518 1558 1618Neck Base 14.96 15.13 1312 15.33 1334 15.49 14 15.88 1412 16.3 1412 16.53 1478 17.17 1514 17.22
