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This document provides a description of anthropometric measurements for the head and face that can be used as a basis for creating physical and digital anthropometric databases. The list of measurements specified in this document is intended to help practitioners in the field of clothing who need to apply their knowledge to select population market segments and to create size and shape profiles for the development of all headwear garment types that extend from the torso and shoulder to the neck and head and their equivalent fitness.

The list provides guidance for taking anthropometric measurements and gives information on the principles of measurement and their underlying anatomical and anthropometrical bases relevant to clothing product development teams and head and face wear manufacturers.

This document 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.