TS 4344 EN 13402-1/T1

TS 4344 EN 13402-1/T1 is a standard on how clothing sizes are designated: it deals with the terminology for body dimensions, the procedure for taking body measurements, and the size schemes used on garment labels. Its technical focus is the link between human body measurements and the way apparel sizes are expressed, so that sizing can be interpreted consistently across garments and product ranges.

Why body dimensions matter in apparel sizing

In clothing, size designation is usually based on reference body dimensions such as chest, waist, hip, stature, or inseam, depending on the garment type and sizing system. This standard provides definitions for those dimensions and a measurement procedure, which helps reduce ambiguity when size terms are used by different manufacturers or in different markets. As general technical context, a size label is only meaningful when the underlying measurement concept is clearly defined and the measuring method is consistent.

Size schemes for garment labels

According to the scope, the standard also gives pictograms to be used on garment labels. In practical apparel communication, sizing may appear as numeric, alpha, or symbol-based representations, but the essential point is that the label should refer back to a defined measurement logic. TS 4344 EN 13402-1/T1 is the first part of the series identified here, and this record is marked as withdrawn.