TS 4344 EN 13402-1

TS 4344 EN 13402-1 is a terminology-and-sizing standard that helps define how clothing sizes are described and shown on garment labels. This part covers the terms used for body sizing, a procedure for taking body measurements, and size schemes intended for use on labels, providing a more consistent basis for size communication across manufacturers and markets.

How body size, body measurement and labelling relate

In apparel, a size is not just a letter or number on its own; it is a designation linked to defined body dimensions. This standard focuses on measuring the body and presenting those measurements clearly on garment labels, rather than on the construction of the garment itself. In general technical terms, that kind of framework helps improve comparability between different fitting concepts, age groups and market practices.

Technical scope covered by this part

• Defines the terms used for garment body sizing.
• Specifies a procedure for measuring the body.
• Provides size schemes to be used on garment labels.
• This listing represents an adopted edition of EN 13402-1 and the TSE record is shown as withdrawn.

From a general apparel-engineering perspective, sizing systems reduce the gap between user expectation and product fit. Reliable measurement practice depends on consistent treatment of common body dimensions such as shoulder width, chest, waist and hip, although the standard itself should be read only within the scope stated here. TS 4344 EN 13402-1 therefore gathers the core concepts needed for more systematic and comparable size presentation in clothing labelling.