Scientists at Germany’s Hohenstein Institute, working on a project on plus-sizes on German, have reformed sizing charts for plus sizes. Specific body shapes have been identified of men whose waist size and weight are above standard garment sizes to cater to the demand for this target group in the apparel industry.
The proportion of large menswear in the market has relatively increased with the proportional rise in demand. A press release from the Institute says the absence of adequate and relevant sizing charts is a catalyst to the struggle faced by the clothing industry to develop suitable products.
A survey using 3D scanner technology was carried out by experts from Hohenstein. In accordance, body types have been defined for sizes 60 to 78 and the sizing charts to contain five sizes for menswear.Waist circumference was a specific element of the study.
With the new body measurement analysis, virtual 3D body models have been developed by researchers to assist the apparel industry to produce optimised basic patterns for trousers and jackets, using this varied approach.
