Part 2 book "Anthropometry, apparel sizing and design" includes content: National size and shape surveys for apparel design, the development of apparel sizing systems from anthropometric data, developing apparel sizing systems for particular groups, apparel size designation and labelling, international apparel sizing systems and standardization of apparel sizes, computer design and digital fit of clothing, fearing comfort using body motion analysis. | 6 National size and shape surveys for apparel design J. BOUGOURD Consultant UK and P. TRELEAVEN University College London UK DOI Abstract This chapter outlines a global context for the apparel industry describes how size and shape data from intergenerational population surveys can not only help to provide better-fitting clothes but also a more sustainable supply chain. It considers ways in which surveys have been planned and implemented using 3D scanning technology and looks as the ways in which emerging technologies could influence the methods by which future surveys might be undertaken to ensure inclusive design strategies. Key words sizing survey body scanning anthropometric measurement sustainable development inclusive design. Introduction The clothing industry is a global economic success worth 500 billion but its supply chain has a significant environmental and social impact with the consequence that it is one of the world s most polluting industries. Millions of tonnes of clothing are being committed annually to landfill some of which is as a result of poorly fitting garments that could in some cases be traced to a lack of accurate anthropometric data. The success of the clothing industry comes at huge environmental cost and part of this problem has arisen because many countries have seen major demographic change age expectancy beyond 80 years a broadening ethnic mix and increasingly sedentary life styles all of which has affected body shapes and sizes. These changes have led to growing complaints from consumers about the fit of clothes while retailers perceived them as presenting commercial opportunities. The key to meeting some of these challenges has been the advent of reliable three-dimensional 3D whole body scanning systems with accurate measurement extraction capability. Such systems have enabled many size and shape surveys to be undertaken over the past decade. This chapter outlines the global context of the apparel industry
