What is BS EN 13402-2 – Size designation and dimensions of clothes about?

BS EN 13402-2 is an international standard that focuses on the size designation of clothes and dimensions of clothes.

BS EN 13402-2 specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with EN 13402-1.

BS EN 13402-2 describes a flexible sizing system based on body dimensions and the related size labelling information for consumers, using a standard pictogram.

Who is BS EN 13402-2 – Size designation and dimensions of clothes for?

BS EN 13402-2 on the size designation of clothes and dimensions of clothes are useful for:

Textile manufacturer
Clothing industries
Textile testing laboratories
Quality assurance authorities
Regulatory authorities

Why should you use BS EN 13402-2 – Size designation and dimensions of clothes?

The size designation system is based on body and not on garment measurements. Choice of garment measurements is normally determined by the designer and the manufacturer who will make appropriate allowances to accommodate the type, position of wear, style, cut, and fashion elements of the garment.

Different sizing systems in Europe mean that different clothing size designations in use in European countries can fit persons with identical or almost identical body measurements.

BS EN 13402-2 aims to establish the 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. This designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit, provided the size of the person’s body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined, by EN 13402-1.

BS EN 13402-2 is based on body and not on garment measurements. Choice of garment measurements is normally determined by the designer and the manufacturer who will make appropriate allowances to accommodate the type, position of wear, style, cut, and fashion elements of the garment.

BS EN 13402-2:2002

Size designation of clothes - Primary and secondary dimensions

Current, Under Review

Published:

15 Apr 2002