* Apparel measurement guidelines *1. PREPARING FOR MEASUREMENT1.1. Equipmenta) Adequate overhead lighting.b) Smooth, flat and hard measuring surface.c) A soft flexible measuring tape (such as fiberglass) that does not stretch and has metal tips on both ends.1.2. Garment Preparationa) Fasten all closures unless otherwise specified. b) Lay the garment flat.c) Gently smooth out wrinkles, folds and creases, being careful not to stretch thefabric or distort the garments shape.2. ABBREVIATIONSThe following are commonly used * measuring abbreviations:HPS - High Point ShoulderBB - Below Band CIR - CircumferenceCB - Center Back CF - Center FrontAH - Armhole3. HOW TO MEASURE GUIDELINESThis section explains how to measure different garment types, using *s numerically coded measuring system. The system consists of “How to Measure Codes” that define *s specific points of measure. In order to maintain clear communication during product development, Vendors must use this same system and terminology.This section is divided into three parts:Codes 1 80 apply to topsCodes 81 119 apply to bottomsCodes 120 148 are for detail measurements and apply to either tops or bottomsHow to Measure Codes 1 to 4CodePoint of MeasureDefinition1AFront Length FromHPS(36 and under)Measure from (HPS) straight down to the longest point of thegarment, staying parallel to CF.1BLong Front Body Length(over 36 length)Measure from (HPS) straight down to the longest point of thegarment, staying parallel to CF.2Center Front LengthMeasure from CF neck seam or edge straight down to the bottomof garment at CF.3Center Back LengthMeasure from CB neck seam or edge straight down to thebottom of garment at CB.4Side LengthMeasure from bottom of armhole/side seam down to bottom ofgarment along side seam or fold.How to Measure Codes 5 to 8CodePoint of MeasureDefinition5Front Bodice LengthFront HPSMeasure from HPS at neck straight down to waist seam.6Front Bodice LengthMeasure from CF neck seam or edge straight down to the topedge of waist seam or to edge.7Center Back BodiceLengthMeasure from CB neck seam or edge straight down to the waistseam or edge.8Side Seam BodiceLengthMeasure from bottom of armhole down to the top edge of waistseam or edge along side of garment.How to Measure Codes 9 to 18CodePoint of MeasureDefinition9Chest Circumference1 Below ArmholeMeasure from edge of garment to other edge, straight across at apoint 1” below armhole.10No Measurement Code11No Measurement Code12No Measurement Code13AAcross Full ShoulderSet InMeasure straight across back shoulder from top of armholeseam/edge to top of other armhole seam/edge.13BAcross Full ShoulderDroppedMeasure straight across back shoulder from top of armholeseam/edge to top of other armhole seam/edge.13CAcross Full ShoulderTank/Cut InMeasure straight across back shoulder from top of armholeseam/edge to top of other armhole seam/edge.14Shoulder SeamMeasure from neckline edge or seam to top of armhole edge orseam along natural shoulder line.15Shoulder SlopePosition ruler straight across shoulder tip to shoulder tip. Measurefrom HPS down to top edge of ruler, parallel to CF.16No Measurement Code17Across Front from HPSMeasure ” down from HPS, parallel to CF. Then measurestraight across this point at front of garment from armhole seam/edge to other armhole seam/edge and perpendicular to CF.*CodePoint of MeasureDefinition18Across Back fromHPSMeasure ” down from HPS, parallel to CB. Then measurestraight across this point at back of garment from armhole seam/edge to other armhole seam/edge perpendicular to CB.* = Measure at a distance fill in # of inches from = Measure circumference by multiplying flat measurement by 2.How to Measure Codes 19 to 27CodePoint of MeasureDefinition19Waist Circumference from HPSMeasure straight across garment edge to other edge onseam or at narrowest point of waist shape, belowHPS.*20No Measurement Code21Bottom BandCircumferenceMeasure from side of bottom band to other side of bottom bandalong center following the natural contour of band.22No Measurement Code23Bottom OpeningExtended CircumferenceMeasure from side of bottom band to other side of bottom bandstraight across center of band in a fully extended position without distorting fabric.24No Measurement Code25No Measurement Code26Bottom OpeningCircumference(Tops)Measure from edge of garment to othe