EN 13402-2:2002
(Main)Size designation of clothes - Part 2: Primary and secondary dimensions
Size designation of clothes - Part 2: Primary and secondary dimensions
This European Standard specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with EN 13402-1.
The primary aim of this European Standard is the establishment of a 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. Provided the size of the persons body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined, in accordance with EN 13402-1 this designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit.
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.
Größenbezeichnung von Bekleidung - Teil 2: Primär- und Sekundärmaße
Diese Europäische Norm legt Primär- und Sekundärmaße für festgelegte Arten von Bekleidungsstücken fest, die in Verbindung mit prEN 13402 angewendet werden. Das vorrangige Ziel dieser Europäischen Norm besteht darin, ein System der Größenbezeichnungen zu erstellen, mit dem Hersteller und Händler den Käufern (in einfacher, direkter und sinnvoller Weise) die Körpermaße der Person angeben, der das Kleidungsstück passen soll. Das vorliegende Bezeichnungssystem wird die Auswahl passender Bekleidungsstücke erleichtern, wenn die Körpergröße der Person fehlerfrei bestimmt wurde.
Désignation des tailles de vêtements - Partie 2: Mesures primaires et secondaires
Cette Norme européenne prescrit les mesures primaires et secondaires pour des types spécifiés de vêtements, à utiliser conjointement avec le prEN 13402. Cette Norme européenne a pour principal objet d'établir un système de désignation des tailles de vêtements à utiliser par les fabricants et les détaillants pour indiquer aux consommateurs, d'une manière simple, directe et explicite, les mensurations de la personne pour laquelle la taille du vêtement est adaptée. Grâce à une détermination précise des mensurations du corps humain, ce système de désignation facilitera davantage le choix d'un vêtement adapté.
Označevanje velikosti oblačil - 2. del: Primarne in sekundarne mere
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 19-Mar-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 13-Apr-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 248/WG 10 - Size system of clothing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Dec-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13402-2:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Size designation of clothes - Part 2: Primary and secondary dimensions". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with EN 13402-1. The primary aim of this European Standard is the establishment of a 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. Provided the size of the persons body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined, in accordance with EN 13402-1 this designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit. 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.
This European Standard specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in combination with EN 13402-1. The primary aim of this European Standard is the establishment of a 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. Provided the size of the persons body (as indicated by the specified dimensions) has been determined, in accordance with EN 13402-1 this designation system will facilitate the choice of garments that fit. 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.
EN 13402-2:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.020 - Clothes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2002
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Size designation of clothes - Part 2: Primary and secondary dimensions
Größenbezeichnung von Bekleidung - Teil 2: Primär- und Sekundärmaße
Désignation des tailles de vetements - Partie 2: Mesures primaires et secondaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13402-2:2002
ICS:
61.020 2EODþLOD Clothes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13402-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2002
ICS 61.020
English version
Size designation of clothes - Part 2: Primary and secondary
dimensions
Désignation des tailles de vêtements - Partie 2: Mesures Größenbezeichnung von Bekleidung - Teil 2: Primär- und
primaires et secondaires Sekundärmaße
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 January 2002.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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© 2002 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13402-2:2002 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents
Foreword.3
Introduction .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.4
4 Definition of primary and secondary dimensions in garments.4
Foreword
This document (EN 13402-2:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 "Textiles and textile
products", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
It is one of a series of standards being prepared describing the size designation of clothes. Other standards in the
series have the following titles:
EN 13402-1, Size designation of clothes – Part 1: Terms, definitions and body measurement procedure (ISO:
3635:1981 modified).
prEN 13402-3, Size designation of clothes – Part 3: Measurements and intervals.
prEN 13402-4, Size designation of clothes – Part 4: Coding system.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by September 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by September 2002.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
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.
This European Standard is a reference document for a standardized European size designation system for different
types of garment.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies primary and secondary dimensions for specified types of garments to be used in
combination with EN 13402-1.
The primary aim of this European Standard is the establishment of a size designation system that can be used by
manufacturers and retailers to indicate to consumers (in a simple, direct and meaningful manner) the body
dimensi
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La norme EN 13402-2:2002, intitulée "Désignation des tailles de vêtements - Partie 2 : Dimensions primaires et secondaires", offre une approche systématique pour la classification des tailles de vêtements. Ce standard européen précise les dimensions primaires et secondaires pour des types de vêtements spécifiques, visant à simplifier la tâche tant pour les fabricants que pour les détaillants. Un des points forts de cette norme est son objectif principal, qui est d'établir un système de désignation des tailles compréhensible et accessible pour les consommateurs. En permettant une indication claire des dimensions corporelles auxquelles un vêtement est destiné, la norme contribue à réduire la confusion lors de l’achat, menant à un choix de vêtements plus adapté. La mise en œuvre de ce système, conforme à EN 13402-1, garantit que la taille des consommateurs est prise en compte correctement. De plus, la norme se concentre sur les mesures corporelles plutôt que sur celles des vêtements, ce qui est essentiel pour une bonne adaptation des vêtements. Cela permet aux designers et fabricants d'ajuster les mesures des vêtements selon le type de vêtement, la position de port, le style, la coupe et les tendances de la mode. Ce degré de flexibilité est crucial dans l'industrie vestimentaire moderne. En conclusion, la norme EN 13402-2:2002 se distingue par sa pertinence dans un marché où la diversité des morphologies et des préférences est croissante. En facilitant le choix des vêtements qui conviennent réellement aux consommateurs, elle joue un rôle clé dans l’amélioration de l’expérience d’achat et dans la satisfaction client. Les dimensions primaires et secondaires spécifiées dans cette norme s'avèrent donc essentielles pour garantir une adéquation optimale entre le vêtement et son utilisateur.
Die Norm EN 13402-2:2002 legt einen wichtigen Rahmen für die Größenbezeichnung von Bekleidung fest, indem sie sowohl primäre als auch sekundäre Maße für bestimmte Kleidungsarten spezifiziert. Ihre Relevanz für die Bekleidungsindustrie ist hoch, da sie eine einheitliche Grundlage schafft, die von Herstellern und Einzelhändlern genutzt werden kann, um den Verbrauchern auf einfache, direkte und bedeutungsvolle Weise die Körpermaße zu kommunizieren, für die die Bekleidung bestimmt ist. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist der Fokus auf Körpermaße anstelle von Herstellungsmaßen. Dies gewährleistet, dass Verbraucher beim Kauf von Kleidungsstücken besser verstehen, welche Größe für ihren Körper geeignet ist. Die Norm unterstützt somit nicht nur die Verbraucher bei ihrer Auswahl, sondern hilft auch den Herstellern, die passgenaue Gestaltung der Kleidungsstücke zu optimieren. Um diesem Ziel gerecht zu werden, ist es wichtig, dass die von der Norm definierten Maße in Übereinstimmung mit EN 13402-1 ermittelt werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil der EN 13402-2:2002 liegt in ihrer Flexibilität, da sie den Designern und Herstellern erlauben, angemessene Spielräume zu berücksichtigen, die sich aus Stil, Schnitt und den modischen Aspekten der Bekleidung ergeben. Dies führt zu einer besseren Anpassungsfähigkeit an unterschiedliche Körperformen und -größen, wodurch eine breitere Palette an Verbrauchern angesprochen werden kann. Insgesamt trägt die Norm zur Verbesserung der Konsistenz und Transparenz in der Bekleidungsbranche bei und stellt sicher, dass die Größenangaben für alle Beteiligten – vom Hersteller bis zum Endverbraucher – klar und verständlich sind. Die Einführung eines solchen Größenbezeichnungssystems ist entscheidend, um den Anforderungen des modernen Marktes gerecht zu werden und die Kundenzufriedenheit zu erhöhen.
SIST EN 13402-2:2002 표준은 의류의 사이즈 지정에 관한 중요한 규정을 담고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 특정 유형의 의류에 대해 제1차 및 제2차 치수를 규정하고 있으며, EN 13402-1과 함께 사용됩니다. 이 유럽 표준의 주요 목적은 제조업체와 소매업체가 소비자에게 의류가 맞는 신체 치수에 대해 간단하고 직접적이며 의미 있게 전달할 수 있는 사이즈 지정 시스템을 수립하는 것입니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 신체 치수에 기반한 사이즈 지정 시스템을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이를 통해 소비자는 자신에게 맞는 의류를 보다 쉽게 선택할 수 있으며, 의류 제조업체는 디자인 및 스타일에 따른 적절한 치수 여유를 두고 제품을 생산할 수 있습니다. 따라서 이 표준은 소비자의 신체 치수에 맞춘 정확한 사이즈 정보 제공을 가능하게 하여, 의류 선택 과정에서의 혼란을 줄이고, 더욱 만족스러운 쇼핑 경험을 제공합니다. EN 13402-2:2002 표준은 의류 산업 내에서의 일관성과 품질 향상에도 기여하고, 시장에서의 경쟁력을 높이는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 전반적으로 이 표준은 소비자, 제조업체 및 소매업체 모두에게 유익하며, 현대 의류 시장에서의 신뢰성 있는 사이즈 지정 시스템을 형성하는 데 필수적입니다.
SIST EN 13402-2:2002の標準化文書は、衣類のサイズ指定における重要な基準を提供しています。この欧州標準は、特定のタイプの衣料品に対する主要寸法および副次寸法を定めており、EN 13402-1と組み合わせて使用されることを目的としています。 この標準の強みは、衣類のサイズ指定システムを設立することで、製造者や小売業者が消費者に対して、衣類がフィットする対象者の体の寸法を簡潔かつ直接的に伝えられる点です。これにより、消費者は自らの体サイズに基づいて、適切な衣類を選ぶことが容易になります。特に、身体寸法に基づいたサイズ指定がなされていることは、従来の衣類寸法測定とは異なり、よりしっかりとしたフィッティングを実現します。 また、デザイナーや製造者が衣類のスタイル、カット、ファッション要素に応じて、適切な許容値を設定することが前提となっており、これによって、各種スタイルに対応した多様なサイズ展開が可能となります。このようなアプローチは、消費者が自身に最も適した衣類を見つける手助けをするため、非常に重要です。 SIST EN 13402-2:2002は、衣類業界における基礎的なスタンダードとして位置付けられ、その影響力は製造者や小売業者、さらには消費者にまで及びます。この基準を遵守することで、業界全体の一貫性向上が期待でき、消費者の満足度を高めるツールとして機能します。
The EN 13402-2:2002 standard serves a crucial role in the clothing industry by establishing a coherent framework for the size designation of garments, emphasizing primary and secondary dimensions that cater to diverse body types. This European Standard is nested within the broader context of EN 13402-1, ensuring that manufacturers and retailers can uniformly communicate size information to consumers. One of the notable strengths of this document is its focus on body dimensions rather than garment measurements. By centering on the individual consumer's body dimensions, the standard facilitates a more intuitive understanding of fit. This approach is particularly advantageous for consumers as it mitigates confusion arising from varying sizing systems and enhances the shopping experience. Furthermore, the clear distinction between primary and secondary dimensions allows manufacturers to develop products that meet specific needs, ensuring that clothing fits well and enhances comfort. The standard also assists in setting industry benchmarks, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction and reduced returns due to improper sizing. The relevance of EN 13402-2:2002 transcends the boundaries of individual retailers and manufacturers; it impacts the global supply chain by promoting interoperability among European nations. With consumers increasingly prioritizing a good fit, this standard has become a vital tool for creating a consistent sizing reference across different markets and brands. Overall, EN 13402-2:2002 provides a robust and methodical approach to garment sizing, aligning the interests of consumers with those of manufacturers and retailers. Its emphasis on body dimensions ensures that it meets contemporary expectations in the dynamic field of fashion while promoting better-fitting clothing choices.










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