iSize: Redefining Precision in Sizing and Fit
iSize is a powerful tool for data-driven design, built on a database of body measurements from over 100,000 individuals. It provides features for analyzing body measurements, understanding morphotype distributions, and optimizing size tables to better meet diverse needs. By combining precision with a focus on real human data, iSize helps create designs that truly fit and cater to a wide range of people.
Revolutionizing Fit with Advanced 3D Body Scanning Technology
iSize employs state-of-the-art 3D body scanning technology to capture accurate body dimensions and postures. In Europe, Asia and North America measurements were collected non-invasively and standardized according to international data collection protocols, ensuring compatibility and reliability for global applications.
Transforming Data into Actionable Insights for Product Design
The platform’s analytical tools help interpret body measurement data, identify common morphotypes, and optimize size tables. These features allow industries to refine product design strategies, align offerings with target demographics, and analyze and address market-specific requirements effectively.
The Importance of Anthropometric Data Collections Across Industries
Anthropometric data collections gather detailed body measurements and demographic information to understand variations in body shapes and body dimensions. This data forms the basis for precise size tables and digital avatars, supporting industries like apparel, automotive, and healthcare in creating products that meet user needs for fit and functionality.
Key insights include:
- Comprehensive Measurements: Includes height, circumferences (e.g., chest, waist, hips), and segment lengths.
- 3D Imaging: Generates full-body scans to visualize shapes and contours from multiple angles.
- Demographic Analysis: Incorporates age, gender, and geographic data for targeted design.
- Morphotype Analysis: Identifies body shape variations to guide fit optimization.
- Statistical Depth: Offers detailed analytics on averages, percentiles, and market-specific trends.
With iSize, design decisions are powered by data, enabling products that truly align with the needs of your customers.
Measurements, ISO and ASTM
During the data collection process in size surveys, several norms and standards are considered to ensure accuracy, consistency, and comparability of the measurements. These include:
ISO 7250: This international standard specifies basic body measurements for the purpose of defining body size and shape for ergonomic design applications. It ensures that measurements are taken consistently across different populations and surveys.
ISO 8559: This standard outlines the procedures for taking body measurements for the apparel industry. It ensures that the dimensions relevant to clothing design, such as circumferences, lengths, and widths, are measured accurately.
ISO 20685: This standard provides guidelines for the use of 3D scanning in anthropometry. It covers the technical specifications of the scanning process, including accuracy, resolution, and safety, ensuring that 3D body scans are consistent and reliable.
ASTM Standards: These standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials are used for various measurement procedures, especially relevant in the U.S. They provide guidelines for anthropometric measurements in different contexts.
These norms ensure that the data collected is standardized, allowing for accurate comparisons and analyses across different surveys and populations. They help maintain the integrity and reliability of the measurement data, which is crucial for applications in ergonomic design, apparel sizing, and other industries reliant on precise body dimensions.
Data pools
Humanetics (former Avalution) has conducted several size surveys around the world, leveraging advanced 3D scanning technology to collect comprehensive anthropometric data. Here are some of the notable surveys they have conducted:
- Size NorthAmerica: Year: 2023, Data Count: Approximately 19,000 individuals.
- SizeGERMANY: Year: 2007-2008, Data Count: Over 13,000 individuals.
- SizeITALY: Year: 2012, Data Count: Around 6,000 individuals.
- SizeWorld CHINA: Year: 2024, Data Count: Data from 9,000 individuals.
Additional body data from external size surveys for the following countries / groups:
- France
- Netherlands
- Germany Plus Size
- India
- Korea
Analytical functions in iSize
The iSize platform offers a variety of analytical functions to help optimize product sizing and fitting. These functions include:
Optimization of Size Tables: iSize allows for the adaptation and optimization of company-specific size tables, enabling better market coverage and improved fit for target demographics.
Market Selection and Comparison: Users can select and compare different target markets, such as Europe and Asia, to understand and adapt to regional size variations.
Target Group Analysis: The platform provides tools to analyze specific target groups by gender, age, and other socio-demographic factors, helping companies tailor their products to specific customer segments.
Body Dimension Analysis: iSize offers statistical analysis of body measurements, including averages, standard deviations, percentiles, and correlations between dimensions and socio-demographic data.
Morphotype Analysis: The platform calculates the frequency of different body shapes (morphotypes) within a target market, aiding in the development of products that fit specific body types.
Market Share Analysis: iSize helps determine the potential market share for different size ranges and morphotypes, enabling better forecasting and inventory management.
Avatar Preview: The platform generates virtual 3D avatars based on body measurement data, allowing for visual evaluation of fit and design across different sizes.
Sociodemographic Analysis: iSize integrates sociodemographic data with body measurements, providing insights into correlations between lifestyle factors and body dimensions, which is valuable for targeted product development.
These functions collectively support the development of products that are better suited to the physical characteristics and preferences of different target markets, improving fit, customer satisfaction, and market success.