Man vs. Machine: Measuring People for the Apparel Industry

Objective: The paper compares manual body measurements taken by skilled apparel professionals with those obtained from a Size Stream SS20 3D body scanner. The goal is to assess the reliability (precision and repeatability) and compatibility (accuracy and agreement) of these two methods. By analyzing over 60 subjects and applying statistical methods, the study aims to determine whether 3D body scanning can match or surpass traditional manual measurements in the apparel industry.

Implications: The study confirms that 3D body scanning is more precise and reliable than traditional manual measurement techniques. While some adjustments are needed to align scanning outputs with manual methods, the technology presents a viable, cost-effective, and scalable solution for the apparel industry and beyond.

Warren P. Wright (October 2019) 
“Man vs. Machine: Measuring people for the apparel industry”.
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