Overview

The virtual human model exists in various formats in the virtual world and is applied in many different industrial sectors. The virtual human body used in the fashion field reflects the attributes of different areas of the human body based on physical measurements and shape characteristics. Various types of virtual human body-based IT-fashion convergence technology are being attempted today, according to rapid development of the vast online fashion market, including the internet, mobile market, smart TVs, and virtual fittings at shops and stores. Meanwhile, the increased demand of mass customized and made-to-measure garments these days encourages efforts to innovate the traditional process of planning, production and sales. The use of digital technology in this new ubiquitous environment of the international apparel industry is leading to use of three-dimensional information on consumers and digital human bodies that reflect somatotype characteristics, and consumers can now go online anytime, anywhere, to try on clothes, evaluate the style and fit, and place orders. Despite such advances, there is a lack of an International Standard related to the virtual human body. Therefore, this part of ISO 18825 is the first in a series of International Standards that deal with the virtual human body, a necessary component of the 3D virtual garment system used in the apparel industry. The main goals of this International Standard are to define a virtual human body to be used to improve online communication and reliability of fashion products sold online and in-store through visual confirmation of size, shape, fit and design. This International Standard will establish a single index and reference for all virtual garment programs that are currenlty using various, confusing terminology. This part of ISO 18825 specifies vocabulary, terminology and definitions related to digital fitting, such as virtual human body shapes, composition and attributes, and thus supports online and instore consumers, fashion designers, product developers, technologists, manufacturers and retailers who have an interest in the style and fit of clothes. Developers will be able to use unified vocabulary and terminology when they devise virtual garment systems. Online consumers, fashion designers, manufacturers and sellers using virtual garment systems will be able to make use of the vocabulary and terminology regarding virtual body dimensions. It is therefore expected to improve convenience for consumers, improve efficiency in clothing manufacturing and contribute to a decrease in the return rate of clothes purchased online. This document contains the German translation of the International Standard ISO 18825-1:2016 prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 133 "Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings", the secretariat of which is held by SABS (South Africa). The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 106-01-02 AA "Textilien und Bekleidung - Kennzeichnung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren" ("Textiles - Designation, requirements and test methods") at DIN Standards Committee Textiles and Textile Machinery (Textilnorm).

Responsible national committee

NA 106-01-02 AA - Textiles - Designation, requirements and test methods; Mirror committee to CEN/TC 248/WG 10, WG 20, WG 38 and ISO/TC 133  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 133 - Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings