A Standard Sizing System for Garments based on Anthropometric Statistics of Ghanaian Girls aged Six to Twelve

The general objective of the study was to develop a standard sizing system using the anthropometric statistics of Ghanaian pre-teen girls. Specifically, it determined: key dimensions, size intervals, and created a size chart for Ghanaian pre-teen girls. It adopted an experimental design. It was conducted in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Population consisted of all pre-teen girls in the area of the study. Thirty-two (32) body dimensions were measured based on anthropometric measurement protocols, specified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8559 (2017; 2018). Pearson’s correlation coefficient was employed for determining relationships among body dimensions, based on the British Standard Institution (BSI) standard 7231 (BSI, 1990) related to clothing. Four key dimensions; namely height, bust, waist, and hip were identified. Size intervals were height - 6.0, bust - 3.0, waist - 2.0, and hip - 3.5 and size designation was based on age and height, with three size variations; small, medium and large. The size chart offers essential anthropometric attributes that are of utmost importance for local and international manufacturers, enabling them to effectively meet the sizing and fit needs of the expanding children's wear market.