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Body sizes
Published in Karl H.E. Kroemer, Fitting the Human, 2017
We all experience changes in body size: quick growth during childhood followed by a period of fairly constant dimensions during adulthood for about 20–40 or more years until final variations come with senescence. As a rule, men grow to be taller as adults than women do. During any of the age periods, some persons are smaller or bigger than their peers are and body proportions can differ widely among individuals.
Exploring apparel design and fit for older women: a technology intervention
Published in International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 2019
Youngji Lee, Chanmi Hwang, Fatma Baytar
Most of the female consumers are dissatisfied with the fit of ready-to-wear garments (Kurt Salmon Associates, 2000; Salusso, Borkowski, Reich, & Goldsberry, 2006). This is more serious for older women because more than two-thirds of older women expressed dissatisfaction with the fit of ready-to-wear garments (Goldsberry et al., 1996; Lee et al., 2012; Shim & Bickle, 1993). During the aging process, women experience body changes, which can contribute to fit problems with apparel. Their body proportions significantly change even though they keep their weights as they had when younger (Howarton & Lee, 2010). For example, older women usually need a bigger size of apparel, especially in regard to the enlarged waist, hips, and chest (Goldsberry et al., 1996; Howarton & Lee, 2010). Thus, modified patterns are necessary to develop well-fitting apparel for older women. However, fashion retailers heavily focus on younger consumers, leaving older women with a problem finding well-fitting clothing in the current market (Lee et al., 2012; Schofield et al., 2006; Shim & Bickle, 1993). Impacted by the lack of attention from fashion retailers, apparel fit for older women has been an untapped area in the field of fashion. Therefore, more studies, particularly related to practical applications through the use of technology, are needed to improve older women’s apparel fit.
Anthropometric variables, propulsive force and biological maturation: A mediation analysis in young swimmers
Published in European Journal of Sport Science, 2021
Mariana Oliveira, Rafael S. Henrique, Daniel R. Queiroz, Marlene Salvina, Wilson V. Melo, Marcos André Moura dos Santos
The relationship between the anthropometric characteristics, body composition, and performance of swimmers has been a source of unceasing interest among scientists, especially in young athletes (Morais et al., 2012; Perez, Bassini, Pereira, & Sarro, 2011; Sammoud et al., 2018). The body size and composition of children and adolescents, as well as their body proportions and overall shape change as they grow (Nevill, Oxford, & Duncan, 2015; Sammoud et al., 2019). These changes in the growth process can also directly influence the performance of young athletes (Cochrane et al., 2015; Lätt et al., 2010).