Tariff Expansion and Storage of Pre-Altered Patterns

摘要

An analysis of U.S. Army special measurement orders for men's dress coat andtrousers was made to determine the minimum and maximum sizes needed to fit soldiers. The minimum and maximum measurements were compared to the existing tariff. Statistical analyses were performed to determine an accurate tariff expansion. The project supports the expansion of sizes for dress coats to 52 and to have coat lengths at extra, extra long starting at size 38. The project supports the expansion of sizes for trousers to size 50 with extra, extra long lengths starting at size 30. Pre-altered patterns or pre-altered patterns combined with a partial tariff expansion are alternatives to complete tariff expansion. The majority of special measurement orders were for extra girth and extra length in coat and trousers. These are simple pattern adjustments and alterations that could be computer stored for quick retrieval. Size prediction by weight and garment length prediction by height are possible. Expanded tariff and/or pre-altered patterns would assure a maximum number of soldiers be clothed quickly and with good fit. This project supports customer driven uniform manufacture by tariff expansion and pre-altered pattern making, by improvement of measurement form.