ZJ260 - Unisex Super Light Packable Rain Jacket

This guide explains the different terms used in garment size guides and shows you how to take your own measurements when choosing your fit.

Please Note: This is a general guide only, please refer to specific sizing instructions for your desired garment in the product descriptions section or style sheet.

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Tops

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How to Measure Half Chest (Garment Measurement) for tops

The "half chest" measurement is taken directly from the garment itself, not your body. It's a key indicator of how wide a top will be. A top's "half chest" measurement is taken when laid on a flat surface and measured arm pit to arm pit.

What you'll need:

• A top you want to measure (e.g., a t-shirt, shirt, or jumper)
• A measuring tape (cloth or flexible metal)
• A flat surface (e.g., a table or clean floor)

Instructions:

1. Lay the Garment Flat:
   • Place the top flat on a clean, hard, and even surface.
   • Smooth out any wrinkles or creases, ensuring the front and back layers are perfectly aligned and not bunched up.
2. Locate the Armpit Seams:
   • Identify where the sleeve seam meets the main body of the top, 2.5cm below the armpit. These are your starting and ending points.
3. Measure Across:
   • Take your measuring tape.
   • Place one end of the tape precisely at the point where the armpit seam starts on one side of the top.
   • Stretch the tape straight across the front of the top, ensuring it remains flat and horizontal.
   • Read the measurement at the point where the armpit seam starts on the opposite side.
4. Record the Measurement:
   • This figure is your "half chest" measurement.

Half Chest Measurement Diagram

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What's a Half Waist Measurement?

Put simply, a half waist measurement is half the circumference of your waist. Instead of measuring all the way around, you're measuring from one side of the waist to the other when the garment is laid flat.

How to Take a Half Waist Measurement (Step-by-Step)