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Size range

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈsaɪz reɪndʒ/nounCommon term

In fashion & textiles, size range means: The set of sizes in which a style is produced and sold, from the smallest to the largest, such as XS to XL or 34 to 46.

In Turkish: beden aralığı, beden skalası, beden seti

How it is used

Brands decide the size range for each product and customer group; some offer extended sizes, plus sizes, petite or tall ranges. Orders give a size breakdown or size ratio showing how many pieces of each size are needed.

Example sentences

  1. We're extending the size range of the jeans to include 48 and 50.

  2. The size range is XS to XXL, with a ratio of 1-2-3-3-2-1.

Common collocations

  • full size range
  • extended size range
  • size breakdown
  • size ratio
  • plus-size range
  • size chartA table showing the body or garment measurements for each size, so that customers can choose a size and factories can produce consistent garments.
  • gradingThe process of making a pattern in all the other sizes from the base size, by adding or removing set amounts at specific points.
  • fit modelA person whose body measurements match a brand's base sample size and who tries on samples so the team can check and improve the fit.
  • measurementsThe sizes of the body or of a garment at specific points, such as chest, waist, hip and length, used for patterns, size charts and quality checks.

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