UK's National Sizing Survey: Revealing Trends in Body Measurements and Clothing Fit

The video discusses a UK survey conducted between July 2001 and February 2000, where 1.5 million measurements were taken using advanced technology. White light stripes were projected onto subjects to quickly gather over 100 measurements. The data, analyzed for publication, revealed surprising results, including an increase in women's waistlines since the last survey in 1951. This information will help retailers ensure better-fitting clothing in the future.

What was the primary method used to collect measurements in the UK survey?

• Using a tape measure

• Projecting white light stripes

• Digital scanning

• Manual recording

How many measurements were taken during the UK survey?

• 500,000

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

What was a significant finding from the data analysis?

• No change in clothing sizes

• Women's waistlines have increased

• Men's waistlines have decreased

• Men's sizes were more closely recorded

When was the last survey of this kind conducted before the recent one?

• 1971

• 1961

• 1951

• 1941

What is the intended use of the survey data by retailers?

• To increase clothing prices

• To expand into new markets

• To ensure a proper fit on future clothing ranges

• To reduce production costs