Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)

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A Study on the Cloth Sizing System for Middle Aged Obese Men -35-55 Years of Age-

중년 비만남성용 의복사이즈 체계 연구 -35~55세를 중심으로-

  • Seong, Ok-Jin (Dept. of Fashion Design, Dongduk Women's University) ;
  • Park, Kwang-Ae (Dept. of Fashion Design, Catholic University of Daegu)
  • 성옥진 (동덕여자대학교 패션디자인) ;
  • 박광애 (대구가톨릭대학교 패션디자인과)
  • Received : 2011.11.21
  • Accepted : 2012.01.02
  • Published : 2012.02.29
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Abstract

This study examines the characteristics of fat body type males aged 35 to 55 with a BMI rate higher than 25 categorized as mid-degree obesity and high-degree obesity according to the $6^{th}$ Size Korea; in addition, the study provides a sizing system for obese males. The physical characteristics of the obese male appeared to be with a shorter lower body compared to an upper body for a higher degree of obesity. Obesity appeared evenly from chest to thigh circumference compared to a normal group. Especially, their waist measurement, depth, and width were significantly larger as well as the crotch length (natural indentation) and a larger waist measurement. As for the cloth sizing system, this study suggests the sizes with higher distribution among the designated size intervals of casual tops, men's suit tops and bottoms based on standard stature, chest size and waist circumference (Omphalion) by KS.

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