Are the sizes of sportswear in Europe, America and Asia very different?
Are the sizes of sportswear in Europe, America and Asia very different? Yes, there are obvious differences in the size standards of sportswear, which are mainly reflected in body adaptation, size marking and pattern design. The following is a specific comparison:
1.Body shape difference
- Asian size:
o Mainly based on East Asian body shape (China, Japan, South Korea, etc.), usually the pattern is more slim, the shoulder width and sleeve length are shorter, and the waist-hip difference is smaller, so the overall sportswear size is more slim.
o Asian size is more suitable for people with shorter height and smaller frame, especially women’s clothing may pay more attention to the waist curve. - European and American size:
o Based on the European and American body shape, the shoulder width and sleeve length are longer, the chest and hip circumference are larger, so the overall sportswear size is looser.
o European and American size is more suitable for people with taller stature, larger frame or more developed muscles.
2.Differences in size markings
- Common markings in Asia:
o Numbers + S/M/L (such as 160/80A, where 160 represents height, 80 represents chest circumference, and A represents standard body shape).
o Japanese sizes may be smaller (such as “L size” is equivalent to “M size” in Europe and the United States). - Common markings in Europe and the United States:
o Mainly letters (XS-XXL), numbers may be marked in inches/centimeter (such as “32” represents waist circumference).
o Some brands use “US 8” and “EU 36” to distinguish regional codes.
So, in fact, the sizes of sportswear in Europe and the United States are very different from those in Asia. In addition to different body shapes, the standard methods of size are also different.
