About WEAR

The World Engineering Anthropometry Resource (WEAR) is a global network of experts dedicated to advancing the application of anthropometric data in product design, engineering, ergonomics, and human-centered research.

WEAR is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings together researchers, industry professionals, educators, and organizations from around the world. Our mission is to advance anthropometry, ergonomics, human factors, product fit, sizing, research, data standards and professional education to improve design, safety, health and human performance. 

Through WEAR membership, subscribers gain access to:

• More than 68 anthropometric datasets
  
• Body measurements from over 127,980 individuals
  
• Data resources including CAESAR North America and ANSUR
  
• Tools for browsing, evaluating, and downloading one-dimensional (1D) body measurement data

WEAR also offers a comprehensive collection of more than 13,200 high-resolution 3D body scans, available for separate purchase.

The collection includes:

• High-quality 3D body scans suitable for detailed anthropometric analysis

• Corresponding anatomical landmark files

• Matching 1D body measurements collected using traditional measurement techniques

• Data developed in accordance with established anthropometric measurement standards and methodologies, including those associated with ISO, CAESAR North America, and ANSUR

Click here for a list of what you would get if you purchase the 3D data set. Purchase is $2,000.00 USD or $1,000.00 USD for WEAR members (including postage and handling). To purchase go to:Purchase Data. If you are not a member currently and want to purchase at a discount you must first join WEAR or the non-member price will be charged. Click here to Join WEAR 

WEAR has sponsored the open access publication of a book on using anthropometry for design. 

To read more click here The Best Fit BOOK: Product Fit and Sizing

Download the open access from Taylor Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.1201/9781003397533/product-fit-sizing-kathleen-robinette-sandra-alemany-daisy-veitch-karen-bredenkamp

Citation:

Robinette, K.M., Veitch, D., Alemany, S., & Bredenkamp, K. (2024). Product Fit and Sizing: Sustainable Product Evaluation, Engineering, and Design (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003397533

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