WEAR is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving a global community of researchers, designers, engineers, educators, industry professionals, and government agencies.
Our mission is to advance the research, education, methods, data, and standards that improve product fit, sizing, functionality, safety, and sustainability.
WEAR preserves, curates, and provides access to human body measurement data and technical resources that support research, education, product design, and development.
Our collection includes:
WEAR develops educational programs, technical workshops, and professional resources that strengthen expertise in product fit, sizing, and evaluation.
Our professional certification initiative is intended to establish recognized competencies, assessment methods, and continuing education opportunities that support professional development across industries.
WEAR connects professionals, researchers, and institutions worldwide to exchange knowledge, advance methodologies, and support participation in national and international standards development.
Areas of interest include ASTM, ISO, NFPA, occupational safety research, and collaboration with organizations such as NIOSH.
WEAR brings together industry, government agencies, academic institutions, and technical specialists to encourage collaborative research and the practical application of human measurement knowledge.
Through its international network, WEAR helps organizations identify relevant expertise, research resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
WEAR advances knowledge, methods, and best practices in product fit, sizing, and performance evaluation through education, research collaboration, technical resources, and professional exchange.
Our goal is to help organizations develop products that better accommodate the diversity of human body sizes, shapes, and functional requirements.
Better products begin with better knowledge. Whether you are a researcher, industry professional, educator, or supporter of our mission, WEAR offers several ways to participate.
Register for free to receive updates about new datasets, research, webinars, educational programs, and opportunities to participate in WEAR activities.
Free registration also provides access to the WEAR Community Discussion Board, where professionals can ask questions, exchange ideas, and share knowledge.
For $300 USD per year, WEAR membership provides unlimited access to our curated collection of one-dimensional (1D) anthropometric datasets for 12 months.
Members also receive discounted pricing on the CAESAR 3D Body Scan Collection, providing access to an extensive resource for research, product design, and fit evaluation.
Membership supports the preservation, maintenance, and continued development of WEAR's data resources and educational programs.
Make a voluntary charitable contribution to help preserve valuable data, develop educational resources, advance professional certification, and support research and standards activities.
WEAR is a recognized U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Together, we can turn specialized knowledge into better products for people worldwide.