WEAR is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving a global community of professionals, academic institutions, industry, and government agencies.
Our mission is to advance the research, methods, data, and standards that improve product fit, sizing, functionality, safety, and sustainability.
We provide expertise in product fit testing, sizing strategies, and performance evaluation to help organizations develop products that better accommodate the diversity of human body sizes and shapes.
We support industry, government, and academic institutions through applied research, technical assessments, human factors analysis, and specialized consulting services that inform product development and design decisions.
We develop educational programs, technical workshops, professional resources, and certification initiatives that build expertise, strengthen professional competencies, and promote best practices.
We connect professionals, researchers, and institutions worldwide to share knowledge, advance methodologies, and support the development and adoption of consistent technical standards.
We maintain extensive human body measurement datasets and technical resources that support research, education, product design, and development.
Our collections include:
68+ datasets representing more than 127,980 individuals
13,200+ high-resolution 3D body scans
Established international collections, including CAESAR North America and ANSUR