How to measure
All measurements in centimeters. The numbers match our order forms, so we can always tell which measurement is meant.
Before you start
- Ask someone to help you; most measurements are hard to take on your own.
- Wear thin clothes, or measure over the garment you'll wear under the new one.
- Use a soft tape measure in centimeters. Keep it flat and snug, but not tight.
- Stand straight and relaxed, with your arms hanging down.
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#1 Shoulder Width
Measure across your back from the outside of one shoulder to the outside of the other.
Lay the tape flat over the back of your neck; don't let it sag.
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#2 Neck
This is a circumference measurement. It is important for the right fit of your collar.
Wrap the tape around your neck where the collar will sit.
Leave a little room for comfort, but not more than 5 cm: a traditional collar sits close.
Note: We don’t add anything extra to this measurement. Please make sure to determine the final circumference for your collar.
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#3 Chest
This is a circumference measurement.
Place the tape around your back, under your armpits and around the fullest part of your chest.
Keep the tape level all the way round and breathe normally.
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#4 Long Open Sleeves
For long sleeves with open cuffs (if applicable)
Start at the middle of your spine at the base of the neck, go over the shoulder and down your relaxed arm.
End about 3 to 5 cm past your wrist bone. (Toward knuckles)
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#5 Long Sword Sleeves
For long sleeves with sword cuffs (if applicable)
Start at the middle of your spine at the base of the neck, go over the shoulder and down your relaxed arm.
End at about the height of your knuckles.
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#6 Wrist
Only needed for sword cuffs (if applicable)
This is a circumference measurement.
Wrap the tape around your wrist with some room for comfort.
Note: We don’t add anything extra to this measurement. Please make sure to determine the final circumference for your sword cuffs.
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#7 Short Sleeves
For short-sleeved garments (if applicable)
Start at the middle of your spine at the base of the neck, go over the shoulder and down your relaxed arm.
End where you want the sleeve to end, somewhere between the elbow and the shoulder.
We suggest wearing one of your own shirts to determine your desired length.
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#8 Garment Length
This measurement determines the length of your upper garment. You can add different lengths for each garment type (.i.e. shirt, jacket, robe).
Start beside your neck on top of the shoulder and measure straight down the front to where the garment should end.
A short-sleeved shirt usually ends 20 to 30 cm below the hip bone; a robe is much longer.
We recommend using a garment you already own as a reference while measuring and going into a horse stance to be able to visualize the look of your garment in action.
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#9 Waist
This is a circumference measurement.
Place the tape around your waist at about the height of your belly button and breathe normally.
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#10 Hips
This is a circumference measurement.
Place the tape around your hips at about the height where your belt sits.
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#11 Pants Length (elastic openings)
For pants with elastic openings at the ankles.
Measure from your hip bone (upper edge of belt) down the outside of your leg to the floor, then add a minimum of 7 cm and enter the total.
For 3/4 pants: Measure from your hip bone (upper edge of belt) down the outside of your leg to where the leg should end, then add a minimum of 7 cm and enter the total.
The more you add the more fabric will fall over the ankles. We recommend adding a bit more for practices with lower stances to ensure a flowing appearance.
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#11 Pants Length (open legs, frog-button closure)
For long pants with open legs or a frog-button closure.
Measure from your hip bone down the outside of your leg to the floor and enter that length.
For short or 2/3 pantss: measure from your hip bone down to where the leg should end.
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#12 Backside
This is a circumference measurement. It is important for the pants.
Place the tape around the fullest part of your seat.
Keep the tape snug but not tight.
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#13 Height
Your height without shoes.
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#14 Weight
Your weight.
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#15 Foot Width
Only needed for Kung Fu socks.
Stand on a sheet of paper and measure the widest part of your foot, usually across the ball of the foot.
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#16 Foot Length
Only needed for Kung Fu socks.
Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall and measure from the wall to the tip of your longest toe.
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Additional Measurements
We want to make the perfect piece of clothing for you. In theory, these 16 measurements are all we need to create your perfectly fitting outfit. However, you can always add additional measurements. If you have a special physique, a well-developed beer belly, or other unique qualities, feel free to add in more measurements with a small description and we will make sure that you can order your garment with full peace of mind.
Besides the three below, you can add your own measurements with a description, the value and, if it helps, a picture.
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Bicep circumference
Around the fullest part of your upper arm, with the arm relaxed and hanging down.
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Thigh circumference
Around the fullest part of your thigh, just below the crotch, standing with your weight on both legs.
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Calf circumference
Around the fullest part of your calf, standing with your weight on both legs.
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Sash
Only needed if you want a sash.
Our standard sash is about 288 cm long and 10 cm wide. If you want a different size, choose your own size and enter length and width.