Glossary

Grading (apparel sizing)

What size grading means in apparel, why factories need graded specs, and how it affects sampling and bulk production for UK brands.

What it is

Grading is the process of creating a full size range from a base size pattern by systematically changing measurements. Without graded specs, factories cannot produce a consistent size run.

Sourcing tip

Approve fit on a base size first, then grade. Changing fit after grading multiplies corrections across the size set.

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