Understanding Product Size Charts

Also called spec sheet or PoM chart (PoM = Point of Measure), the size chart is a synthesis of the essential measurements of your garment. It’s a key support for the pattern maker in generating patterns for the garment. This chart undergoes regular updates during the process to identify any inconsistencies and necessary modifications following the initial sample.

It's an essential part of the tech pack for every garment.

On Rechain PLM, the size spec of your product is available in the “Measurements” tab of your product.

Create a size chart on Rechain PLM: choose the most efficient option for each situation.

Let’s explore the different options of the creation of a size chart

Create your size chart manually (article here)
Create it from an Excel file (article here)
Create it using existing points of measure from your library
Generate it using a template (article here)
Generate it using an existing product (article here)

This article focuses on the third option. Feel free to explore articles that present the other options.

How to add point of measure in your library

First, before adding a point of measure to your product, let's explore how to add a new point of measure to your library. To access your point of measure library, click on the 'Point of Measure' tab (1).

Then, click on the '+ New Point of Measure' button. (2)




Now, you can see this side panel where you can:

Name your point of measure.
Assign a code to this point of measure.
Save a positive tolerance.
Save a negative tolerance.
Add instructions for this point of measure to ensure all stakeholders working on this product will measure it consistently.
Add a photo to illustrate your instructions on how to measure this dimension.

Once you are done, click on 'Save Changes' (7).



Well done, your first point of measure is now added to your library! 🥳

How to add a point of measure to your product

Now, let’s leverage the power of the library to create your size chart. First, navigate to the 'Measurements' tab of your product, and click on 'Add from library'.



The first tab (1) is the list with all the points of measure from your library. You can easily find the point you are looking for by using the search bar (2).



Then:

Select the point(s) of measure you want to add to your product.
Click on the '+ Add to product' button.



Here you are! Your points of measure are now added to your size chart.

If you haven't added sizes for this size chart yet, all you have to do is:
Add new sizes by clicking on the "+ New" button
Fill in the dimensions of your product

And your size chart is now ready!

If you want to save even more time on recurring styles, I recommend reading this article about points of measure templates (article here).

Well done, now you know how to save time by using the points of measure library!

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Updated on: 02/10/2024