About WEAR

The World Engineering Anthropometry Resource (WEAR) is a global network of experts dedicated to advancing the application of anthropometric data in product design, engineering, ergonomics, and human-centered research.

WEAR is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings together researchers, industry professionals, educators, and organizations from around the world. Our mission is to improve the accessibility and practical application of high-quality anthropometric data to support better design decisions.

Through WEAR membership, subscribers gain access to:

• More than 68 anthropometric datasets
  
• Body measurements from over 127,980 individuals
  
• Data resources including CAESAR North America and ANSUR
  
• Tools for browsing, evaluating, and downloading one-dimensional (1D) body measurement data

WEAR also offers a comprehensive collection of more than 13,200 high-resolution 3D body scans, available for separate purchase.

The collection includes:

• High-quality 3D body scans suitable for detailed anthropometric analysis

• Corresponding anatomical landmark files

• Matching 1D body measurements collected using traditional measurement techniques

• Data developed in accordance with established anthropometric measurement standards and methodologies, including those associated with ISO, CAESAR North America, and ANSUR

Click here for a list of what you would get if you purchase the 3D data set. Purchase is $2,000.00 USD or $1,000.00 USD for WEAR members (including postage and handling). To purchase go to:Purchase Data. If you are not a member currently and want to purchase at a discount you must first join WEAR or the non-member price will be charged. Click here to Join WEAR 

WEAR has sponsored the open access publication of a book on using anthropometry for design. 

To read more click here The Best Fit BOOK: Product Fit and Sizing

Download the open access from Taylor Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.1201/9781003397533/product-fit-sizing-kathleen-robinette-sandra-alemany-daisy-veitch-karen-bredenkamp

Citation:

Robinette, K.M., Veitch, D., Alemany, S., & Bredenkamp, K. (2024). Product Fit and Sizing: Sustainable Product Evaluation, Engineering, and Design (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003397533

WEAR Group Adelaide 2011