Articles of Interest Sizes
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Jun 12, 2026 
Nikki Martin, technical designer who decodes garment construction and measurement tricks. Britt Dunlop, professional fit model who lives by precise measurements and a ready kit. Brooke McEver, product innovation director advancing size-free jeans and 3D weaving. They talk fittings, why live fitting still matters, grading across sizes, vanity sizing, and practical measuring tips.
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Unspun Body Scan Produced Perfect Size-Free Jeans
- Avery Trufelman describes getting scanned at Unspun, standing in underwear while a platform rotated and captured 10,000 body data points.
- The resulting custom jeans fit perfectly, arrived without any size label, and Avery still wears them frequently.
Brands Build Sizes Around One Fit Model
- Most brands center their sizing around a single fit model whose proportions determine the collection's baseline.
- That fit model's torso, arm length, and other fixed proportions drive how pockets, necklines, and balances are drafted.
Fit Models Mirror Industry Mannequins
- Fit models must match many precise, often unchangeable body measures so garments drape and function correctly.
- Britt Dunlop closely matches an Alvanon industry mannequin across ~52 measurement points, making her especially valuable.