This two-factor approach starkly contrasts with the heuristic approach used by other providers. 1D garment-to-body dimensions and heat maps offer merely an estimation of fit, which must be further tweaked via an iterative product sampling process. A two-factor approach distinguishes fit and fit error as data sets pertaining directly to product pattern geometry.

Intelligent Shaping™ measurement extraction algorithms utilize a body-to-garment approach by quantifying the human body in 2D (not 1D) dimensions. From this perspective, the heuristic decisions toward block development can be tracked and quantified as an additive fit-intent data set. This approach will optimize all apparel practice levels, from product development to retail distribution.