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Eighty-nine black males and 94 white males between the ages of 18 and 30 were investigated to determine whether (1) the two groups differed in their ability to obtain properly fitting pants, (2) differences existed in their anthropometric morphology, and (3) a pants pattern could be developed that would fit the group with the greater difficulty. Results from the pants fit questionnaire indicated that the black males needed pants alterations more often than the white males. An analysis of the anthropometric data revealed a difference between black males and white males for various body measurements. A sample pants pattern was developed to fit the average measurements of the black group. The fit of the pants was evaluated on a body with the average measurments. A panel of judges gave the pants an overall good rating on fit.

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Comparison of the Anthropometry of Black Males and White Males with Implications for Pants Fit

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