Re-evaluating the traditional 8-head figure ratio: examining female body segmentation diversity using 3D body scan data

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ABSTRACT This study introduces conceptual amendments to improve body division by examining variations in three-dimensional body scanning anthropometric distributions. Clothing design begins with an initial sketch tailored to the customer's body shape. Traditional body division sketches often rely on simplistic head-length assumptions, leading to inaccuracies in the initial clothing appearance. This paper proposes body proportion analysis using actual body measurement data from scanning techniques and a diverse population sample. The study focuses on identifying significant variations in body dimensions to enhance body division concepts. The findings highlight specific areas of variation overlooked in traditional approaches, revealing substantial differences in anthropometric distributions. Based on these results, this research proposes an improved body division framework that considers these variations for a more comprehensive understanding of body ratios, optimising fashion silhouettes.