How to measure your
waist and hips
Measuring guide
Before you order work pants, jeans or tights, it helps to know two simple measurements: your waist and your hips. You can measure both at home in a few minutes, with no special equipment. In this guide we go through the steps, the common mistakes, and how to use the numbers when you choose a size on the site.
What you need to measure
A flexible measuring tape, the kind tailors use. If you do not have one, use a piece of string or a regular ribbon and then measure it against a ruler.
Thin, close-fitting clothes, or underwear only, so thick fabric does not add to the measurement.
A mirror, or another person to help make sure the tape is level on all sides.
How to measure your waist
Your waist is the narrow part of your upper body, usually above the navel and below the ribs. If it is hard to find, bend to the side: the crease that forms is your natural waistline.
Stand up straight, breathe out gently and wrap the tape around your waist. The tape should be snug against your body but not tight, and parallel to the floor. Read the number in centimeters and write it down.
Note: This is not necessarily where you wear your pants. Many pants sit lower, on the low waist or on the hips. So measure your natural waist as it is, and check the fit of the specific pants separately.
How to measure your hips
Hip circumference is measured at the widest point of the pelvis and buttocks. Stand with your feet together, wrap the tape around your body, and check that it is level and at the same height at the front, back and sides.
Here too the tape should be snug but not pressing. Do not slip fingers under it and do not pull it hard, because that gives a number that is too small.
Common mistakes
- Measuring over thick clothes or jeans, which adds centimeters that are not really there.
- A tape that is tilted or slopes down at the back, which distorts the number.
- Measuring while pulling in your stomach or pushing it out. Stand naturally.
- Measuring only once. Measure twice, and if there is a difference, take the larger of the two.
- Assuming your waist and hips always "match" the same size. For many people they fall into two different sizes, and then it is worth checking which matters more for the garment you chose.
How to use your measurements when choosing pants
After you write down both numbers, choose a size on the product page, and if you are not sure, you can contact us before ordering.
The type of garment affects the fit. Whether you are looking for מכנסי דגמ״ח or מכנסי ג׳ינס, check the cut on each model's page. Close-fitting stretch garments, such as טייצים or Yoga Pants, are worn close to the body, so measuring matters especially for them.
For physical work such as kneeling, lifting and long hours on your feet, choose a size that allows comfortable movement at the waist and hips. If you are between two sizes, check the cut and fabric on the product page, or ask us. You can also measure at the factory store in Karmiel, and exchange the size on an item that has not been branded.
Measuring a whole team
When ordering for a business, you can ask each employee to write down both numbers in a shared table, and order by those sizes. That way the order is organized in advance. Size exchange is possible only on items that have not been branded, so it is worth confirming the sizes before customization.
You can receive your order by delivery or pick it up from the factory store in Karmiel, and the delivery details are on the page Delivery and collection.
Summary
Measure over thin clothes, stand up straight, wrap the tape around your waist and your hips, snug but not tight, and write down both measurements. With those two numbers, choosing a size on the site gets much simpler. For questions, call us: 04-9981239.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I measure my waist?
At the natural waistline, the narrow part of the upper body, usually above the navel and below the ribs. The tape is snug but not tight, and parallel to the floor.
Where do I measure my hips?
At the widest point of the pelvis and buttocks, with your feet together and the tape level on all sides.
Should I measure over clothes or without them?
It is better in thin, close-fitting clothes or underwear, so the measurement does not include the thickness of the fabric.
What if my waist and hips fall into two different sizes?
Check the cut of the garment on the product page and choose by the measurement that matters more for the fit. If you are still not sure, you can call us at 04-9981239 before ordering. You can also measure at the factory store, and exchange the size on an item that has not been branded.
Can I pick up the order from the factory?
Yes, you can choose pickup from the factory store at 28 HaNapach St., Industrial Zone, Karmiel.
Not sure which size to choose?
If you are not sure, you can contact us before ordering.