Combat Uniform Patterns Suggestions for Female Soldiers Considering Anthropometric Changes in Korean Women

In this study, we provided foundational data for developing combat uniform patterns for female soldiers by analyzing anthropometric data of Korean women in their 20s–40s. We utilized the 6th (2010) and 8th (2021) datasets from Size Korea. We conducted a wearing evaluation of fit suitability on participants who met the average measurements in the 8th dataset. Compared to the 6th dataset, all height items increased in the 8th dataset, except for hip height. The length, circumference, breadth, and depth items increased, except for bust point breadth, crotch length, upper arm length, arm length, and vertical trunk circumference. The flatness ratio decreased, resulting in a rounder body shape. Additionally, the A body type, characterized by larger hips than the chest and a slim waist, was more prevalent. During the wearing evaluation, participants reported discomfort in the shoulder, posterior shoulder, bottom of the jacket, hip, and thigh areas. Therefore, to reflect these changes in the 8th dataset, wearing evaluation and ease of the current combat uniform patterns for female soldiers should be adjusted by increasing the bottom, posterior shoulder, and shoulder length of the jacket. Additionally, for the pants, the hip circumference should be increased.