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Anatomy of the Pant Leg

Pant Body Cut

The pants body cut is determined by the length of the front and back crotch extensions. The crotch extension is that por›on of the pant that extends out from centre front and centre back to cover the inside part of the leg. See diagram 1. The crotch extensions determine how the pants conform to the body. The length of the crotch extension is determined by the hip circumference, the upper thigh circumference, and the desired style. The front crotch extension is most o›en shorter than

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