Last week at Vandeputte we were introduced to a new feat of technology: the 3D body scanner. This device, that somewhat resembles a passport photo booth, provides a full body scan in no time at all and then produces the correct body sizes. All Vandeputte employees were allowed to undergo a scan and were given a printout with their exact sizes.

How does a scanner like this work?

Rebecca Delanghe, project manager clothing at Vandeputte: “The device consists of a closed fitting room and a computer. Inside the fitting room, a strip of light is discretely shone on your body. Based on the projection and reflection of the light, the size of the body is determined, using no x-rays or other types of beams. The computer then compares your sizes with those of all the clothes' sizes and proceeds to choose the best suitable size for you.”

Why did you decide to do this test?

Rebecca: "We wanted to test if the dimensions that the body scanner suggested were sufficiently accurate, and we compared the results with some of our most sold garments. To acquire sufficient results, we asked all colleagues to undergo a scan."

Why is this interesting?

Rebecca: "It’s especially interesting for larger companies, as a traditional clothes fitting session can take up a fair amount of time. This can mean substantial time savings for these companies, as you have the sizes for multiple garments all at the same time. It would also enable us to predict when bespoke clothes are required."

When will you start using the device?

Rebecca: "At the moment we are still in the investigative phase. If this project proves to be beneficial, we certainly think there are some interesting opportunities for the near future."