Slideshow: The Scanning of the Fittest

If shopping for clothes is not your idea of fun, you may want to head to a body scanner near you. The devices collect measurements that help shoppers find the perfect fit and the apparel industry to better size its garments. By Tracy Powell.
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Customized manequins from AlvaProducts are derived from the four basic body shapes of the Size USA study.Photo: Courtesy of Alvanon

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The TC(2) body scanner in use at North Carolina State University.

Photo: Roger Winstead, courtesy of North Carolina State University
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The Intellfit scanning booth.

Photo: Courtesy of Intellifit