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Young woman looking at the size tag on a dress that adheres to anthropometric measurements for clothing in ISO 8559-1:2017.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles

ISO 8559-1:2017—Size Designation of Clothes

ByAlexandra Schirn September 5, 2023June 10, 2025

Initially, soldiers’ uniforms were custom-made. As the Civil War (1861-1865) continued and the demand for uniforms grew, manufacturers decided it would be more efficient to…

Retro camera, film reels (that adhere to ISO 4241:2019), clapperboard and director chair demonstrating cinema concept.
ANSI | Media and Electronics

ISO 4241:2019—Projection Film Leader

ByAlexandra Schirn August 28, 2023June 4, 2025

Does film have sound? If the reel has a thin yellow or rust-colored strip alongside the reel next to the sprockets and a thicker yellow-colored…

Travelers kayaking under a cave in the ocean, partaking in adventure tourism.
ANSI | Consumer Safety

Adventure Tourism

ByAlexandra Schirn August 9, 2023May 21, 2025

Wildlife biologists made modern ziplining popular when they were looking for a way to study and explore densely forested areas of Costa Rica without disturbing…

A child and her mom playing with Barbie dolls that adhere to ISO 8124-6:2018 toy safety specifications.
ANSI | Toy Safety

ISO 8124-6:2018—Phthalate Esters In Toys

ByAlexandra Schirn July 20, 2023June 10, 2025

A sticky chemical that oozes from the plastic used in very old dolls and some other toys may pose a health risk. Some dolls and…

Gold, silver, and diamond jewelry adhering to ASTM F2999-19.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | Consumer Safety

ASTM F2999-19: Adult Jewelry

ByAlexandra Schirn July 14, 2023May 21, 2025

The earliest known jewelry is dated 142,000-150,000 years ago. It is a necklace made from half-inch-long sea snail shells found in a cave in Bizmoune…

Exercise bicycle adhering to safety requirements in ASTM F1250-20.
ANSI | Fitness Center

ASTM F1250-20: Exercise Bicycles And Ergometers

ByAlexandra Schirn June 6, 2023May 21, 2025

During the 1970s – 1990s, the fitness industry boomed, and as a result, stationary bike sales sky-rocketed. At this time, commercial gyms and exercising at…

Collection of reflective and florescent orange and yellow high-visibility safety vests that adhere to CSA Z96-15 (R2020).
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | Occupational Health and Safety

CSA Z96-2022: High-Visibility Safety Apparel

ByAlexandra Schirn May 23, 2023June 4, 2025

‍A Danish Study about the effectiveness of high-visibility (hi-vis) clothing found that the number of accidents per person per month was 47% lower among bicycle riders…

Basic polymers used in plastic like resin that adhere to ISO 1043-1:2011.
ANSI | Plastics

ISO 1043-1:2011—Abbreviated Terms for Plastics

ByAlexandra Schirn May 22, 2023June 4, 2025

As early as the 1600’s, plastic was used as a term to relate to something that could be easily molded or shaped. It is derived…

Safety signage and labels for fitness equipment that adhere to ASTM F1749-15(2020).
ANSI | Fitness Center

ASTM F1749-15(2020): Fitness Equipment And Signage

ByAlexandra Schirn May 18, 2023May 21, 2025

Although exercise equipment was invented to provide a safe alternative to free weights, it is arguably inherently dangerous since it can put an individual’s body…

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