With the new 5-Pocket profile you will be able to achieve fit success for your Clients with a single product profile for all 5-pocket fabrics. By utilizing the new Fabric Stretch Index ( F.S.I.) we automatically adjust the finished measurements of a client’s 5-Pocket to ensure he achieves the same fit and feel with every fabric. Once a Client’s fit is established you can order with confidence knowing that all his 5-Pockets will fit the same.
Fabric Stretch Index
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The J.Hilburn Fabric Stretch Index is the system we use to determine the stretchiness of our casual pant fabrics. Each of our fabrics is given an FSI number which is established by testing the LBS force necessary to stretch the fabric 20% in the weft direction. Based on the F.S.I. range each fabric is assigned to either the low, medium, or high stretch group.
- The FSI is listed in Green Room and in the fabric description on J.Hilburn.com to help stylists understand how stretchy a particular fabric is. Begining in Spring 2024 F.S.I. will also be listed on casual pant swatches.
Great news! It is not neccessary for a Stylist to apply the F.S.I. to a Client’s profile. The F.S.I. is applied by T.A.P.E™ automatically behind the scenes before the finished measurements of a Client’s pants are sent to the factory.
5-Pocket Hip Preference
How to Establish Fit Preference
During the pre-appointment survey your Client answered questions regarding his 5-Pocket fit preference. In step two he selected his hip preference and leg opening preference. If your Client is uncertain about his preference Trim is always a great option.
For existing Client’s utilize the ADD PROFILE button under 5-Pockets on a Client’s measurement and fit page. Or select to create an F.S.I. 5 pocket profile at order entry. The 5-Pocket fit quiz will automatically open and you can confirm your Client’s fit preferences.
The new 5-Pocket profile lists the client preference at the top of the profile, similar to JH Fit Trouser.
The editing screen offers the ability to change a client’s preference using the Launch TAPE Assistant button. Tool tips provide finished garment measurements and toggles allow for further customization of fit. 
On the order entry screen, TAPE does not populate a 5 -Pocket profile. The stylist must chose an existing profile or create a new FSI Profile.
On the 5 pocket editing screen the hip tooltip provides the finished hip measurement for each FSI group
FAQ
- Existing clients can continue to order from their confirmed profiles. F.S.I. will not be applied to existing profiles. Existing profiles can be edited but it will not be possible to create a new profile in the old body fit format.
- Existing clients moving into a new fabric will need to create a new FSI 5-pocket profile.
5-pocket QC data will reflect the ordered, expected, and actual measurements.
- Ordered: same measurement as product profile
- Expected: measurement sent to factory reflecting Client preference and F.S.I.
- Actual: measurement taken by Q.C. operator at the factory.
For a Client who would like a different preference for different fabrics, the Stylist will be able to create multiple profiles. For example, if a client would like an Americano 5 pocket with a boot-cut leg and a Bestretch 5 pocket with a narrow leg. In this case, the Client would have a boot-cut profile and a loafer profile.
In the event you client would like to change the fit on his 5-Pocket, we recommend utilizing the product fit quiz to update his preference choice.
The FSI adjustment does not affect the finished waist measurement of the 5-Pocket. The 5-Pocket finished waist measurement will always be 1″ larger than the ordered waist measurement. For example an ordered 32 waist will be finished at 33″. When a 5-Pocket is ordered using the FSI profile the waistband of the pant is stabilized for all fabrics to achieve fit consistency. This means that even if a fabric is high stretch the waistband will not stretch. If your client prefers to have a waistband with stretch select the Comfort Waistband option at order entry.