Abstract: The classification of figure type is an important component of the garment size standards since it relates to the coverage and practicality of the sizes.This paper makes a comparative study of the classification methods of figure type in the female garment size standards of China,America,Japan,German and ISO,carries out scientific classification using various methods and obtained anthropometric data,and compares the results by means of analysis of variance and principal component analysis to see which classification method is more reasonable.The result indicates that the domestic female garment classification of figure type is more scientific and practical.