[Laura-F]

Actually, what happens is there is supposed to be one standard of measurement we are all accustomed to using, but the manufacturers are using different standards and different systems of sizing in order to be unique businesses. I was able to pick this little bit of truth at a warehouse when I picked up a load of various clothes. I used to drive trucks over the road. It drives the warehouse personnel crazy too, as well as their own mislabeling of items. They get so overwhelmed with it all that they just mix it all up and ship it. This then ends up at the store, where store clerks are always surprised at what arrives, and the customer is confused at the differences in the same sizes for the apparent same item. I just had my own experience this past week when I went shopping and decided to use a product from a competing manufacturer. There is some truth to a conspiracy to frustrate people, but it's usually one or just a few people working a line at a manufacturer who want to have some fun.