Each of our pieces are made by Women in communities across Cape Town.
They are not mass produced, instead, they're made in small batches to reduce waste and therefore every run is limited. The time it takes from design to production is long, produced slower and individually hand-crafted with acute attention to detail.
Research Unit is Utilitarian Brand who design Elevated, Considered and Sustainable Apparel and Accessories for Women and Men and Kids.
Our products are thoughtfully designed by Erin-Lee and Chad Petersen, through careful use and balance of materials, considering each form, fit and it's function with acute attention to detail. " We mostly designing pieces for ourselves and our kids first for a more sustainable future within our everyday living." says Erin-Lee.
They initially began crafting accessories in their own workshop in Cape Town in 2013 and grew into designing Elevated Basic Apparel in late 2018.
READ MOREOur Research Unit Store at the V&A Watershed ( V&A Waterfront) in Cape Town, is near to all the best hotspots, from museums, the best hotels and a hop away from the best restaurants and eateries, not to mention, a boat trip to Robben Island. It is filled with all our products from all our latest offerings to our limited edition colours and offerings. Make it a Day, grab a coffee and experience Research Unit to it's fullest.
VISIT OUR STORE @ V&AOur size chart is a guide to help you find the correct size for you or/ and your child. Our products are designed through careful use and balance of materials making each design unique. We, therefore suggest you email us
Age (years) | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 |
size (cm) | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 |
height (cm) | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 |
chest (cm) | 54,25 | 56 | 58 | 60,5 | 63 | 65/64 |
waist (cm) | 52,5 | 54,5 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58/59 |
hip(cm) | 56 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 70/68 |
inside leg (cm) | 41 | 45,5 | 49,25 | 52 | 56 | 59,75/59,25 |
Women & Men
MEASURING FOR DRESS SIZE (Women)
SA Size |
SA Size |
SA Size |
Bust (cm) |
Waist (cm) |
Hips (cm) |
XXS |
28 |
4 |
74-76 |
56-58 |
84-86 |
XS |
30 |
6 |
79-81 |
61-63 |
89-91 |
S |
32 |
8 |
84-86 |
66-68 |
94-96 |
M |
34 |
10 |
89-91 |
71-73 |
99-101 |
L |
36 |
12 |
94-96 |
76-78 |
104-106 |
XL |
38 |
14 |
99-101 |
81-83 |
109-111 |
XXL |
40 |
16 |
104-106 |
86-88 |
114-116 |
XXXL |
42 |
18 |
109-111 |
91-93 |
119-121 |
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SA Size |
SA Size |
SA Size |
Bust (cm) |
Waist (cm) |
Hips (cm) |
XXS |
28 |
4 |
74-76 |
56-58 |
84-86 |
XS |
30 |
6 |
79-81 |
61-63 |
89-91 |
S |
32 |
8 |
84-86 |
66-68 |
94-96 |
M |
34 |
10 |
89-91 |
71-73 |
99-101 |
L |
36 |
12 |
94-96 |
76-78 |
104-106 |
XL |
38 |
14 |
99-101 |
81-83 |
109-111 |
XXL |
40 |
16 |
104-106 |
86-88 |
114-116 |
XXXL |
42 |
18 |
109-111 |
91-93 |
119-121 |
SA Size |
SA Size |
SA Size |
Bust (cm) |
Waist (cm) |
Hips (cm) |
XXS |
28 |
4 |
74-76 |
56-58 |
84-86 |
XS |
30 |
6 |
79-81 |
61-63 |
89-91 |
S |
32 |
8 |
84-86 |
66-68 |
94-96 |
M |
34 |
10 |
89-91 |
71-73 |
99-101 |
L |
36 |
12 |
94-96 |
76-78 |
104-106 |
XL |
38 |
14 |
99-101 |
81-83 |
109-111 |
XXL |
40 |
16 |
104-106 |
86-88 |
114-116 |
XXXL |
42 |
18 |
109-111 |
91-93 |
119-121 |
SA Size |
SA Size |
SA Size |
Bust (cm) |
Waist (cm) |
Hips (cm) |
Shoulders (cm) |
Sleeve (cm) |
XXS |
28 |
4 |
74-76 |
56-58 |
84-86 |
34-35 |
73 |
XS |
30 |
6 |
79-81 |
61-63 |
89-91 |
36-37 |
75 |
S |
32 |
8 |
84-86 |
66-68 |
94-96 |
38-39 |
77 |
M |
34 |
10 |
89-91 |
71-73 |
99-101 |
40-41 |
78 |
L |
36 |
12 |
94-96 |
76-78 |
104-106 |
42-43 |
80 |
XL |
38 |
14 |
99-101 |
81-83 |
109-111 |
44-45 |
81 |
XXL |
40 |
16 |
104-106 |
86-88 |
114-116 |
46-47 |
82 |
XXXL |
42 |
18 |
109-111 |
91-93 |
119-121 |
48-49 |
83 |
SA Size |
SA Size |
SA Size |
UK Size |
US Size |
French |
Italian |
Australian |
Denim |
XXS |
28 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
32 |
34 |
4 |
24 |
XS |
30 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
34 |
38 |
6 |
24/25 |
S |
32 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
36 |
40 |
8 |
26/27 |
M |
34 |
10 |
10 |
6 |
38 |
42 |
10 |
28/29 |
L |
36 |
12 |
12 |
8 |
40 |
44 |
12 |
30/31 |
XL |
38 |
14 |
14 |
10 |
42 |
46 |
14 |
32/33 |
XXL |
40 |
16 |
16 |
12 |
44 |
48 |
16 |
34/35 |
XXXL |
42 |
18 |
18 |
14 |
46 |
50 |
18 |
36/37 |
SA Size |
UK Size |
US Size |
European Size |
3 |
3 |
6 |
36 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
37 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
38 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
39 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
40 |
8 |
8 |
11 |
41 |
9 |
9 |
12 |
42 |