• The Correct Rise: This is the distance from the top of the waistband down to the bottom of the crotch area. In ready-made pants, the length of the rise usually varies by one-half inch from short to regular to long; though the definition of "regular" differs among manufacturers. At R. W. Furr, your trousers will be cut to your exact proportions and balanced in the front and back for the utmost comfort.

• The Drop: The "drop" is the difference in inches from the seat to the waist. Most men are 6 to 8 inches smaller at the waist than at the hips. When the drop does not match your measurements, extensive alterations are required, which can adversely affect the balance of the pant. Making adjustments from the back can distort the symmetry necessary between the front and back panel of properly fitted trousers. R. W. Furr cuts the pant with the proper balance, which enhances the drape and feel of the finished product.

• Knee and Bottom Position: Your inseam measurement is commonly referred to as the length. Depending upon height, the position of the knee and bottom vary greatly. In properly proportioned, custom-made trousers from R. W. Furr Clothiers, the knee of the pant will correspond to your knee position, and the circumference of the bottom will correspond with your shoe size.

• High or Low Hip: In the process of marking the length of ready-mades, many customers request that each leg be marked independently, thinking that one leg is longer than the other. In reality this is due to a low hip, which causes one of the pant legs to break more than the other. By measuring from the top of the waistband to the floor on each side, our tailors are able to adapt your pattern to this anomaly. Each side of the trouser is cut independently, resulting in parallel balance across the entire waist and hip region, not just at the bottom.

• Quality of Trimmings and Craftsmanship: Fine-spun Italian cotton pocketing does not pill, a term used to describe the balling up of the fabric in areas over which your hand frequently passes. R.W. Furr uses all the best trimmings: Banrol waistband, heel guards, and gripper pads (that keep your shirt tucked in) are only three examples of our commitment to creating the finest trousers you have ever owned. You will never see stitches at the top or bottom of a belt-loop. Even the curtain inside the waistband opens when you are sitting to augment comfort.

Many customers have extra trousers made, which can double the life of the suit.