Understanding Ribbn's Size Taxonomy System

 

Step 1: Prepare Your CSV File

Before you begin, create a CSV file with 4 columns that mirrors the following example in structure:
Sample Size Taxonomy CSV.

The CSV should include these columns:

1. Primary Segment
2. Measurement Category
3. Standard General Size
4. Standard Label Size

Note: Although our system uses additional details when processing product labels, the CSV focuses on these four essential tiers.

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Step 2: Explore the 4-Tiered Size Taxonomy

Tier 1: Primary Segment

What It Is:
The Primary Segment is the foundation of your taxonomy. It categorizes products in the same way as your Product Taxonomy, ensuring that sizes are consistently linked to product classifications.

Examples:

• Woman
• Man
• Unisex
• Indoor
• Outdoor

Why It Matters:
Keeping these values consistent between your Product and Size Taxonomies is crucial. This unified approach enables our AI to accurately connect size data with the corresponding products.

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Tier 2: Measurement Category

What It Is:
The Measurement Category is used to select the option that best represents how you would measure your item. Ribbn has grouped all items into a universal set of options. This field is not editable—the available choices are defined by Ribbn.

Allowed Values:

• Accessories
• Bags
• Bottoms (Pants, Shorts, Skirts, etc.)
• Collared Shirts & Tops
• Eyewear
• General Items
• Gloves
• Hats
• Jackets (Blazers, Outerwear, Coats)
• Jeans
• Jewelry
• Non-collared Shirts & Tops (Sweaters, Knitwear, etc.)
• One-piece Apparel (Dresses, Jumpsuits, etc.)
• Shoes
• Suits & Sets
• Tops (Blouses, Shirts, Sweaters, etc.)

Why It Matters:
Using these standardized options ensures consistency and accuracy. Although this field is a behind-the-scenes helper (it won’t appear on your webshop), it’s critical for our AI to map sizes correctly.

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Tier 3: Standard General Size

What It Is:
Standard General Size is the field that matters most for you and your customers. It consolidates all variations of sizes into a set of universal options, making it the primary filter in your Product admin view and the size filter that your customers use when shopping.

Examples:

• Clothing: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Footwear: US 8, US 10, US 12
• Accessories/Home Goods: Small, Medium, Large

Why It Matters:
This is your “public-facing” size. A well-organized Standard Size means improved filtering, easier inventory management, and a better shopping experience.

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Tier 4: Standard Label Size

What It Is:
Standard Label Size represents the exact size values as they appear on product labels—but in a standardized way. Every entry in this field must be unique to ensure consistency and precise mappings.

Examples:

• Footwear: EU 38, US 8, UK 6
• Apparel: 28W, 30W, 32W
• Home Goods: 6x9 feet

Why It Matters:
Even though Standard Label Size is used as a helper field (it won’t appear in your product table or webshop), its uniqueness is essential for our AI to interpret and convert the raw size information into the unified Standard Size.

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Step 3: How the Size Taxonomy Works in Practice

Integrating your size taxonomy with your product data offers several benefits:

• Accurate Product-Sizing Links:
  The shared Primary Segment creates a seamless connection between your Product and Size Taxonomies, ensuring every size entry is correctly mapped.

• Precise Label Recognition:
  With clearly defined tiers, our AI can accurately interpret the details on product labels—even when handling international size differences (e.g., EU vs. US sizes).

• Streamlined Filtering:
  The Standard Size is the key field your customers interact with. It provides a simplified, consistent filtering system on your storefront, making it easy for shoppers to find their ideal size.

Remember: While Measurement Category and Standard Label Size play crucial roles behind the scenes, it’s the Standard Size that you and your customers will see and use.

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Step 4: Importing Your CSV into Ribbn

Once your CSV file is ready:

1. Log into your Ribbn Dashboard.
2. Navigate to:
   Products > Settings > Product Size Taxonomy
3. Import Your CSV:
   Upload the CSV file you prepared (formatted like the Sample Size Taxonomy CSV).
4. Review and Confirm:
   Verify that all columns are correctly mapped, that your Primary Segment values match those in your Product Taxonomy, and that the Measurement Category values are chosen from Ribbn’s standardized list.

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Best Practices and Tips

• Keep It Consistent:
  Ensure that your Primary Segment values are identical to those in your Product Taxonomy. Consistency is the backbone of an accurate, efficient system.

• Stick to the Standardized Options:
  For Measurement Category, only use the allowed values. This keeps the mapping process smooth and error-free.

• Focus on the Standard Size:
  This is the key field for filtering both in your admin view and on your webshop. Make sure it’s clear and consistent across your products.

• Test and Optimize:
  After implementation, monitor how shoppers use size filters and adjust your taxonomy as needed to improve both inventory management and the customer experience.

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Conclusion

Ribbn’s 4-Tiered Size Taxonomy is designed to reduce errors, streamline inventory management, and enhance the shopping experience. By standardizing your size data—from how items are measured and labeled to the universal sizes your customers use—you create a robust system that benefits both your internal operations and your storefront.

If you have any questions or need further assistance setting up your Size Taxonomy, please contact our support team. We’re here to help you every step of the way!

Happy sizing, and thank you for choosing Ribbn!