Measurement Instructions for Men and Women

 Important:  Do not take your own measurements – have someone measure you!

• Stand straight, but relaxed, feet about 12” apart
• Wear identical clothing and accessories that will be worn under turnout gear
• Use a high quality non-stretch tape, holding it straight and snug so that it lies smooth without indenting the body (be sure you start with the low end numbers)
• Unusual height, weight or other physical characteristics my affect measuring.
• After you are measured for each item below, write the number on the “my measurement  line”, then compare to the list below and circle your size.

1. CHEST:  Take and hold a deep breath.  Measure under arms and around fullest part of chest or bust – My measurement:  ______
2. SLEEVE:  No need to measure since sleeves are designed proportionate to chest size.  However, if unusually short or long arms, bend elbow and hook thumb under belt buckle and egging at center of back of neck, measure across top of shoulders, around point of elbow to midpoint from wrist bone to knuckles – My measurement: ______
3. BACK:  Measure from collar seam to coat hem – My measurement:  ______
4. WAIST:  Be sure tools (knives, belt buckles, beepers, etc.) are taken into consideration when measuring – My measurement:  ______
5. INSEAM:  Wearing normal station wear, measure from crotch inner seam to ankle bone – My measurement:  ______
6. HIPS (WOMEN):  Measure around fullest part of hips – My measurement:  ______
7. If you are unsure as to your size, call us at 352-402-0036  and we will assist you.

                                         Height:  ______      Weight:  ______