Rain gear must fit an person correctly because the gear will only provide protection for a person if the gear cover the person entirely. If the rain gear is too tight for a person, they wont be able to move easy in there gear. If the rain gear is too loose, however, the rain will enter the gear through the gaps in the gear.
Proper sizing of rain gear will allow the gear to perform it’s designated function for the person who wear it throughout their shift or while they are performing task outdoors all day. Tingley manufacture rain gear in the form of jacket and bib overalls. The rain gear manufactured by Tingley is constructed with a woven backing that does not stretch out of shape when a person perform tasks that require them to reach or bend.
How to Choose the Right Size Rain Gear
Because the rain gear is designed to be roomy, a person must choose the proper size for the rain gear based off the size charts that the manufacturer provides. These size charts provide measurements for chest, waist, hip, and length of the garments, which can be used to determine the rain gear that a person should wear in conjunction with the layers that they wear under there rain gear. For instance, a person may have to select between a medium size for a jacket vs. A large size for a jacket.
Bib overalls manufactured by Tingley must be sized carefuly to ensure that the inseam of the pants clear the top of the persons boot. If the inseam is too short, the rain will enter the boot and wet the persons sock. If, however, the inseam is too long, the bib overalls will collect mud in the boots and wear out more fast than other gear.
Size charts for bib overalls show the different inseam measurements available for the same chest size. The person can select the inseam such that it lands at the boot collar, which is more effective in keeping a person dry than any waterproofing treatment that may be applied to the gear. Finally, the boots that are used with the Tingley gear must also be sized correct.
Rubber does not stretch like leather, so the same measurements that are used for shoes should be used for boots. Additionally, a person should note the circumference of their calf when purchasing boots of this brand. Many people will attempt to use the same sizing method for boots as they do for shoes, which may lead to the persons feet feeling numb.
To determine the correct boot size for a person, they should stand on a hard floor while wearing the socks that they intend to wear while in the boots. Using a measuring tape, the person should measure from there heel to the longest toe. The type of work that a person performs require different types of weight of materials for the rain gear.
Standard PVC over polyester materials are the type recommended for individuals that perform farm work or general outdoor work. However, individuals that perform work that include exposure to chemicals, flames, or rain may require a heavier material for their rain gear. The information provided by the manufacturer regarding each model of rain gear indicate which models include these features and which are lighter and more affordable.
Individuals that require additional layer underneath their rain gear will require more space within the rain gear. Therefore, individuals that wear thin layers or fleece layers will require the person to increase the size of the rain gear by one size. The size charts included with the manufacturers specifications account for such measurements.
Due to the PVC material of the rain gear will soften when warm and stiff when cooled. To aid in the longevity of the rain gear, individuals should always hang the rain gear to dry rather than place the rain gear into a storage bin. Additionally, you should store the boots in an upright position to avoid development of crease along the boots ankle.
While these steps would of not alter the measurements provided on the size chart, they will ensure that the rain gear perform similarly to when it was newly manufactured. The use of a size chart for the Tingley rain gear products remove the guesswork that an individual may feel when purchasing the products. By knowing the measurements of an individuals body and the types of layers that they wear under the rain gear, an individual can determine their size for the product with certainty.
