To select a correct rain gear for yourself, you need to understand how the sizing of rain gear work. People often use the same way they purchase there regular clothing to purchase rain gear, but the sizing for rain gear is actualy different than the sizing for clothing. Because Viking design all of its rain gear to be used for long period in bad weather, the fit of the rain gear is important.
The size chart available for each model of Viking rain gear show the sizes available for both men and woman to help you make an informed decision about which size of rain gear to order. Where casual rain gear offer some room for layering, professional rain gear must offer more room for those who wear it over there work clothes. Viking design all of its rain gear to be worn over work clothes.
How to Choose the Right Size Rain Gear
Therefore, if a person typically wears a medium in their work clothes, they may need to order a large in their rain gear because they may need to wear a base layer underneath the rain gear. This extra room allow for their arms to stay mobile when they are reaching overhead in their work, and it keeps the rain gear from riding up at their back when they are moving. Some models of rain gear offer more flexibility then others.
For instance, the heavy PVC and rubber suits offers extra room in case they are worn over thick layers of work clothes in cold marine condition. In contrast, the lighter polyester rain gear may offer less room in the arms, so individuals who wear the polyester rain gear may need to take a different size than those who wear the PVC or rubber rain gear. The comparison tables displays the different materials from which the rain gear is made, the weight of the rain gear, the use for which the rain gear is meant to be use, and whether that rain gear will provide waterproofing or breathability.
The sizing information for womens rain gear follow the same guidelines as mens rain gear but uses a different pattern. The contoured cut of the womens rain gear is designed to fit the female torso shape and shorter torso length. The bib pants on the womens rain gear must sit at the waist of the wearer.
To determine the correct size of womens rain gear, measure the fullest part of your bust, your natural waist, and the fullest part of your hips. Many people will skip measuring their hips, but if they do, the bib pants may feel too tight when they crouch down or climb onto something high. The measurements for both mens and womens rain gear must be taken in a specific order.
Determine the size of the persons chest first because this measurement will ensure that the rain gear will properly close over any layer the wearer has on underneath. The next measurement is the persons waist because the bib suspenders or drawcords on the rain gear will attach at this part of the persons body. The persons hips must be measured because this affect the size of the pants portion of the rain gear, and the inseam of the pants will determine whether the wearer need the regular or tall size of the rain gear.
Take these measurements while wearing the same clothes the person will wear under the rain gear so that the sizing information will be accurate for the wearer. The waterproofing of the rain gear will tell you the amount of rain the rain gear can handle while worn. However, the waterproofing will only work if the rain gear fit the wearer properly.
A high-rated waterproof rain gear will fail to protect the wearer if it is too tight so that their arms cannot move proper while performing their work. In this case, the wearer should of choose a size one larger then they need if they are between sizes. The care that goes into the care and storage of the rain gear may impact the long-term fit of the rain gear.
For instance, the instructions for washing the rain gear may change based off the material of the rain gear. Polyester-based rain gear may need to be warmed up to reactivate the water repellent finish on the gear. PVC-based gear need to be gently cleaned so that the coating on the gear does not crack.
Hanging the gear when not in use will prevent the rain gear from developing crease in the seams of the gear. Following these storage instructions will ensure that the sizing of the gear remains the same over time, and it will prevent the wearer from having to purchase new gear.
