ABSOLUTE OUTLET / FIT GUIDE

Find Your Perfect Fit

Use our fencing-specific measurements to find the right fit for jackets, masks, gloves and protective equipment.

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Use measurements as a guide.

Fencing gear should provide a secure, comfortable fit while allowing full freedom of movement. Measurements may vary slightly because garments are manually measured.

01 / GET THE RIGHT MEASUREMENT

How to measure

Take your measurements carefully and keep the tape measure comfortably against the body without pulling it tight.

01

Chest

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, underneath the arms.

02

Waist

Measure around your natural waistline.

03

Shoulder Width

Measure straight across from the edge of one shoulder to the other.

04

Sleeve Length

Measure from the top of your shoulder, over the elbow, to the wrist bone.

05

Cuff

Measure around the end of the sleeve.

06

Hem

Measure around the widest part near your hips.

07

Jacket Length

Measure from the base of the collar at the back down to the bottom hem.

Fencing jacket measurement guide
02 / JACKETS

Fencing jacket sizing

Compare your measurements with the jacket measurements below. All measurements are shown in inches.

KIDS

Kids' Jacket 21041K

INCHES
Measurement 28 30 32 34 36 38
Chest 29 30 32 34 36 38
Back Center Length 16 16.5 17 18 19 20.5
Shoulder Width 13 13 13.5 14.8 16 16.5
Sleeve Length 17.5 18.5 19 20 20.5 21.5
Cuff 4 4 4 4 4.5 4.5
Waist 14 14 15 16 17.5 18
Hem Width Near Hips 13.5 14 15 16 17 18
MEN

Men's Jacket 21041

INCHES
Measurement 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Chest 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Back Center Length 19 21 21.5 22 23 24 24.5
Shoulder Width 15.5 16.5 17 18 18.5 19 20
Sleeve Length 22 23 24.2 25 25.5 26 26
Cuff 4 4 4.5 4.8 5 5 5
Waist 17 18.5 19 20 21 22 23
Hem Width Near Hips 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Measurement 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Chest 51 52 54 56 58 60 62
Back Center Length 24.5 25 25 25 25 25.5 25.5
Shoulder Width 21 21 21.5 21.5 22 23 23
Sleeve Length 26.5 26 26.5 26.5 27 27 27
Cuff 5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6 6 6.2
Waist 24.5 25 26 27 28 29 30
Hem Width Near Hips 24.5 25 25.5 26.5 28 28.5 29.5
WOMEN

Women's Jacket 21042

INCHES
Measurement 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54
Chest 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54
Back Center Length 17.8 18.5 20 21 21.5 22 22.3 23 23 23
Shoulder Width 15.5 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19.5 20 20 20
Sleeve Length 21.5 22.5 23.8 24.2 24.5 24.5 25 25.7 26 26
Cuff 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.6 5 5 5 5
Waist 17.5 18 19 19.5 20.5 21.5 23 23.8 25 25
Hem Width Near Hips 17 17.5 18.5 18.8 20.2 21 22.5 23.5 25 25
GIRLS

Girls' Jacket 21042K

INCHES
Measurement 32 34 36
Chest 32 34 36
Back Center Length 15 16 16.2
Shoulder Width 13.5 14.5 14.5
Sleeve Length 17 17.5 18.2
Cuff 4 4.2 4.3
Waist 14.5 16 17
Hem Width Near Hips 14 15.5 16.5
01

Measure first

Always take your body measurements before selecting your fencing jacket size.

02

Allow for movement

Your fencing jacket should feel secure without restricting your fencing position or movement.

03

When between sizes

Compare chest, shoulder and sleeve measurements before choosing the closest available size.

03 / MASKS

Mask sizing

Measure around your head following the tape path shown in the measurement guide.

How to measure your head for a fencing mask
HEAD MEASUREMENT

Measure the full circumference of your head.

Place the tape underneath the chin, bring it up the side of the head, over one ear, across the top, down past the opposite ear and back underneath the chin.

01 Under the chin 02 Up the side 03 Over the ear 04 Across the top 05 Down past the ear 06 Back under the chin
FENCING MASKS

Head circumference

INCHES
UNDER 21" Under 21"
SMALL 21" – 22.5"
MEDIUM 22" – 25"
LARGE 25" – 27"
XL Over 27"
04 / GLOVES

Glove sizing

Measure around your palm, excluding your thumb, and compare the measurement with the chart.

Size Hand Measurement
XS 6.5" – 7"
Small 7" – 8"
Medium 8" – 9"
Large 9" – 10"
XL 10"+
TIP

Your glove should feel secure around the hand while allowing comfortable finger movement. Avoid choosing a glove solely by your usual clothing size.

05 / COMPLETE YOUR KIT

Other equipment sizing

Additional sizing references for protective equipment and fencing apparel.

01

Underarm Protectors

Select based on the circumference of the upper arm according to the manufacturer's sizing specifications.

02

Plastic Chest Protectors

Chest protectors are selected according to body height and the appropriate men's or women's sizing range.

03

Lames

Foil and saber lames generally follow the corresponding fencing jacket size. Always check the product-specific chart.

04

Knickers

Compare your waist measurement and product-specific sizing information before selecting a size.

FINAL CHECK

Fit for movement.
Built for fencing.

Measurements are intended as a guide. Product construction, cut and intended use can affect fit.

If you are between sizes or are unsure which size to select, contact our team before ordering and provide your measurements.

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