# First time GB uniform question

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662>\
**Category:** Uniforms\
**Created:** [July 6, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662 "2009-07-06T16:16:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Bulletproof70)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662/1 "2009-07-06T16:16:36Z")

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Hi folks,

First time poster here, so go easy on me! 🙂

Been picking up bits ‘n’ pieces for my first GB1 uniform and been monitoring the various threads regarding which one to get. Unless a decent Nomex suit comes up on eBay in my size, I may go for this bad boy:

[https://secure.armysurplusforless.com/productView.php?id=80](https://secure.armysurplusforless.com/productView.php?id=80)

Any thoughts on whether it’s close enough?

Cheers!

Matt

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**Author:** ![RuBain](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/rubain/32/6003_2.png) [@RuBain](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RuBain)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662/2 "2009-07-06T17:48:48Z")

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The one you suggested looks to be a Rothco (I own one myself). IMO the quality is no where near a nomex suit, however, if you are going for a custom color and not too worried about perfect fitment, it would be much easier to dye. I dyed mine and I have no issues with it what so ever.

If you’re trying to be movie accurate, nearly everyone here suggests a tan nomex. My next suit will definitely be a nomex.

If you end up purchasing that suit, make sure it is khaki, so if the color doesn’t work for you, there are plenty of dying DIYs around here to help you get that perfect color.

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**Author:** ![Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Bulletproof70)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662/3 "2009-07-06T18:07:41Z")

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Hi,

Thanks for the speedy comment! Much appreciated info. I _was_ feeling a bit dubious about the quality of that particular uniform as the price was so low. Think I’ll take a pass.

I do want the uniform to be as accurate as possible, and the fit needs to be good. Another option I found was here:

[http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390050939607&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&salenotsupported](http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390050939607&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&salenotsupported)

Has anyone bought a Jumpsuit from this eBay seller?

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**Author:** ![RuBain](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/rubain/32/6003_2.png) [@RuBain](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RuBain)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662/4 "2009-07-06T18:51:41Z")

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Wouldn’t purchase from him: Rothco suits, overpriced, slow shipping (6-8 week wait?), and inaccurate colors.

If you know your size, I can see if I can find you a nomex at a decent price?

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**Author:** ![Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Bulletproof70](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Bulletproof70)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-gb-uniform-question/8662/5 "2009-07-07T13:54:15Z")

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Hi,

Thanks for the kind offer. However, I think I may have sorted a Nomex from somewhere else.

Fingers crossed!

Matt