# need help wth either Nomex or Tru-spec sizes **URL:** \ **Category:** Uniforms\ **Created:** [May 22, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828 "2013-05-22T01:42:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/makuta/32/17122_2.png) [@makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/makuta)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/1 "2013-05-22T01:42:43Z")
i was at Big Wow Comicfest this weekend and i met a fellow Ghostbuster. NOW i am PUMPED to go to my next con “suited up” so i really want to get a suit for myself well after a bit or research and reading i am flip-flopping between the idea of either a Nomex or the tru-spec… cant decide… personally i like the look of the nomex better, and i like/want the lap pockets (can never have too many pockets) and i like the color/shade of the khaki. however the tru-spec seems to go for lower $$ (no lap pockets though…) my: height is 5’ 10" weight is 220-230 lbs chest: 45" ( 22.5 after divided by 2 for nomex) hip: 41 (20.5 after divided by 2 for nomex) sleeve: 22 leg:31 i wear a XL size shirt and everyone seems to say to get a size up? so i am guessing size for me would be: Nomex: 42reg? (is 42 too big?) tru-spec: XLReg? (or a XXL as a size up?? ) can anyone give me a recommendation? i don’t want to buy one off ebay or something and get one that is too big, or worse… too small 😕 to help get a idea here are pics that might give you a idea of my build (i do have a bit of a gut but not much) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/garinhash/Cons_IMG_2425_zpsd024f878.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/garinhash/Cons_IMG_2501_zps8d8dfe23.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jessejames51](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@jessejames51](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jessejames51)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/2 "2013-05-22T01:57:28Z")
Im 5’9 220lbs and I wear a 48r I know I wouldnt mind and a 48l but seeing as ur taller then me you might want to go for the long. ---
**Author:** ![lunchbox739](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lunchbox739/32/6450_2.png) [@lunchbox739](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lunchbox739)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/3 "2013-05-22T04:40:36Z")
I’m 5’9 220lbs and my nomex is a 44r…large/ XL on the tru spec. I did a charcoal grey [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) run recently in the for sale forums…the first post has the atlanco size chart on it. I’d recommend checking that out ---
**Author:** ![JoeLuna33](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/joeluna33/32/6280_2.png) [@JoeLuna33](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JoeLuna33)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/4 "2013-05-22T04:52:56Z")
I am the same exact size as you. I have a 46r nomes suit I’d be willing to part with if you’d like. Send me a PM. ---
**Author:** ![makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/makuta/32/17122_2.png) [@makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/makuta)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/5 "2013-05-22T05:18:45Z")
looking at that size chart a long sounds tooo long for me… i definetly think a “regular” is my size unless i am measuring my inseam wrong… i really wish i had a place close by where i could just try on a suit… but i would need to drive at least a hour to get anywhere close enough to find a place 😕 i read alot of people having issues with the shoulders and crotch of the suit being too tight (torso of the suit too short?)… would regular/long effect the torso? or jsut the arm/leg inseam? ---
**Author:** ![makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/makuta/32/17122_2.png) [@makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/makuta)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/6 "2013-05-22T05:32:48Z")
> [@JoeLuna33](#): > > I am the same exact size as you. I have a 46r nomes suit I’d be willing to part with if you’d like. Send me a PM. PM sent thanks for helping out everyone ---
**Author:** ![lunchbox739](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lunchbox739/32/6450_2.png) [@lunchbox739](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lunchbox739)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/7 "2013-05-24T14:34:44Z")
With your measurements as you stated them above… an XL Regular should fit you fine. [Flight suits](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) are essentially bags with arms and legs…so if you have a suit that will fit a 45" chest it would theoretically accommodate that measurement in the waist area as well. This is why the suits have Velcro waist adjustment straps. As far as sleeve and leg inseam goes… you say you have a 31" leg inseam the regular inseam size is 32" if its a little long or a little short it doesn’t matter…presumably if your dressing as a Ghostbuster you would have the legs of the suits tucked into your boots anyway. I would imagine that if the sleeve inseam ends up being too short you likely have gorilla arms and are going to have a hard time finding a suit that fits you anywhere… for this I say invest in [chemical gloves](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/chemical-gloves) or roll the sleeves up =) In your photos you like a normal dude so I think you should be fine with the size I suggested. If the XL Regular fits you a little loosely remember that just about anything you buy garment wise will shrink a little when you wash it, more so if you run it through hot cycle washes. ---
**Author:** ![makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/makuta/32/17122_2.png) [@makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/makuta)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/8 "2013-05-27T04:47:25Z")
> [@lunchbox739](#): > > In your photos you like a normal dude i had to laugh at this, it just sounded soo funny 😃 i will have the legs tucked into my swat boots. and i think i will also have the gloves, but i wont always be wearing them i ordered a no-ghost logo and a [name tag](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/gb1-name-tag-patch), and i am pretty excited to get uniform 😃 ---
**Author:** ![makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/makuta/32/17122_2.png) [@makuta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/makuta)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-wth-either-nomex-or-tru-spec-sizes/8828/9 "2013-06-01T04:44:16Z")
i was able to go to a army surplus store (about 2 hours away) i was able to try on a few suits and found that i needed 1 size larger so sadly i had to pass on JoeLuna’s offer i do have a [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) on the way now that i was hand should arrive around Wednesday in the meantime i got these in the mail today XD ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/d/0dbff31c46f159ab49f6e88f5ed1854daedde123.jpeg) one no-ghost is to go on the uniform, the second to go on a black hat. assuming the uniform arrives and i am pleased, i will update again when i get the suit