# Nomex, Tru-Spec, and Rothco Size Charts **URL:** \ **Category:** Uniforms\ **Created:** [July 13, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415 "2009-07-13T18:52:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/21 "2009-08-21T19:40:02Z")
It’s not captain america. . . . he doesnt sell **accurate** suits like this LoL! thats the real deal right there. Since that is a stock picture, I would have asked for pics of the actual suit before I bought it, just to be safe. Make sure you post pics when you get it 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/22 "2009-08-21T22:07:08Z")
I just purchased a Nomex suit size 34S. I hope its the right size for me. If not, I’ll throw it in here and sell it for the same price I paid, to anyone here who can fit in it. ---
**Author:** ![Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/peaugh/32/6114_2.png) [@Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/23 "2009-08-22T01:25:39Z")
> [@kind2311](#): > > It’s not captain america. . . . he doesnt sell **accurate** suits like this LoL! > > thats the real deal right there. > > Since that is a stock picture, I would have asked for pics of the actual suit before I bought it, just to be safe. > > Make sure you post pics when you get it 🆒 Will do. Never thought to ask for pics, it’s listed as “new with tags.” He’s had a few negs over the past year over some of his exam books, but it looks like everyone who’s bought a [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) from him has been happy. ---
**Author:** ![Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/peaugh/32/6114_2.png) [@Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2009, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/24 "2009-08-23T22:15:02Z")
How much do these usually “shrink”? I saw above that used suits may be slightly smaller. I’ve purchased a 48R on ebay, but according to measuring myself right now, my measurements are: Chest: 23" (46" total circumference/2) Hips: 23" (46" total Circumference/2) Sleeve Inseam: 21" Leg inseam: 29" I’ve ordered the 48R on the advice of RuBain, but the more I look at those numbers, if those are indeed accurate (and I don’t doubt it), the 48R looks WAY too big. However, while the inseam measurements appear to be the same inm the listing, the listing appears to say that this suit will fit a 47-48" chest, which would be about right and give me a little breathing room. I might be able to switch it with the same dealer for a 42S, which MIGHT be just a tad too small. Here’s the listing: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190257811259&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190257811259&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT) Any help guys? ---
**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:** [August 24, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/25 "2009-08-24T00:41:35Z")
Not sure if this helps your decision at all, but my personal measurements would be very similar to a 34R. I purchased a used 38R and fits alil’ baggy with pants and a shirt on. I’ve washed mine a few times already and it hasn’t shrunk. I probably could have went with a 42R but I had the same issue as you thinking I may have ordered too large. If I were you, I would at least wait until the 48R comes and try it on w/ clothes on. This way, if it doesn’t fit you can return it and you’ll have a better understanding on what size you would actually need. ---
**Author:** ![Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/peaugh/32/6114_2.png) [@Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/26 "2009-08-24T00:50:21Z")
> [@RuBain](#): > > Not sure if this helps your decision at all, but my personal measurements would be very similar to a 34R. I purchased a used 38R and fits alil’ baggy with pants and a shirt on. I’ve washed mine a few times already and it hasn’t shrunk. I probably could have went with a 42R but I had the same issue as you thinking I may have ordered too large. > > If I were you, I would at least wait until the 48R comes and try it on w/ clothes on. This way, if it doesn’t fit you can return it and you’ll have a better understanding on what size you would actually need. That’s my plan. For the record, I wasn’t calling you out over it or anything, I just held the tape measure around myself at the measurements listed for a 48R and they seemed HUGE. The seller has a return policy so I’m not too worried, and worst case scenario I can probably sell it some someone here at a decent price. ---
**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:** [August 24, 2009, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/27 "2009-08-24T05:13:48Z")
No problems man, we’re all here to help each other out! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/peaugh/32/6114_2.png) [@Peaugh](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2009, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/28 "2009-08-24T05:38:05Z")
> [@RuBain](#): > > No problems man, we’re all here to help each other out! 🆒 It’s cool. I honestly didn’t think I’d done anything to offend, nor did I get the impression you were offended, I just didn’t want to waltz onto the boards and within two weeks start acting like an ass. Now if some of this stuff would just GET HERE so I’d know what fits! :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_Tony](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/76d3ee/32.png) [@Evil\_Tony](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Evil_Tony)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/29 "2009-08-24T19:20:13Z")
> [@RuBain](#): > > > [@queue42](#): > > > > So, just for clarification, if I’m a 37 1/2 inch chest, I should get a large, not a medium? > > If you’re talking Tru-Spec sizing, I would say a large would be best. If you meant Rothco, I would stick with a medium, those suits tend to be very baggy… they make a skinny guy like me look fat. :sigh: i am exactly like this guy 37 1/2 chest…but…I measured myself with my clothes ON. LOL T-shirt and jean shorts So, with that said, should I go Large like RuBain? PLus I’m on the LOW end of that range which is 37 ( in 37 to 41) I was wondering because maybe I wont need togo up an extra size (large) because I lready measured with clothes on? ---
**Author:** ![wbundrick](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/a698b9/32.png) [@wbundrick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/wbundrick)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/30 "2009-10-09T11:53:53Z")
I made a CWU-27/P size chart based on the numbers in the first post and sizing info at a website that sells new CWU-27/P (doubling those numbers that were indicated as being half the actual number). Corrections are welcome. ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/wbwb/nomex.png) From this chart you can visualize the trends in sizing: - The Chest is 4 3/4" more than the Size. - The Chest increases 2" in lockstep from one size to the next. - There is no difference in Chest between Short, Regular, and Long. - The Hip increases 2", sometimes 2 1/4" from one size to the next. - With only two exceptions in Sizes 34 and 48, the Hip does not change between Short, Regular, and Long, and when it does change for those two sizes, it’s only a 1/4" difference. - The Sleeve increases 1/8" from one size to the next. - The Sleeve increases in 1 1/2" increments from Short to Regular to Long. - The Leg also increases 1/8" from one size to the next. - The Leg increases in 2" increments from Short to Regular to Long. - 50S and 52S do not exist in these standard sizes. ---
**Author:** ![shodanmark](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/shodanmark/32/6715_2.png) [@shodanmark](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/shodanmark)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/31 "2010-10-09T12:59:15Z")
Rise from the grave old thread, RISE! I’m looking to get a new nomex. As the one I have (34S) is now getting very snug. I have a 37" chest and looking to get a 36R is that correct? ---
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/32 "2010-10-11T23:55:21Z")
The Roach on Twelve has a size 36 Nomex and its too tight on him, maybe he’d be willing to sell it to you. ---
**Author:** ![paqman](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@paqman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/paqman)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/33 "2010-10-13T16:26:43Z")
I’m very weird. I got my Tru a week ago. I ordered a Small because by all means that’s what I fit in according to my own measurements. I’m 6’2" and fairly slim, the problem comes with my shoulders – which are broad, and really long arms (I’m a lanky mofo). The sleeve stops well above my wrist, and while it doesn’t look that bad, I see why ppl say order a size up for Tru-Spec’s. A medium would have done the trick, but then I’d be swimming in it for the sake of having cuffs that fall past or on my wrist. The leg inseam is fine though. In the meantime, I’ll just roll the sleeves up since everything else fits fine. I think most normal body shapes and lengths shouldn’t have a problem, I mean, if you’re under 6 feet and don’t have a giant wingspan like I do, you should be okay lol. When I make a khaki uniform, I’ll buy medium and see how that fairs. ---
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/34 "2010-10-16T22:18:09Z")
you should just get a tall/long nomex suit. it will look better than a tru-spec and be about the same price. and when is comes to tru-spec, if youre not fat its better to order a size small than your measurements say since tru-specs run big in the mid-section and legs(bagginess) ---
**Author:** ![Croesus](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e47c2d/32.png) [@Croesus](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Croesus)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/35 "2010-11-17T18:26:03Z")
Hey guys, My turn to sound like a dumb ass but this is sorta confusing. I have a Rothco Small which seems to fit me quite well, I want to get a new suit so I can make it my GB 2 costume… might as well go all out and get a Nomex 😃 I’m 30 waist/30Leg (UK) - 34-36inch Chest and around 5ft6/5ft7ish Now… I know I could go for a 34S or 36S but reading the other posts… Nomex sizes aren’t exactly what they appear to be? li’ll help? 🙂 Marc ---
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/36 "2010-11-18T01:17:33Z")
its best to order 2-4 sizes larger than your measurements say when going with a nomex suit. I would say get a size 38R or even 40R just to be safe. remember GB suits are supposed be slightly baggier than military pilots wear them. ---
**Author:** ![ollidauss](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/dfb087/32.png) [@ollidauss](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ollidauss)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/37 "2010-12-04T23:43:47Z")
I am about 5’9" and 240lbs. waist size is about 45". which size would work for me? 48R? ---
**Author:** ![Potato](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a6a055/32.png) [@Potato](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Potato)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/38 "2011-01-04T02:27:55Z")
I’m so confused. The top thread about buying a suit has everyone stating to buy up a size for chest, and this one is the opposite. I have a 39-40" chest and would buy a 42R Nomex from the first thread, but this one is telling me to go to a 36 or 38… Can anyone clarify this before I drop some cabbage on an expensive [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform)? Just to be sure, I’m 5’9", about 165 (skinny) lbs., and 39-40" chest. Any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/39 "2011-01-04T02:48:38Z")
id be interested in avirex getting added to this list and alot more clarification on its accuracy. ---
**Author:** ![coasterg](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/50afbb/32.png) [@coasterg](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/coasterg)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415/40 "2011-01-04T15:48:30Z")
Crossing my fingers, picked up a Nomex 52R [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) off of eBay for a great price. I’m big but according to the measurements posted it should be good. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/nomex-tru-spec-and-rothco-size-charts/11415.md?page=3)