# Used Nomex vs. New Nomex **URL:** \ **Category:** Uniforms\ **Created:** [December 24, 2009, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258 "2009-12-24T17:30:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/1 "2009-12-24T17:30:48Z")
So as I’m researching buying my first suit, I was curious if people had opinions on buying a used Nomex suit or a new one? Are there any pros/cons between the two? Does anyone know if the fit is better with a used Nomex suit over a new one because of it being “broken in,” or is that not an issue? Thanks in advance for the input! ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/2 "2009-12-24T21:38:40Z")
you ever buy any clothes at a good will? same difference. give it a wash, and you’re fine. ---
**Author:** ![Jairus](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@Jairus](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Jairus)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2009, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/3 "2009-12-25T05:35:12Z")
Used might be slightly smaller due to more washings, but a new one will shrink up slightly over time too. I honestly prefer the used ones; they don’t look as crisp and shiny as the new ones; the screen-used suits were baggy, rumpled, wrinkled, and stained. ---
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/4 "2009-12-25T06:08:57Z")
Thanks for the inputs guys! I’m still sort of undecided, but I agree on the “weathered” appearance of the used ones being more screen accurate in a sense. ---
**Author:** ![Gbass242](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gbass242/32/6108_2.png) [@Gbass242](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gbass242)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/5 "2009-12-29T06:02:24Z")
You know what I think. ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/6 "2009-12-29T17:43:14Z")
no we dont. thanks for adding absolutely nothing of value. congratulations for wasting time. you rock man. you rock. say hi to mom/grandma for me. ---
**Author:** ![Gbass242](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gbass242/32/6108_2.png) [@Gbass242](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gbass242)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/7 "2009-12-29T18:34:11Z")
I stated my opinion in another thread. Besides, I wasn’t talking to you 😛 lol. Basically, I said go look at an army surplus store. ---
**Author:** ![Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/krenzy/32/5873_2.png) [@Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Krenzy)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/8 "2009-12-29T20:17:25Z")
I bought a new Nomex earlier this year, and it fits nicely, even a little lose. I just bought a used Nomex, same size, and it’s a little tight. Not too terrible, but it’s definately more snug than the one I bought new. Also, my new one was a Carter flightsuit, this one is another company, so maybe that plays a role? Granted they should all be one set size… ---
**Author:** ![moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@moviemaker29](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/moviemaker29)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/used-nomex-vs-new-nomex/36258/9 "2009-12-30T00:19:21Z")
Thanks for the insight, Krenzy. I have pretty much decided I’m going to get a used Nomex suit as many of them I’m finding are in nice condition not to mention the price is also good. I think I may end up buying two different sizes to make sure I end up with one that is the best fit. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble selling the extra one…