FLOWTRONIX (FT)
sizing guide for ppe
Choosing the right protective clothing and equipment is worth careful consideration, and finding the right fit is just as important.
Unfortunately, choosing proper fitting PPE for you or others can be confusing. Understanding sizing conventions and determining
which sizes are the right ones can be a challenge. Here are some simple PPE size charts to help you make the best decision when
purchasing sized PPE.
Circumference
safety helmet / hard hat Hard Hat Size
Centimeters Inches
To measure for your hat size, place a soft cloth tape measure 6-1/2 52 20-1/2
around the widest part of your head (this is usually just above 6-5/8 53 20-7/8
the eyebrows). Pull the tape measure snug, but not tight. Convert 6-3/4 54 21-1/4
inches to hat size using the sizing chart on the table. 6-7/8 55 21-5/8
7 56 22
7-1/8 57 22-3/8
7-1/4 58 22-3/4
Measure
7-3/8 59 23-1/8
the Circumference
7-1/2 60 23-1/2
of the head
7-5/8 61 23-7/8
7-3/4 62 24-1/4
7-7/8 63 24-5/8
8 64 25
8-1/2 68 26-1/2
Note: This table is intended for sizing guidance of round head bands only
and should not be construed as prohibiting larger or smaller headbands.
EYEWEARS
Safety eyewear size measurements depend on the type of lens you
have. With a single-lens system, size is measured in millimeters
(mm) from the outside of the left temple to the outside of the right
temple (25.4 mm equals an inch). If the eyewear has a two-lens
system, such as prescription eyewear, size is measured in mm
from the left to right of each lens.
The most current American National Standard for Occupational and
Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices (ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-
2010) provides for products designed for smaller head sizes. These products are
marked with the letter “H”.
Eye Bridge Temples
50 18 140
mm mm mm
RESPIRATORS
Of all PPE sizing challenges, accurate sizing for respirators is the most critical. Confusion sometimes occurs because respirator
sizes are given descriptors (small, medium and large), but these do not relate to any measurable value. Respirators are made with
the assumption that most people’s faces and heads have about the same width and length. This means that a medium size will fit
approximately 70 percent of the adult population. Small and large sizes are made for a minority of the population. People who need
these sizes generally know from their experience buying hats or prescription eyewear that their face and head size falls outside the
norm. The only way to ensure the correct size for tight fitting respirators is to conduct the required fit testing.
[Link]
FLOWTRONIX (FT)
PROTECTIVE gloveS
Measuring the hand for correct fit will give the employee the best
possible protection without compromising the task, duty or safety
of the wearer. To find the correct glove size, measure around the
hand (a dominant hand measurement is preferred) with a tape
measure as shown below. The dominant hand will be the right if
you are right-handed and left if you are left-handed.
If the gloves you are purchasing come in numbered sizes, you can
relate the inch measurement directly to the numerical size listed
for the glove. For example, if the measurement taken is 8 inches,
then you would select a size 8 glove. If the measurement is over
8 inches then it is prudent to select the next size larger in order to
avoid hand fatigue from a too small glove. If the gloves you are
purchasing come in lettered sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL or XXL), use the
table below to translate the measurement.
Another method to determine glove size is measuring finger length. This is
Hand Gloves
done by measuring from the bottom edge of the palm to the tip of the middle
Glove Size Palm finger as illustrated above.
Length Max. Length
Circumference
6 152 160 220
S
7 178 170 230
M
8 203 182 240
L
9 229 192 250
XL
10 254 204 260
2XL
11 279 215 270
SAFETY SHOES
We know that proper fit is so important to overall foot health. It
will bring comfort for every worker if their footwear are in the right
size. To help you make an the right decision on choosing the right
size of your footwear, we have provided Cavalier size chart and fit
assistance tools.
3 - STEPS TO MEASURE YOUR SAFETY SHOES
1. Place your feet on a piece of paper or align against the wall.
2. Mark the paper at the back of your heel and at the end of the
longest toe.
3. Measure the distance between these two points in a straight
line, & repeat the same steps for the other foot.
If your foot is longer, use the larger measurement to find your shoe
size by referencing the size chart above. If your measurement is in
between sizes & the shoes don’t come in half sizes, please round
up to the next size.
EU 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
UK 3 4 5 6 6.5 7 8 9 10 10.5 11 12 13
US 4.5 5 5.5 6 7 8 8.5 9.5 10 11 11.5 12.5 13.5
[Link]
FLOWTRONIX (FT)
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
Measuring yourself to ensure that your workwear fits well is
important to maintaining a professional appearance. Maintaining B A
your professional appearance can be a stepping stone to new
job opportunities with your company, and even raises. When
measuring yourself for work wear, it’s best to enlist the help of a
C
family member, friend, or tailor. It can be hard to properly reach the A
tape measure around yourself and get the correct measurement,
so having help ensures that you will get correct measurements for C B
your work pants, work shirts, coveralls, and/or jackets. Before you
begin, you will need a tape measure, assistant, and a pencil and
paper to take down your measurements.
Men Women
Men’s Work
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Coverall
Total Length 59.25 60 60.5 61 61.75 63 63.5 64 64.25 65 65 65 65.5 66 66.75
Chest 41 42 43 44 46 48 49 50 51 52 54 56 58 60 62
Stretch 37 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 47 48 50 52 54 56 58
Waist
Relax 30 31 32 33 35 37 38 39 40 41 42.5 44 45.5 47 48.5
Length (A) - Flat footed, from back of the neck to the sole of the foot. *All sizes are in inches
Chest (B) - Horizontally, under shoulder blades.
Waist (C) - Horizontally, fullest part of the waist.
Men’s Winter
S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Jacket
Chest 50 53 56 59 62 65 68
Bottom Relax 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Total Length 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5
Chest (A) - Horizontally, under shoulder blades. *All sizes are in inches
Waist (B) - Horizontally, fullest part of the waist.
Total Length (C) - Vertically, from back of the neck down to knee level.
Women’s Work
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Jacket
Chest 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51
Waist 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
Total Length 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37
Chest (A) - Horizontally, under shoulder blades. *All sizes are in inches
Waist (B) - Horizontally, fullest part of the waist.
Total Length (C) - Vertically, from back of the neck down to knee level.
Women’s Work
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
Pants
Stretch 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54
Waist
Relax 23 25 27 29 31 33 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 47
Total Length 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 45.5
Chest (A) - Horizontally, under shoulder blades. *All sizes are in inches
Waist (B) - Horizontally, fullest part of the waist.
Total Length (C) - Vertically, from back of the neck down to knee level.
[Link]