This Plastron (Underarm Protector) is made out of 100% Nylon, and is thicker than any of our other plastrons and a little bit heavier, so if you're looking for a bit of extra protection under your jacket this is the plastron you want, but if you're looking for something that breathes, you're better off with a Cotton one. These don't shrink, and certainly don't limit your movement. They can also be used for both Left Handed and Right Handed fencers, just turn them inside out to fit appropriately!

To size for this item, go by what size jacket you're wearing, in general. (There will always be exceptions):

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BLADES (Ask your coach for advice on blade size)

#0 & #2 Blades are recommended for children ages 10 and Under. #5 Blades are standard Adult size and recommended for anyone age 11 and Above.

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MASKS

Starting from underneath the chin, go up the side of the head, over one ear, over the top of the head, back down the other ear, and back to under the chin to make a complete circle. (Essentially you're measuring the circumference of the part of your face that the mask will be encircling.) Use a soft ruler or yarn to measure, and make sure to keep it snug or else you'll wind up with a mask that's too large. Also Note: Your masks are adjustable! If you receive your mask and are unsure if it fits, please ask your coach or an experienced team mate to help you adjust.

If you measure in at the following you need this size mask:

XS Small (0) Medium (1) Large (2) XL (3) Under 21" 21"-23" 24"-25" 26"-28" Over 28"

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FOIL LAMES SABRE LAMES Foil lames are usually the same size as your jacket. Add 6" to your chest measurement for an average fit. You may be able to get away with adding 4" for a very snug fit. Sabre lames are usually the one size larger than your jacket. Add 8" for your chest measurement for an average fit. You may be able to get away with adding 6" for a very snug fit.

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GLOVES

Measure around your palm (excluding your thumb) and add 0.5". The chart below notes what size range your final measurement falls into.

XS Small (0) Medium (1) Large (2) XL (3) 6½ - 7 7½ - 8 8½ - 9 9½ - 10 10½ - 11

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KNICKERS

To size for knickers, simply take your waist measurement (just above your belly button). Whatever your measurement is, is what size knickers you need. The chart below notes what size range your final measurement falls into. Add 2 additional inches for cotton knickers only.

XS Small Medium Large XL XX-L 22-26 28 30-32 34 36-38 40

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SOCKS (Men's Sizes Only)

Absolute Socks Small 37-39 / 4 - 6 Medium 40-42 / 7 - 9 Large 43-45 / 10 - 12 X-Large 46-47 / 13 - 14 Uhlmann Socks I 36-38 / 4 - 5 II 39-41 / 6 - 8 III 42-43 / 9 - 10 IV 44-46 / 11 - 13 Adidas Socks II 37-39 / 4 - 6 III 40-42 / 7 - 9 IV 43-45 / 10 - 12 V 46-48 / 13 - 15

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SHOES (Men's Sizes Only)

US 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½ 14 EU - 37 - 38 - 39 - 40 - 41 - 42 - 43 - 44 - 45 - 46 - 46 UK 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½

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MENS EUROPEAN SIZING WOMEN'S EUROPEAN SIZING US JACKET SIZE 34 36 36 38 38 40 40 42 42 44 44 46 46 48 48 50 AF FIE/Uhlmann 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 Negrini Stretch - 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 US Knickers Size 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 AF FIE/Uhlmann - 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 Negrini Stretch - - 46 48 50 52 54 56 US JACKET SIZE 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 AF FIE/Uhlmann 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Negrini Stretch - 40 42 44 46 48 50 - US Knickers Size 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 AF FIE/Uhlmann - 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Negrini Stretch - - 42 44 46 48 50 -

Men's Jacket

Jacket Size 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 A. Chest Width 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 17.5 19 19.25 21 22.25 23 23.25 24 24 24.5 25 25 25.25 25.25 C. Shoulder (Seam to Seam) 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 19 19.5 19.75 20 20.5 21 21.25 21.5 D. Shoulder Seam to Wrist) 20 20.5 21 24 25 25.5 26 26.5 26.5 26.75 26.75 27 27 27

Women's Jacket

Jacket Size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 A. Chest Width 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 16.5 17.5 18 19 19.5 20 20.5 20.75 21.5 C. Shoulder (Seam to Seam) 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 20 D. Shoulder Seam to Wrist) 20.5 21 23 24 25 25.5 25.75 26 26

Men's Sabre Lame

Lame Size 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 A. Chest Width 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 17 18.5 18.75 20.75 21.5 22.5 23.5 24.5 24.5 25 25.5 25.75 26.25 26.25 C. Shoulder (Seam to Seam) 14.5 15 16 17.25 18 18.5 19 19.5 19.5 19.75 20 20 20.5 21 D. Shoulder Seam to Wrist) 18 20 22 23.5 24.5 25 25.25 26 26 26.25 26.25 26.5 26.5 26.5

Women's Sabre Lame

Lame Size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 A. Chest Width 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 17.25 17.5 17.25 18.25 18.5 19 19.75 20.25 20.75 21 C. Shoulder (Seam to Seam) 4 4.5 4.75 4.75 5.25 5.5 5.75 6 6.5 6.75 D. Shoulder Seam to Wrist) 20 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25.25 25.75 26.25 26.25

Men' s Foil Lame

Lame Size 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 A. Chest Width 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 14.5 16 18 18.75 19.5 20 21.5 22.5 22.75 23 23 23.25 23.75

Women's Foil Lame

Lame Size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 A. Chest Width 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 B. Nape of Neck to Lower Back 16 17 17.5 17.75 18.5 18.75 19.25 20 20.75 21

Children's Sizing

Child's Size 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Jacket Size 30 30 30 32 34 36 38 Pants Size 22 22 22 24 26 28 36

Fencing is a competitive sport that involves a potential risk of personal injury that is assumed when fencing. Please ensure that fencing equipment is always inspected for hazards prior to use. Wear all of your protective gear each time you fence and never fence with a broken weapon. Misuse of any Absolute Fencing products voids any stated or implied warranties.