Find your fit

Fencing size guide.

Measure once, compare carefully, and choose equipment that stays secure without restricting movement.

Before you measure

Fencing fit is different from everyday clothing.

Use a flexible tape and measure over a thin base layer. Keep the tape level and comfortably close to the body without pulling it tight.

A secure mask should not rock during movement. Jackets and protectors must allow a full lunge. Gloves should close around the weapon without excess material at the fingertips.

When a measurement sits exactly between two sizes, select the larger size unless the individual product page gives different guidance.

Chest and underarm protection

Choose protectors by height and body measurement.

Plastic chest protector

Men’s sizing generally follows height. Women’s sizing should also account for bra size and chest shape.

Size	Women’s reference	Height reference
XS	Check product fit	4'0"–5'0"
Small	32A–D / 34A–C	5'1"–5'5"
Medium	34D–E / 36A–C	5'4"–5'6"
Large	36D–E	5'7"–5'11"
XL	36+	6'0"+

Underarm protector

Select the size primarily from the fencer’s height. The protector should cover the weapon-side underarm without bunching.

Size	Height
XS	Under 5'0"
Small	5'1"–5'3"
Medium	5'4"–5'6"
Large	5'7"–5'11"
XL	6'0"+

Fencing pants

Measure height, natural waist, and fullest hip.

Height

Stand straight without shoes and measure from floor to crown.

Waist

Measure around the natural waist while breathing normally.

Hips

Measure around the fullest point, keeping the tape level.

Measurement	EU 28	EU 30	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46
Height	5'0"–5'3"	5'2"–5'4"	5'2"–5'4"	5'4"–5'6"	5'4"–5'6"	5'6"–5'8"	5'6"–5'8"	5'8"–5'10"	5'8"–5'10"	5'8"–5'10"
Waist	26–27"	28–29"	30–31"	32–33"	34–35"	36–37"	38–39"	40–41"	42–43"	44–45"
Hips	31–33"	33–35"	35–37"	37–39"	39–41"	41–43"	43–45"	45–47"	47–49"	49–51"

Weapon-hand fit

Measure around the palm, excluding the thumb.

Measure around the widest part of your dominant palm.
Do not include the thumb in the loop.
Add 0.5 inch to the result to determine the glove number.

Variant codes: R is for a right-handed fencer; L is for a left-handed fencer.

Alpha size	Palm + 0.5"	Metric reference	Glove number
XS	6–6.5"	15.2–16.5 cm	5–6.5
Small	7–7.5"	17.8–19.1 cm	7–7.5
Medium	8–8.5"	20.3–21.6 cm	8–9
Large	9–9.5"	22.9–24.1 cm	9.5–10
XL	10–10.5"	25.4–26.7 cm	10.5–11
XXL	11–12"	27.9–30.5 cm	11.5–12

Secure head fit

Measure the full head circumference.

Start just above the eyebrows at the center of the forehead.
Run the tape above the ears and around the widest rear point.
Continue beneath the chin and return to the starting point.

Masks are adjustable. Before exchanging a new mask, ask a coach or experienced armourer to check the tongue, rear strap, and bib position.

Mask size	Head circumference	Metric reference
XS	Under 21"	Under 53.3 cm
Small	21–23"	53.3–58.4 cm
Medium	24–25"	61–63.5 cm
Large	26–28"	66–71.1 cm
XL	Over 28"	Over 71.1 cm

Still unsure?

Send us the measurements before ordering.

Include the product name, the fencer’s height, relevant body measurements, dominant hand, and competition level. We can help narrow the choice before checkout.

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