We have been informed by our swimsuit manufacturer that the sizing of suits has changed from the sample sized we provided for the swimsuit fitting dates. Unfortunately, we do not have samples of the new sizes to try on in person. We are asking all swim families to measure their swimmers at home and submit the new sizes as soon as possible.
Please refer to the following instructions and sizing chart of how to take accurate measurements for the suits.
HOW TO TAKE PROPER SWIMSUIT MEASUREMENTS
Taking fresh measurements and matching them to a swimsuit size chart below is the best approach for a proper fit.
Here are some guidelines for making proper swimwear measurement
- Don’t take your own measurement; ask a helper to measure you
- Take measurements on bare skin
- Use a soft tape to measure.
- Bonus Tip: If this isn’t possible, adjust measurements to remove measuring overstatements caused by bulk from clothing.
- Bonus Tip: The tape should lay flat, without indenting the skin. Over tightening skews measurements.
- Extra Bonus Tip: if a soft tape measure isn’t an option, use non-stretching string and carefully match the string length to a reliable measurement tool.
FOR BOYS SUITS:
- Measure 1 inch below your navel to determine your waist size. Generally speaking, waist measurement equates to the suit size.
- Although pants size is a starting point, do not use it as shortcut for determining suit size! Pants size is not an accurate equivalent, because it is often chosen by the look or style of the fit, instead of an actual measurement. Save yourself some frustration and measure your waist.
FOR GIRLS SUITS:
CHEST AND HIPS – Special Swimsuit Sizing Situations
All bodies are different, and women with greater variations between chest and hip size may want to consider downsizing or upsizing as follows:
- Small Chest/Large Hips: Consider upsizing above chest measurement guidelines.
- Big Chest/Small Hips: Consider downsizing below chest measurement guidelines.
SIZING CHART
Q fabric is designed to be adjusted to your body and avoid stretching, thus giving you less room for dragging, this also might give you a tight fit if not use to it, if you feel you will not be comfortable with this, we recommend going one size up. The Q suits may vary in sizes with other brands, It is very important to measure yourself so you can ensure you will get the right fit.
IMPORTANT: To meet our ordering deadline, please submit your size by April 22 to ensure the suits arrive by the first swim meet. Please specify boys/mens/girls/women’s size when ordering.
If you have any issues, please reach out to equipment@calgarytritons.ca for assistance.