Grundens Bibs Sizing Tips
Workers in the commercial fishing industry, agriculture, construction and the utility industry often choose Grundens Foul Weather Gear bib pants for their protective properties and resilience under extreme weather conditions. Grundens manufactures different styles of bibs from light use to heavy duty work wear. The style and cut of each bib design determines whether the pants are tight-fitting or if they allow extra room for normal pants underneath.
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Herkules Bibs
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Herkules bib pants are made from Grundens toughest fabric combination of super heavy cotton canvas and a waterproof, oil resistant layer of PVC. Herkules bibs are cut generously to allow for extra layers of clothing underneath the pants and are also available in tall sizes. Miners, shipyard workers, and commercial fishermen use Herkules bibs to work in extreme weather conditions. These reversible bibs have reinforced, riveted seams for added durability.
Clipper and Reflector Bibs
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Grundens Clipper bibs and Reflective bibs are a slim fit, and you may wish to purchase a larger size than your normal clothing size. Clipper and reflective bib pants are the same design with the addition of safety stripes on the reflective variation. They are made from a cotton twill fabric coated with PVC, and are reversible from front to back. The waterproof outer layer is resistant to oil and grease and stays flexible in extremely cold conditions.
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Harvester Bibs
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The heavy duty fabric in Grundens Harvester bibs is resistant to abrasions, tears and mildew. The base material is polyester, coated with the Grundens branded waterproof PVC layer. A reinforced front bib section and toughened hems make the harvester an appropriate choice for commercial fishermen, construction workers and timber harvesters.
Extreme Bib
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Extreme bib pants are made from heavy cotton canvas and coated on both sides with an extra durable waterproof layer designed to withstand oils, yet remain flexible down to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme bibs are suitable for commercial fishermen, construction workers, miners, foresters and harvesters. These professions require extra warm clothing, so if you wear Grundens Extreme bibs over work pants, you may wish to choose one size up from your normal clothing size.
Petrus Bib
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Reversible Petrus bibs are cut to a slimmer shape than the Herkules, so pants with the same Grundens size label will be a smaller fit in the Petrus style. There is no gusset at the waist and the bib is cut higher up the chest. Petrus bib pants are constructed from polyester and laminated inside with the Grundens waterproof layer for a lightweight and strong material, suitable for activities such as hunting, fishing and boating.
Nordan Bibs
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Grundens Nordan bib pants have a knitted nylon base material with a waterproof PVC top layer. They are lightweight and flexible for general utility jobs, food processing and light construction. The high-cut bib is attached to wide cut pants suitable for use with work boots.
Grundens Bibs Waist Sizes
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As a guide, the equivalent waist measurements of Grundens bib size labels are:
XS: 28 to 30 inches; S: 30 to 32 inches; M: 32 to 34 inches; L: 34 to 36 inches; XL: 36 to 38 inches; 2X; 38 to 40 inches; 3X: 40 to 44 inches; 4X: 44 to 46 inches; 5X: 46 to 48 inches.
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