YINGFA Sydney - Size Charts

Selecting and Sizing Jackets & Swimmsuits

IMPORTANT: Do not presume that the size of another brand equates to Yingfa sizes. If in doubt, please phone (02) 9580 8804 with measurements and we will be happy to advise.

Long Jackets Size Chart

Start by measuring your HEIGHT and SLEEVE lengths as these are the most important. The LENGTH measurement is the actual length of the jacket which should be approximately the length from collar to knee.

Yingfa Long Swim Jackets
SIZE	HEIGHT (cm)	SLEEVE (cm)	CHEST (cm)	LENGTH (cm)
XXSmall	130 - 145	52	108	93
XSmall	140 - 155	54	114	95
Small	150 - 160	56	118	98
Medium	155 - 165	57	122	104
Large	160 - 170	58	126	110
XLarge	165 - 175	60	134	116
XXLarge	170 - 180	62	140	122
XXXLarge	175 - 190	64	142	125

These long jackets are bulky and designed for a loose "comfortable" fit.

Swimwear Size Charts

Swimwear Size Chart - MALE
SIZE	WAIST (cm)	HEIGHT (cm)
XSmall	52 - 62	140 - 150
Small	62 - 68	150 - 160
Medium	68 - 74	160 - 170
Large	74 - 80	170 - 180
XLarge	80 - 86	180 - 190
XXLarge	86 - 92	190 and taller
XXXLarge	92 - 105

Swimwear Size Chart - FEMALE
SIZE	WAIST (cm)	HEIGHT (cm)
XXSmall	35 - 44	130 - 135
XSmall	45 - 55	135 - 145
Small	55 - 64	145 - 152
Medium	64 - 70	152 - 160
Large	70 - 75	160 - 168
XLarge	75 - 88	168 - 175
XXLarge	88 - 92	175 and taller
XXXLarge	92 - 105

To select the right costume, first determine the activity for which you'll be wearing the costume most often:

Racing/High Performance swimming - which includes racing at either the school, club, or higher level OR,
Training/ Fitness - which includes activities such as training and lap swimming.

Racing/High Performance Swimming

Competitive swimmers need high performance costumes that maximise speed in the water and improve glide times by reducing drag and increasing water flow. Many swimmers buy separate costumes for training and racing. For both training and racing, compression, resulting in a tight fit, is the key.

Sizing

Do not presume that the size of another brand equates to Yingfa sizes.
The WAIST measurement is the most important, rather than standards like "AUS Girls" and equivilents.
For training, buy your normal size, but realise that the fit will be snugger than that of a regular fashion costume.
For competition racing, if you are near the border between two sizes, choose the smaller size. A tight fit has advantages in competition.

Support

Costumes for both training and racing provide support through compression.
Women's racing costumes do not include any kind of bra or bust support. A tight fit across the chest creates a more streamlined silhouette for the swimmer, reducing drag and increasing glide times.

Lining

Costumes for top-level competition are not lined, since reducing drag is a priority. However, many women's costumes for training are front-lined.
A costume with lining will generally last longer, and hold its shape and colour better than an unlined costume.

Styling

Costumes for racing and training are one-piece, usually with moderately cut leg openings, fairly high necks and either high backs or racer style X,Y or V backs for a secure fit and freedom of movement.

Fabrication

Although there are many hybrid fabrics for racing/high performance swimming available, most costumes from Yingfa are done in blends of polyester/lycra. (Lycra is a specific brand of spandex made by DuPont and is found in many costumes).
E'tamche Fabric costumes are a blend of 82% polyester & 18% Lycra.
Sharkskin costumes are 81% polyester and 19% Lycra.
Improvements in fibre engineering have resulted in costume materials that are more resistant to chlorine than ever. Costumes for racing/high performance swimming typically use these more durable versions of nylon and spandex.

Fit

For lap swimming and training you will need a costume that provides comfort and freedom of movement, plus coverage and support.
Fit should be snug but not tight. A good fitting costume will stay in place during vigorous movement, but not pinch, bind or ride up in the seat.