Sizing
All Portwest EV4 clothing sizes are men's sizes. Take your measurement, then find it in the chart for what you are buying. Each product page also has a Size and Fit tab with the sizes and lengths for that style.
Jackets and fleeces | Polos and T-shirts | Work trousers | Waterproof trousers | Shorts | Gloves | Safety footwear
Jackets and fleeces
Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
| Size | Chest (inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 36 to 38 in | 92 to 96 cm |
| M | 40 to 41 in | 100 to 104 cm |
| L | 42 to 44 in | 108 to 112 cm |
| XL | 46 to 48 in | 116 to 124 cm |
| XXL | 50 to 52 in | 128 to 132 cm |
| XXXL | 54 to 55 in | 136 to 140 cm |
Some jackets also come in a Tall length: EV460 Waterproof Shell Jacket, EV461 Waterproof Winter Parka, EV464 Softshell Bomber Jacket, EV470 Insulated Hybrid Padded Jacket and EV475 Stretch Work Jacket. Pick Regular or Tall on the product page.
Polos and T-shirts
Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
| Size | Chest (inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 36 to 38 in | 92 to 96 cm |
| M | 40 to 41 in | 100 to 104 cm |
| L | 42 to 44 in | 108 to 112 cm |
| XL | 46 to 48 in | 116 to 124 cm |
| XXL | 50 to 52 in | 128 to 132 cm |
| XXXL | 54 to 55 in | 136 to 140 cm |
| 4XL | 56 to 58 in | 144 to 148 cm |
Work trousers
Our work trousers are sold by waist size in inches. Measure your waist where your trousers sit and choose that size.
Then choose your leg length. Measure the inside of your leg from the crotch seam to the hem.
| Leg length | Inside leg (inches) | Inside leg (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 29 in | 74 cm |
| Regular | 31 in | 79 cm |
| Tall | 33 in | 84 cm |
Not every style comes in every length. EV440 Stretch Detachable Holster Work Trousers, EV442 Hi-Vis Class 1 Holster Work Trousers and EV448 Hi-Vis Class 2 Holster Work Trousers come in Short, Regular and Tall. EV441 4-Way Stretch Work Trousers comes in Regular and Tall. EV446 Lightweight Detachable Holster Work Trousers comes in Short and Regular. The lengths for each style are on its product page.
Waterproof trousers
EV402 Hi-Vis Class 2 Waterproof Expedition Trousers and EV443 Waterproof Stretch Shell Trousers are sold in S to XXXL. Measure your waist where your trousers sit.
| Size | Waist (inches) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 30 to 32 in | 76 to 80 cm |
| M | 33 to 34 in | 84 to 88 cm |
| L | 36 to 38 in | 92 to 96 cm |
| XL | 40 to 41 in | 100 to 104 cm |
| XXL | 42 to 44 in | 108 to 112 cm |
| XXXL | 46 to 47 in | 116 to 120 cm |
Shorts
EV444 Lightweight Stretch Holster Work Shorts are sold by waist size in inches. Measure your waist where your shorts sit and choose that size.
Gloves
Measure the circumference of your hand around the palm with a tape measure, then match it to the chart. Glove sizes follow EN ISO 21420. Our work gloves come in XS to XXL.
| Size | Hand size | Palm circumference | Hand length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 6 | 152 mm | 160 mm |
| S | 7 | 178 mm | 171 mm |
| M | 8 | 203 mm | 182 mm |
| L | 9 | 229 mm | 192 mm |
| XL | 10 | 254 mm | 204 mm |
| XXL | 11 | 279 mm | 215 mm |
Safety footwear
Our safety boots and shoes are made in EU sizes. Use the chart to find your UK size. There is no exact standard for converting shoe sizes, so Portwest recommends having your foot measured before you buy.
| UK size | EU size |
|---|---|
| UK 2 | EU 35 |
| UK 3 | EU 36 |
| UK 4 | EU 37 |
| UK 5 | EU 38 |
| UK 6 | EU 39 |
| UK 6.5 | EU 40 |
| UK 7 | EU 41 |
| UK 8 | EU 42 |
| UK 9 | EU 43 |
| UK 10 | EU 44 |
| UK 10.5 | EU 45 |
| UK 11 | EU 46 |
| UK 12 | EU 47 |
| UK 13 | EU 48 |