Description:
Warm, hassle-free layering for winter water work. The NRS Women's Expedition Weight Union Suit (NRS item 10161.02) pairs a soft 290 gsm fleece interior with gasket-friendly cuffs, stirrups and a dropseat. Women on ice rescue and swiftwater teams get continuous warmth under a dry suit and an easy relief option. Shop more dry suit base layers.
Features
- Expedition weight fleece: high-stretch poly/spandex fleece for strong warmth and breathability.
- YKK front-entry zipper and dropseat: both with an interior fabric guard for comfort against skin.
- Stirrups: keep the legs from riding up.
- Gasket-friendly rashguard wrists and cuffs: easier layering under a dry suit.
- 4-way stretch that holds its shape: built for many seasons of wear, with anti-pill properties.
- Low-friction seams: seam placement avoids high-friction zones.
- UPF 50+: sun protection.
Specifications
- Fabric: 290 gsm, 95% polyester, 5% spandex
- Fit: form fit
- Gender sizing: women
- Collar: mock
- YKK front-entry zipper and YKK dropseat
- Gasket-friendly rashguard wrists and cuffs; stirrups
- UPF 50+
Sizes & options
Size: XS, M, L or XL. Size S is not offered in this union suit; it appears on the chart for reference. Measurements are body measurements in inches.
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Hip | Sleeve Length | Pant Inseam | Numeric Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4'8–5'2" | 32–33" | 25–27" | 33–35" | 29" | 28" | 0–2 |
| S | 5'1–5'6" | 34–35" | 28–30" | 36–38" | 30" | 29" | 4–6 |
| M | 5'5–5'8" | 36–37" | 31–33" | 39–41" | 31" | 30" | 8–10 |
| L | 5'7–5'10" | 38–39" | 34–36" | 42–44" | 32" | 31" | 12–14 |
| XL | 5'9–6'0" | 40–41" | 37–39" | 45–47" | 33" | 31" | 16–18 |
Questions about the Women's Expedition Weight Union Suit
Does it have a dropseat?
Yes. It has a YKK dropseat as well as a YKK front-entry zipper, both with an interior fabric guard.
Will it work under a dry suit?
Yes. The rashguard wrists and cuffs are gasket-friendly, the stirrups keep the legs in place and the form fit layers easily.
How do I choose a size?
Use height plus chest, waist and hip. A size M fits 5'5–5'8" with a 36–37" chest and 31–33" waist (numeric 8–10). We offer XS, M, L and XL.
What is it made of?
290 gsm fleece, 95% polyester and 5% spandex, with 4-way stretch and anti-pill properties. It is rated UPF 50+.
Is the Women's Expedition Weight Union Suit flame resistant?
No. It is a fleece base layer for paddling and water rescue. It is not flame resistant, is not structural firefighting PPE and is not NFPA 1971 certified, and it is not rated for fire or high-heat use.
Where can I buy the NRS Women's Expedition Weight Union Suit?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
