Description:
No more reaching inside a dry suit to fix your layers. The NRS Women's Lightweight Union Suit (NRS item 10162.02) is a one-piece midweight layer of soft, breathable 170 gsm gridded fleece with a YKK front zipper, YKK dropseat and gasket-friendly cuffs. It pairs well with NRS dry suits for women on swiftwater teams, boat crews and guides. Shop more dry suit base layers.
Features
- Gridded interior fleece: breathable midweight insulation that lets moisture escape while holding heat.
- High-stretch fabric: unrestricted range of motion.
- YKK front-entry zipper and dropseat: both with an interior fabric guard; the front zipper is double-pull.
- Stirrups: keep the legs from riding up.
- Gasket-friendly cuffs: easier layering under a dry suit.
- Low-friction seams: seam placement avoids high-friction zones.
- UPF 50+: sun protection.
Specifications
- Fabric: 170 gsm, 95% polyester, 5% spandex
- Fit: form fit
- Gender sizing: women
- Collar: mock
- Double-pull YKK front-entry zipper; YKK dropseat
- Stirrups and gasket-friendly cuffs
- UPF 50+
Sizes & options
Size: XS, S, M, L or XL. 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 Lightweight Union Suit
Does it have a dropseat?
Yes. It has a YKK dropseat and a double-pull YKK front-entry zipper, both with an interior fabric guard.
How warm is it?
It is a midweight layer of 170 gsm gridded fleece. For colder water, the NRS Women's Expedition Weight Union Suit uses thicker 290 gsm fleece.
How do I choose a size?
Use height plus chest, waist and hip. A size S fits 5'1–5'6" with a 34–35" chest and 28–30" waist (numeric 4–6).
Will it stay in place under a dry suit?
Yes. As a one-piece suit with stirrups and gasket-friendly cuffs, it does not bunch or ride up the way separate layers can.
Is the Women's Lightweight 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 Lightweight 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.
