Kelsey Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 For those who have put vents in their undersuit, would you be able to post pictures? I find my coveralls quite warm without my cummerbund and armour, so after some sweaty test fits, I'm wanting to add some ventilation to my coveralls. Any suggestions on where to cut? I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine, but still feel there's no going back once I start! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Your best bet is to cut some panels in the front of the suit, on either side of the zipper. I've got some large vents there that are filled in with some sport cloth (that moisture-wicking stuff from Fabricland that's smooth on one side, textured on the other.) I also have a hole in the front of my flak vest, same material. Really makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks, I am just worried bout cutting too much, or the wrong spots. I made my own balaclava with that sport material. Very breathable! Do you find that it wicks moisture into your cummerbund? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well, the nice thing is that the torso of the undersuit is almost completely covered. The panels on my suit go from my upper chest to my belly button and about 6" wide. As for the 'bund, when I had the one from Marcel (made of cotton twill), it didn't really matter as my suit was also cotton and would just pass the moisture through. Kinda part of the whole deal. My newer 'bund was made from some heavy dull satin (the dull side faces out, not the shiny side) and it actually never really gets too damp. Only if I'm wearing it for many, many hours and it's really hot (like this year's FanExpo in Toronto). Even then, it's nothing that won't air dry within a short time. Also, as a general note to anyone else reading this, if you ever find yourself needing to wear your suit over multiple days without being able to wash it, get some alcohol in a spray bottle (or really cheap Vodka if you can't get the alcohol), turn your suit inside out and spray the smelly areas. Then hang it up somewhere to dry. The alcohol (or vodka) kills the bacteria and prevents the stank from happening. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Great advice! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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