Chainmail shirts where used for over 2000 years as a form of protection. Although the size and design changed over the years the basics did not. it provided a flexible and relatively low cost (compared to plate amour) form of protection. The chainmail Vest comes to the waist and has no sleeves exact fit depends on the size of the wearer. Made from 16 ga 5/16ths mild steel rings. Zink platted to protect agents rust. Standard size fits up to a 54 inch chest size. XL size fits upto 60 inch chest size. XL size  on this item is by special order only. It is recommended to leave up to 8 inchs of space to make room for a gambeson or arming jacket underneath the mail.