Ready to fight fires in your mind or just turn heads at your next apocalypse-themed parade, this Lion Apparel suit is packing Kevlar, cotton, and style that screams "safety chic." Bright reflective strips ensure you'll shine like the extinguisher star you truly are. Smokey might not like it, but we do—100%.
Lion Apparel Body Guard 1 Coverall Suit Turnout Gear Kevlar Cotton
One-Piece Firefighter Rescue Jumpsuit Fireman
1986/1989 Vintage
SIZE: FIT:
(If your local I just suggest you come try it on. Cannot read the size.)
Fits "Men's Medium-Short" (or a Size 40-Short)
Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible vintage 1989 LION Body-Guard Structural Firefighter Turnout Jumpsuit / Bunkersuit. Unlike standard two-piece turnout gear, this is a scarce one-piece configuration featuring a heavy-duty Kevlar outer shell and Lion’s signature blue quilted thermal/moisture inner liner.
This is authentic, heavy-weight structural bunker gear, not a lightweight station or flight suit. It features thick leather knee reinforcements, deep cargo utility pockets, heavy-duty side-leg zippers, structural knit wristlets, and a plush corduroy-lined collar. The back features an authentic, manually pressed department logistics ink stamp reading "S3G", adding incredible real-world character to the piece.
Perfect for collectors, historical display, movie props, or premium high-end cosplay and Halloween costumes.
Please review the exact flat-laid measurements below to ensure a perfect fit: 📐 Exact Garment Measurements (Laid Flat)
• Chest (Pit to Pit): 24 inches (48" total circumference)
• Waist (Across the Back): 18 inches (36" total circumference)
• Inseam (Crotch to Leg Cuff): 25.5 inches
• Sleeve Length (Underarm Pit to Cuff): 24 inches
• Total Length (Back Collar Seam/Neck to Bottom Leg Cuff): 61 inches
👥 Sizing & Fit Recommendations
Because firefighter gear is heavily structured and built to be roomy, the flat measurements can be deceptive. Based on the dimensions, this suit is equivalent to a Men's Size 40-Short (Medium-Short). Here is how it will fit depending on your intended use:
🎃 For Costume / Display / Cosplay Use:
• Ideal Fit: Best for someone 5'4" to 5'7" with a lean-to-medium build (approx. 140–170 lbs).
• Shorter Wearers (5'0" to 5'3"): Will fit with a loose, authentic, baggy look. Any excess length can be easily managed by wearing a tactical belt or resting the cuffs over thick boots.
• Taller Wearers (5'8" to 5'10"): Can fit, but the torso will pull snug when sitting or bending. The shorter 25.5" inseam can easily be masked visually by pairing the suit with high-top black boots.
🧑🚒 For Actual Duty / Workwear Use: DOES NOT PASS, CANNOT USE FOR ACTUAL FIREFIGHTING.
More regarding fit:
• The Waist (18" flat / 36" total): In regular pants, a 36" garment waist fits a 33" or 34" body waist. In the clothing industry, a 34" waist is the absolute textbook definition of a Men's Medium.
• The Chest (24" flat / 48" total): A 48" garment chest provides the necessary 6 to 8 inches of "safety and layering ease" over a 40" true body chest, which is a Men's Medium/Large.
• The Total Length (61"): Standard-length one-piece jumpsuits typically measure 64 to 66 inches from neck to cuff. At 61 inches, this suit is shorter than average.
Also Type: US Navy Firefighting Jumpsuit flight deck or proximity/firefighting coverall style
• Theme: Firefighting Safety
• Item Type: Turnout Suit
• Brand: Lion Apparel
• Material: Kevlar, Cotton
• Size: Large
• Weight: 6.85 lbs
• Features: Reflective strips, thermal liner, zip closure
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Scoville Zippers: Three Working Vintage Heavy Duty Thick
• 1986 code. 1/89 Date
NO WASHING MACHINE NO DRYING MACHINE, HAND WIPE DOWN ONLY.
Reflective strips one has started to come loose. Show slight fading, some minor stains on legs and sleeves.
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Will ship same or next business day once payment is received.
All non media items: please see photos (as that is part of the condition).
MEASUREMENTS, unless critical clothing measurements; all our measurements outside of clothing category are visual guesses. We normally do not measure Hard Goods accurately unless asked to do so.
IF YOU NEED EXACT MEASUREMENTS, contact me BEFORE you try to purchase.
Please ask questions before you place an order.
Pocatello Idaho Pickup, next day by Appointment!
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