A flexible and close fitting body protector with fit indicators size and fitting it is important that the body protector you select is a correct fit it should be a snug fit when worn over light clothing in bad weather outer garments may be worn over it when correctly fitted your body protector should cover the following areas of your body the whole circumference of the torso the front should reach to at least 25mm below the last rib at the side it should reach the pelvis and at the back