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This article is from the Big Folks
Exercise and Fitness Resources FAQ, by sharon@ecs.ox.ac.uk
(Sharon Curtis) with numerous contributions by others.
A4) Where can I get sports clothing and equipment from?
For leisure wear, you might also check in the appropriate clothing FAQ.
You may be able to make your own sports clothing, if you are handy
with a needle. McCalls have some swimsuit patterns that go up to
size 24,
A4-1) in Australia
Bathers for Big Girls
at http://www1.tpgi.com.au/users/big_girls/
Swimwear from bust sizes 38" to 62", made to your own
measurements.
A4-2) in Canada
Cabela's
812 13th Ave.
Sidney, NE 69160
USA
1-800-237-4444 (U.S. or Canada)
Gortex parkas and pants up to at least 5XL. Many other items
up to 3XL in both big and tall sizes. Reasonable prices.
[checked 4/7/95]
Louis Garneau
a Canadian manufacturer of cycling clothing. They have a
variety of upperbody wear up to XXL, but this is reportedly
somewhat undersized
Sugoi
Vancouver, BC
They make shorts, jackets, vests in sizes up to XXL.
Distributed via various retail outlets.
Suzanne Bell
5794 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5P 3W7
tel 1-604-324-7394
fax 1-604-325-7772
Contact: Suzanne Bell
Active wear and casual clothing in large and super sizes.
A4-3) in the UK
All Woman
c/o 8 Penketh Avenue,
Bewsey,
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 5AU
tel. 01925 244710
Large swimsuits for ladies sizes 18-36+, prices start
from 16.99 S.A.E. for details
Evans
national chain of shops
They sell leggings, t-shirts, even cycle shorts.
Good range of swimwear
Triumph International
Arkwright Road,
Groundwell,
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 5BE
tel. 01793 722200
Underwear and swimwear manufacturer offering extensive selection
of styles from A to H cup
A4-4) in the USA
1824
Arnott Mason Corporation
P.O. Box 293
Clifton, VA 22024
tel 703-503-2916
fax 703-425-1243
Women's riding clothes in big sizes --- breeches, riding
sweats, stretch jeans, Kentucky jods, t-shirts, sweatshirts;
semi-custom boots; half chaps and full chaps.
Anne Terrie Designs
129-T Derby Road,
Harrison,
Ohio 45030
tel 800-774-6898.
Send $3 for a brochure
Back to Basics II for plus sizes
1107 West Main St., #201
Durham, NC 27701
tel 1-919-477-5669
fax 1-919-477-6476
Small catalog of simple cotton and cotton-blend clothes and
underwear. Bike shorts, leggings, T-shirts, tights, socks,
underwear. Reasonable prices. Sizes 1X-4X.
The Big, the Bad & the Beautiful
19225 Ventura Blvd,
Tarzana, CA 91356
tel 1-818-345-3593
fax 1-818-345-1033
tel 1-800-347-3593
Catalog $2. (Credited to first order.)
Sizes 14-32+. They also do custom work for a nominal fee.
Among other things, they sell bike shorts and lingerie.
Big Stitches Swimwear
2423 Douglas St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
tel 1-510-237-3978
Send self-adressed envelope.
Custom made large-size bathing suits. Will make extremely
large sizes as well. Basic suit is about $70. Special
fabrics, extra features $20 more. And they also make bicycle
shorts.
Body by Rubens
tel 1-800-935-0355
Reputed to have large-size bicycle shorts for women.
Brookstone Hard to Find Tools
5 Vose Farm Road
Petersborough, NH 03460-0803
USA
(800) 926-7000
Unfortunately they no longer sell the seat that looks like
two rectangles (anyone know where those can be obtained?)
but they do sell a gel-filled bicycle seat cover that fits
standard seats.
By Ro! Designs
26221 Governor Avenue,
Harbor City, CA 90710
tel (310) 534-3877
Rosaria Vitale (large size herself) designs swimwear.
Write for a catalogue.
Cabela's
812 13th Ave.
Sidney, NE 69160
1-800-237-4444 (U.S. or Canada)
Gortex parkas and pants up to at least 5XL. Many other items
up to 3XL in both big and tall sizes. Reasonable prices.
[checked 4/7/95]
Cannondale
tel 1-800-BIKE-USA
they make bicycles, oft recommended by big folks
they also make shorts and jerseys; the jerseys are reputedly
too short to fully cover the abdomen
The Dehner Company, Inc.
3614 Martha St.
Omaha, NE 68105
tel 402-342-7788
fax 402-342-5444
Custom boots for riding, Trooper boots, Wellingtons, chukkas,
laced or strap tank boots, and oxfords. Excellent quality.
Boots are all custom and can be ordered to fit any size foot
or leg. Also have a nice style of riding boot with buckles
down the side instead of pulling straight on --- great if you
have arthritic ankles that don't flex well. Everyone I've
talked to who has custom Dehner boots says that they will last
forever. They aren't cheap, but are well worth the price.
Danskin Plus
tel 1-800-288-6749
Their regular catalog has some stuff up to size 4X -- bike
shorts, leggings, sweatshirts, sweatpants, long and
short-sleeved T-shirts, jackets, and sports bras (up to DD).
Their outlet stores also carry items up to 4X.
Excel Sports Science
tel 800-922-9544
They have a catalogue which includes such items as
buoyancy belts, water exercise dumbells, zero impact footwear
for added aquatic resistance
Extra Emphasis
tel 800-539-0030
A mail order company, good for sports bras
Fit To Be Tried
4754 East Grant,
Tuscon, AZ 85712
tel 800-669-6409
$2 catalog.
Active wear up to 4X. They sell bicycle shorts.
Gilda Marx
tel 800-825-BODY
a full collection of bodywear including solid and printed leotards,
bike shorts, bra tops, T-shirts, leggings, etc. in cotton/Lycra
and nylon/Lycra combinations. Sizes are 1x-3x which fits up to size 24
Bright colours, prices from about $27-$54.
Call the above number for retail locations.
Hanover House
tel 717-633-3377
sells a special wider seat for bicycles. Also sells
sheepskin covers for this seat
Hot Off the Tour
tel 1-800-878-8189
Sportswear catalog. They specialize in golf wear, but some of
their stuff may also be applicable to tennis and other sports.
They are pricey (polo shirt $68, twill shorts $56).
JC Penney
They have some swimsuits up to size 24/26, and one in size
28-32. Try the regular catalogue, and/or the size 16 and up
catalogue.
Junonia
tel 1-800-JUNONIA
http://www.junonia.com/
they have sportswear in sizes 14 to 32, including clothes
for aeorbics, tennis, golf, bicycling, walking
Just Big Sportswear
4700 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
1-804-391-3000
T-shirts up to 10XL. Also sweats, dorm shirts, and hooded
T-shirts.
Just My Size
P.O. Box 748
Rural Hill, NC 27098-0748
tel 1-800-522-9567 (orders)
tel 1-800-522-0889 (customer service)
tel 1-910-635-3447 (orders) though they "don't ship to Canada"
They sell lingerie - Bali, Playtex, JMS and possibly other
brands (up to 46DDD or so). 100% cotton panties up to size
12. And pantyhose. And pettipants (split slips). And Hanes
Her Way sweatpants/shirts. And lycra shorts up to 3x. Also
have inexpensive casual clothes up to about 4X. They use
large models and also disabled models.
King Size
P.O. Box 8385
Indianapolis, IN 46283-8385
tel 1-800-846-1600
Large-size rain gear that is more-or-less unisex. They also
sell extra-large umbrellas, ties, and fanny packs.
Leggings Plus
tel 201-962-4678
http://www.nji.com/~leggings/
leggings, bike shorts and t-shirts, from 1X-4X
Nashbar
tel 800-627-4227
bikes, supplies and accessories
Northwest Kayaks
http://www.nwkayaks.com/
they have a model called Cadence designed for the larger kayaker,
which can support up to 455lbs
Oddessy
tel/fax 1-800-ODDESSY (1-800-633-3779)
or at http://www.oddessy.com/
suppliers of knives, swords, weapons, uniforms and training
equipment; the uniforms go up to size 12 (men's size 5X)
Performance Bicycles
tel 800-727-2453
bikes, supplies and accessories; also some clothing
Richman Cotton Clothing Company
2631 Piner Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
tel 1-707-575-8924
tel 1-800-992-8924
fax 1-707-575-8924
All-cotton, dyed-on-the-premises clothing in sizes from infant
to 3X. Shirts, skirts, dresses, long johns, cotton/lycra bike
shorts, and leggings. Reasonable prices.
Sexy Fat Boys
http://wahoo.netrunner.net/~fatboys/
casual sportswear for big men
sizes from 1x to 6x
Suits Me Swimwear
2377 Deltona Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34606
tel (904) 666-1485
They make an unusual design of tie-on wraparound swimsuit.
Sizes are children's (up to 60lbs), teen's (60-120lbs),
adult (120-250lbs) and plus size (250lbs +)
Speigal
chain of "For you" retail stores throughout the US including:
Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia
Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Maryland
Potomac Mills Outlet in Dale City, Virginia
they stock bathing suits in large sizes at reasonable prices
Terry
tel 1-800-BUY-TERY
They make bicycle saddles for women. Ask your local bike store,
or ring the above number to either find your local dealer,
or they can sell you one via mail
WalkUSA
6310 Nancy Ridge Drive,
#101 San Diego, CA 92121
tel 800-445-2209
Ring for a catalogue which includes women's and men's walking
clothing and activewear in sizes to 2XL
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