dont use the snaps on the back. dont use the snaps on the cuffs. besides that you should be set. the leather is tough but not tear resistant on the edges. its a great light coat to use... it is a coat so it will be warm when you weld or cut but it will not burn you up... being how thin the leather is and the various vents for air. I am a men's small and the medium size coat meets my arms perfectly with 3 or so inches overhang over my belt line to boot. to keep them hot ones out. the collar is alright... but I like to wear an extra collared work shirt under the coat anyway...