FAQs

Our vest is designed to contour to your body - it needs to sit really snugly against you, no gaps - so that the weights sit close to your body and do not move when you walk. With just a central zip and stretch material there are no straps to cinch in hence why we suggest you follow your usual UK upper body dress or jacket size and allow the vest to slightly stretch to fit you.

Sizing starts at XS (UK 8), recommended for petite frames, narrow shoulders and slim build. Choose size S if you have slightly broader shoulders, some bust and/or slender build. Size M is better suited to women who tend to carry some weight around their waist or are broader in the shoulders/back i.e. would wear a UK12 jacket. For larger bust, and weight carried around the stomach consider L/XL.

If you are between sizes we recommend sizing up, especially for those who carry weight around the mid section.

We recommend wearing only a thin base layer, vest top, t-shirt or sports bra underneath. If you want to wear another layer like a coat, we advise wearing this over your vest not underneath it so you can wear the vest in summer or when working hard without getting too hot.

You can navigate to the bottom of the home page to see example photographs of what sizes our brand supporters are wearing

TALLER WOMEN

Our sizes do get slightly longer as the sizes go up.

Currently we offer both Small (UK10) in a standard and a longer version. For women minimum 5 feet 7 and taller you can choose either the S (Long) size which may wear more like a gilet, or for a more fitness look choose the standard S for a shorter more cropped style.

For size 10 women whose height is below 5 feet 7 (or 5 feet 7 women with shorter upper body and longer legs) or those who want a more fitness style and function we recommend the standard S to ensure the weights sit above the hips.

LONDON FITTINGS

Finding your correct fit by trying on the vests and collection from NW1 Camden, London may be available by prior arrangement. Please use the contact form to enquire.

It depends....

This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as health or fitness advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making health or fitness decisions.

Firstly when trying on the vest for size we recommend filling most if not all of the pockets with the weights - the vest feels and wears completely differently when empty so you do need to try it on initially with most of the weights inserted.

WEIGHTED WALKS

For weighted walks how much weight you carry entirely depends on how long you plan to walk for, whether there are hills on your walks, how much walking you currently do and what experience you have had walking with a weighted vest or backpack.

You can build up the weight over time so your body adapts and gets stronger.

Try starting with 2 weights in the front and 2 or 3 weights in the back pockets and try a walk. If that feels easy to you add a bit more weight for your next walk or keep the same weight but go for a longer walk.

Over the course of the next weeks and months you can add more weights gradually, add a longer duration to your walk, add inclines to your walk by walking up and down hill, or any combination of the above.

These principles can be applied to walking wearing the vest on the treadmill too.

Always place the weights in a way that there is balance right and left of your body.

Experiment and over time you will likely find a combination that feels most comfortable for you.

WORKOUTS

Our vest can be worn during bodyweight workouts with the added benefit it leaves your hands free to carry dumbbells or kettlebells. If you have wrist issues wearing our weighted vest adds resistance but keeps the hands and wrists stress free.

You can choose to add or subtract weight depending on the exercise chosen. Compound lower body movements like squats and lunges you may choose to carry more weight than say push ups or pull ups.

We do not recommend lying down in the vest, nor participating in activities or team sports where there is a risk of falling.

HEALTH CONDITIONS

For osteoporosis or compressed discs we cannot advise if wearing a weighted vest is suitable, please consult with your healthcare professional before considering purchasing.

We recommend wearing just a thin layer - either just a bra top, a thin base layer or a vest top.

Not only will this help the vest fit better but it will enable you to wear the vest year round - in winter we recommend adding layers on top.

Where possible spot clean the garment first.

To wash the vest firstly remove all weights.

Zip up the vest completely so the zip sits underneath the triangular chin guard at the top.

Wash separately; place in the washing machine drum without any other garments. Use a protective laundry bag if you have.

Wash only on a short 30 degree delicates cycle

Dry Flat

Do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not use fabric conditioner, do not dry clean, do not bleach.

Please store the garment flat.

Currently we only offer deep navy/black trim but we have plans to expand on the colour range in the future.

We currently deliver to United Kingdom addresses - England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Isles of Scilly and Isle of Man via tracked services. Shipping is not yet available to other countries.

Delivery times are indicative only and unless specifically stated are not guaranteed. All in stock items are despatched from our despatch locations usually within 3-5 working days of your order being accepted.  Products will be sent to the address given by you in your order. We usually despatch using DPD or Royal Mail - you can specify delivery to a nearby DPD parcel shop rather than your home address if you prefer.

Free delivery applies to orders over £100.

If you do not take delivery of an order, and it is returned to us, we reserve the right to charge a new delivery fee and administration charge of £25 for organising second despatch of the item to you.

If you live outside the United Kingdom you can place an order but this order must be for delivery to an address in the United Kingdom. 

Finding your correct fit by trying on the vests and collection from NW1 Camden (London) may be available by prior arrangement. Please use the contact form to enquire or email us at contact@farra.uk

There’s a short window after purchase - please contact us immediately if your address details are incorrect or you would like to cancel the order. Once an order has despatched, changes aren’t possible, but you can use the returns process.

If you would like to return your order you must email us within 14 days of receiving the products to notify us you want to return them. Returns will not be accepted after 14 days.

The delivery cost of returning the goods is to be met by you.  We strongly advise returning tracked delivery to ensure safe transit back to us so we can refund you on receipt. The goods must be returned within 14 days from your notification of intention to return email.  We cannot refund goods that are not returned to us within that time or goods that are lost in transit. 

Please use the contact page to start a return or email us at contact@farra.uk

You have a legal obligation to take reasonable care of the goods while they are in your possession. All products must be returned in a re-saleable condition. The product and its packaging must be undamaged and unused, labels intact and the swing ticket still attached. We will not accept worn, damaged, altered or used goods and we reserve the right to reduce the amount of your refund (up to the value of the purchase price) where the value of the products are reduced from your handling of the goods which goes beyond trying on the garment as you would in a shop. 

For all returns you must ensure the original heavy-duty packaging box is used. Weights should be packed back into the white weights carton they were sent to you in, sealed, and placed at the bottom of the heavy-duty brown cardboard box.

Yes you can. You may within 14 days of receipt contact us to request a one-time change of size of vest garment provided the vest is in resalable condition i.e. unwashed, unworn (except for the purposes of trying on) with the original swing ticket still attached as per our returns policy.

The delivery cost of returning the garment is to be met by you. It must be returned via a tracked delivery service in the original packing box to ensure safe transit back to us. Once we have received the garment from you, checked it meets the quality criteria we will exchange it for your requested size and despatch to you.