I have the 120Volt, 9gal., USA version of the Brewzilla. I have used the kettle with and without the jacket and I must say that it is a worthy purchase. The Brewzilla will work as advertised without the jacket, but the unit will come up to temp noticably quicker and hold temperature more steadily with the jacket in place. I brew indoors, in cold country but in a heated environment and I still use it for every brew and I believe it improves my brewing experience. If you brew outdoors or in a cold environment, then I think you would especially benefit from having this jacket adorn your kettle too. The fit seems tight, but it is neoprene and it will stretch around the kettle with some effort. The jacket has stayed tight and great looking for 28 brews as of 10/2021 at about 5 months of age. I regularly clean it by wiping it down with a clean cloth after brewing and it still looks like brand new and does its job effectively. I have not removed it since I put it on. I think it is tight enough that no schmegma is going to slip behind it and contaminate its inner sanctum, should an accidental wort splash occur. If you have the Brewzilla, GET IT!