Seasonal outfits

Cold weather and rain can trigger frostbite and hypothermia. They are manifested by the contraction of blood vessels. Professionals in the field of BTP, from industry and all workers at altitude working in low temperature environment are often exposed to these risks. It is therefore essential for them to arm themselves with cold and rainproof clothing, such as jackets with a fleece lining or even parkas. However, they must meet different criteria to allow optimal protection.

How to choose professional winter clothing?

Like any work outfit, these winter workwear must meet different criteria. They must be versatile to cope with any changing climate. We must not forget the quality, because it is the guarantee of the effectiveness of a work garment. The materials used to manufacture fabrics often have waterproof and thermal properties, such as:

• The gore-tex: it is known for its ultra-waterproofness and its quality of anti-perspiration.
• Cotton and Polyester: Cotton has breathable, flexible and soft fibres. Polyester, on the other hand, has excellent elasticity and good resistance to friction and traction. The mix of its fabrics gives a perfect rendering of protection.
• The FBH Protect: it offers good resistance against bad weather in the working environment.
• The Coolmax fabric: It is an excellent temperature regulator and anti-perspiration allowing professionals to stay dry.
• The Softshell fabric: it is the combination of 3 layers of insulating, breathable fabrics with thermal properties.
• The rip-stop: This is a reinforcing fabric to accentuate the resistance of a work outfit.

In addition, clothing against cold and rain must meet the requirements of standards EN 342 and EN 343.

The different models of outfits in times of extreme cold

For workers who face daily cold, rain and snow, wearing waterproof clothing and warm jackets are the best alternatives. As for professionals on the road and on construction sites, it is better to opt for high visibility clothing ranges such as parkas, jackets, polo shirts, work T-shirts or the pants again.

Thermal safety underwear

The first thing to do is to wear underwear that acts as a second skin. Being thermal, it dries quickly and wicks away perspiration from its user while providing optimal warmth on the skin. It has hypoallergenic fiber, compression zones and three sizes of inserts to protect the elbows, shoulders and knees.

Fleece and work vest

Theworkwear fleece is a perfect windbreaker and insulator. It is the ideal model for outdoor work. Very functional, it offers warmth while evacuating moisture outside the body. It has a stand-up collar and a zipper.

The Portwest cold bodywarmer vest is made from 100% polyester water-repellent fabric. It has multiple storage pockets to allow the carrying of some personal effects such as the mobile phone. It protects its user in full rain.

The work jacket and parka against the cold and the rain

To counter the cold, wearing a jacket or a parka offers good protection and provides comfort in all circumstances. In the professional world, these are standardized against the cold to guarantee optimal protection.

The women's waterproof work jacket from the brand Parade suitable for professionals in the logistics, construction, exterior, green spaces and finishing sectors strong>. The fabrics used are waterproof to 10,000 Schmerber, ultra-breathable, and are a perfect windbreaker. Its seam is waterproof and the hood has an adjustable visor. It has anti-abrasion reinforcements on the shoulders, sleeves and lower back. The jacket combines style and protection for the workers' bargain.

The PW2 High Visibility Winter Work Parka from Portwest is a model for men. It is designed with a dynamic design for greater ease at work. It has a 300 D waterproof fabric, and a fluorescent fabric with reflective strips to ensure the level of safety. It is water and splash resistant. This workwear parka is standardized in 342 certified to minus 40°C, and in ISO 20 471 of class 3.

To protect themselves from head to toe, a professional can put on the padded winter waterproof suit. It withstands extreme weather conditions. It can be combined with a extreme cold work hat, an insulatex-lined fleece glove and a work shoe for greater protection.