Replacement for these insulated PVC coveralls - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: CaptDon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2021, 03:13:10 am
content: I know this is WAY off topic, but I posted here since this forum is seen world wide. These coveralls were made in Belgium, I bought them second hand while living on Iceland and brought them here to the states with me. I haven't found any like them, so wondering if they are still made. They are PVC shell with a super warm fleece like lining. None better for the cold winter rain and snow here on the North Coast of the U.S.A. (Lake Erie area) The label is thus,XL 58/60PVC 80%POLYAMIDE 20%POLYACRYL 70%POLYESTER 30%MADE IN BELGIUM705Any leads GREATLY appreciated!!!

author: BrokenYugo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 08, 2021, 01:46:43 am
content: The color and lack of branding makes me think military surplus, but some quick googling doesn't show much promise.

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 09:02:52 am
content: Maybe there are companies specialized for clothing for fishing at sea. That looks like an application where such coveralls could be useful.

author: Wallace Gasiewicz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 11:30:52 am
content: Even more off topic, when I was looking for something like this I found some sailing equipment onsailsale. The kind pro fishermen use. But these are more colorful and come in two pieces, a bib pants and an Anorak top. Nothing better for those wonderful days just about 0 Celsius when the weather is spitting at you. A bit more versatile. I think I bought the set at West Marine. I keep them next to my leather welding jacket, which is used for other hazardous adventures, like trimming trees.Worked great on the Mackinaw race,(even though it is summer the nights get cold on Lake Michigan) and when the Whitefish are running and the weather is not comfortable (never is).Your outfit looks like old fashioned winter military camo.My brother worked on the North Slope in Alaska and some folks used Dry Suits, the kind for divers. The reports on these was also very good but they are more expensive and keep moisture in.Temps about -60 C and colder.For those folks not familiar with local geography. the North Coast of the US is sometimes called the 5th coast, Since Michigan alone has 5000 km of coastline. This is the Great Lakes.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 11:38:49 am
content: In the UK we call them boilersuits, overalls or coveralls and a quick Google search for “Overalls waterproof low temperature” came up with some useful results.Here is one that looks promising…https://www.glovesnstuff.com/extreme-cold-freezer-coverall-minus-40wws585This sort of clothing is used as PPE in industrial freezers so that avenue may be worth investigating.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 11:47:35 am
content: Ice fishing coveralls ….. not cheap though !https://www.greentrail.eu/en/outfits-and-clothing/ice-fishing-overalls-and-thermal-overall/c/159/

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 11:53:28 am
content: https://www.totalworkwear.co.uk/all-coveralls/fristads-airtech-waterproof-winter-coverall-812-gt-100362.html

author: CaptDon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2021, 03:10:02 pm
content: The ones from Port West look like a winner. I had seen similar on Ebay but was a bit reluctant to order overseas. Perhaps wait until springtime when some types of cold weather / winter gear go on sale (And maybe the backlog of ships waiting to unload at U.S. ports gets caught up a bit). Cheers!!