Managing PPE for a county public works or stormwater department? You’ve probably noticed a major gap in workwear guides. You’re stuck choosing between fishing advice for weekend anglers and industrial safety manuals meant for engineers. Local field crews spend their days knee-deep in streams, retention ponds, culverts, and wetlands. For them, gear isn’t just about […]
Buyer’s Guide · Alaska What is the Best Raingear for Alaska Salmon Fishing and Hatchery Work? Whether you’re picking sockeye in Bristol Bay, tendering in Prince William Sound, or working a hatchery raceway in Southeast Alaska — here’s how to choose foul weather raingear that holds up all season long. By Stormline Gear Updated April […]
Buyer’s Guide · Ireland The Best Waterproof Bib and Braces in Ireland: A Practical Guide Whether you’re hauling pots off the west coast, out on the tractor during a January downpour, or working a construction site in the middle of an Irish November — here’s how to find waterproof bib and braces that actually keep […]
Farmers in the UK do not expect cheap waterproofs, nor do they want anything other than products that will be good enough to last multiple seasons. However, on a farm, there are certain elements of wear and tear that are not considered by manufacturers when they design products that might end up in such harsh […]
A dairy farm is one of the best places to assess the true abilities of waterproof clothing, going way past the basic requirement of keeping out the rain. From the milking process, washing down the parlour, moving cows around in wet weather, to yard activities outdoors, UK dairy farmers require clothing resistant to water, milk, […]
Published by Stormline | Wet Weather Gear Since 1966 Lambing time is perhaps one of the most hectic periods for UK farmers – very long days, freezing nights, rain, wet weather conditions and lots of physical labor throughout February and April. What you wear can have a huge effect on how comfortably and hygienically you’ll […]
The days of the standard cotton butcher’s stripes are numbered, as food processors in the UK and Ireland are increasingly making the switch to waterproof PVC alternatives.The reason for the change is straightforward – modern abattoirs and food processing facilities demand gear that can withstand the rigours of the working day. For most workers in […]
Any work involving water will require specialist equipment, and aquaculture is no different. Fishand shellfish farmers often spend their days waist-deep in saltwater, tackling everything fromsharp shells and deep mud to rapidly changing weather conditions. Whether harvesting stock, working tidal beds or maintaining racks, the critical priority is to staydry. This is where having the […]
In commercial kitchens in the UK, there’s a serious yet often overlooked waste problem. Despitethe UK moving towards reducing single-use plastics in hospitality, there’s still a large volume of‘throwaway’ items being used and binned in restaurants, cafes and catering businesses every day. This includes cling film, gloves, sauce sachets and packaging, and one of the […]
If you’re working long hours in the milking parlour, handling slurry and washdowns, or dealing with wet and windy Irish weather, your waterproof workwear needs to be built for serious farm conditions. Many standard overalls simply aren’t up to the job. Irish dairy and sheep farmers need waterproofs that can handle just about everything. This […]