It isn’t always cheap to buy fishing workwear that offers maximum protection to your crew and of sufficient quality that it doesn’t need replacing in a matter of months. However, there is one way that you can save money and still get exceptional quality wet weather gear, and that is to plan ahead. Buying in […]
Excellent rain gear isn’t designed just for commercial fishermen and folks working in the great outdoors. Everyone from Harrison Ford to Audrey Hepburn has helped make wet weather gear fashionable. In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons you can still buy bright yellow raincoats in high street shops today. 1. Blade Runner Top of […]
No, we haven’t fallen off the deep end on this one. It’s easy to take for granted how much choice we have today. Especially when it comes to finding protective clothing that helps safeguard us against dangerous weather. Nowhere is that more true than commercial fishing. But interestingly enough, there’s a long history of waterproof […]
The performance of your rain gear can make the difference between a good working day and a miserable one. That’s why it makes sense to get clued up and know what things to look out for – before you head out in the morning. We want to keep things nice and simple: so here’s a […]
We’re sure you’ve seen (or even used) these pants before. Not only are they incredibly useful in tricky situations, flotation pants are lightweight, waterproof, and super easy to clean. Basically a good all-rounder for anyone who works on water. But you might also be wondering how they actually work. And what type of weather conditions […]
If you’ve ever wondered how professional flotation gear actually works, but we’re too shy to ask, read on. In a nutshell, flotation gear floats because the material is light enough to displace sufficient volumes of water to create buoyancy. At the risk of sounding like a high school science teacher, it’s all about density. For […]
Fishing safety has been in the news a lot recently. In Alaska, pods of killer whales have been terrorising fishing crews, while in Canada, a fisherman tragically lost his life after rescuing a whale trapped in lines. Safety is always at the top of our agenda when designing products – as it should be for […]
Foul weather bib and brace pants are a staple of any industrial worker. Regardless of whether you’re in commercial fishing or farming. But the type of bib and brace you need will depend on the job at hand. You need to make sure they’re durable, lightweight and — perhaps most importantly — still feel comfortable […]
Stormline flotation pants are designed to provide you with back-up aide in an emergency. Built with closed cell foam in the knees and body, they give you 50N of buoyancy – meaning you’ll be protected even in rough sea conditions. But why else would you need a pair of these flotation pants? Well, we’re glad […]
Wet weather gear might not be at the top of your shopping list. But when the season gets tough and you need to be at your best, then it helps to be prepared. So if you’re new to farming, or looking to update your gear this winter, here are a few basic items that’ll help […]