Continue reading about our range of heavy duty PVC aprons, fishing sleeves and their specifications
But not just any heavy duty PVC apron will do. Yours needs to be 100% waterproof, easy to wear and move in, and durable enough to last you for countless trips out to sea and back again.
Stormline is the perfect place to find a specialist PVC waterproof apron that is up to the job. We design and make products based on the feedback of real professionals working in the world’s toughest industries, from fishing and agriculture to construction and commercial cleaning.
Using their feedback, we design heavy duty waterproof aprons, fishing arm sleeves and all kinds of protective workwear to keep them safe, protected and comfortable even in tough weather conditions. All are tested out in the field, so you know that they’re up to standard.
Who are our versatile heavy duty waterproof aprons designed for?
There aren’t many industries whose workers wouldn’t benefit from heavy duty protective aprons. Here at Stormline, we’re a specialist provider of workwear for sectors such as commercial fishing and farming. But
our tried-and-tested aprons are useful for so many other tasks and roles.
Here are just a handful of the many uses for our PVC aprons:
- Supermarkets and the food service industry – or anywhere where food preparation is taking place
- Jetwashing, car washing and commercial cleaning – offering extra protection against chemicals and hazardous substances
- Dog grooming and pet care
- Craft beer brewing
- Construction workwear
- Aquaculture, saltwater fishing and offshore fishing
- Fish smoking
- Abattoirs
- Fish mongers and those involved in fish preparation
By far the most popular users of our commercial fishing aprons are fishmongers, and those involved in fish preparation. It’s a notoriously messy job, and not something you want to do in ordinary clothes – or in
other types of workwear.
A heavy duty apron you can slip on and off is the ideal solution. It offers full protection for any clothes you wear underneath, including sleeves and your arms if you team it with fishing sleeves. At the end of the day, you can simply take it off, clean it and head home.
Commercial fishing industry workers out at sea
It’s often the case that fish preparation work needs to take place out at sea, while heading back from a commercial fishing operation.
Trying to do this work in heavy duty waterproofs isn’t always practical. And there’s the mess to think about – the last thing you want is to dirty your workwear cleaning fish and spend the rest of the day in soiled clothing.
Having an apron on a hook nearby is far preferable, where you can just slip it on, get on with the job and take it off again when it’s time to move on to other tasks.
Fishing aprons are useful for people working in every part of the fishing industry, whether you’re processing scallops and oysters or cleaning large deep sea fish.
They’re even useful for people outside of the commercial fishing industry, including those running chartered fishing trips and other tourist-related fishing excursions.
Farmers and dairy parlour workers
Another popular use for our PVC aprons is within the agriculture industry. Specifically, for use as dairy aprons in the milking parlour. If you carry out work involved in milking, mucking out or cleaning, you’re going to need protection. An ordinary apron won’t be up to the task, as it’s not waterproof and will also degrade over time.
A heavy duty one-piece apron is far better, offering the perfect blend of comfort and durability. Products like our 999HW-D Industrial & Commercial Double Sided Heavy Duty PVC Apron are lightweight enough to wear for extended periods, while also being incredibly tough and long-lasting. Our 999ST Apron with comfortable elastic straps and 650gsm PVC is extremely popular with not just fishing such as smoke houses and farming but also in the craft beer industry and supermarkets.
Anyone else working with chemicals, oil or hazardous substances
Whether you work within commercial cleaning or jet washing, or within the manufacturing, automotive or engineering industries, a protective waterproof apron can be a valuable piece of kit.
Made from heavy dyty 500gsm PVC, our aprons are designed to be oil and water resistant – as well as providing protection from chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Although of course, it’s still recommended to wear the personal protective equipment required for the kind of specialist work you do.
It’s all about the PVC
What makes our fishing aprons so durable and protective is the material they’re made from. In most cases, this is 500gsm or even 650gsm PVC – up there with some of the toughest, thickest types of PVC you can get.
Needless to say, this 500gsm PVC is seriously robust. It is 100% waterproof, oil resistant and able to withstand day after day and year after year of heavy use. This makes it a worthwhile investment, as it means you won’t need to shell out for new workwear each year.
Despite its heavyweight qualities, you’ll be surprised how comfortable aprons made from 500gsm PVC are to wear.
Features to look for in commercial PVC aprons
If you’re looking for a new waterproof apron for work, these are the qualities to include on your ‘must- have’ list:
- At least 500gsm PVC – although our 999ST Fishing Apron with Elastic Braces is made from 650gsm and could be a better fit for your needs.
- Double-sided – this makes the apron easy to clean, crucial for any jobs involving food preparation where maintaining hygiene standards is a top priority.
- Trimmable – aprons that can be trimmed to size are useful for every single member of your team, no matter their height.
- Stainless steel eyelets
- Adjustable straps – for fishing aprons designed for work out at sea, you need comfort and free movement as well as protection. In this case, look for aprons which have adjustable elastic straps, ideally with a back divider. This ensures it sits comfortably across the back and shoulders, and moves with the wearer.
PVC aprons may be an absolutely crucial item for many fishing industry workers (as well as those in the farming and dairy industry). But there is another vital piece of workwear that many professionals simply couldn’t be without – fishing sleeves.
Our 202 Commercial Fishing Sleeves are a staple piece of kit for many of the fishing industry workers that rely on us for specialist workwear.
The reason they’re so popular is their convenience. They can be slipped on and off easily, offering arm protection without the need to don a whole waterproof jacket or outer layer. They can be worn with absolutely everything, from aprons to overalls, or simply with a T-shirt in warmer weather.
A crucial design feature of our 202 Commercial Fishing Sleeves is the industry-leading adjustable neoprene cuffs. These ensure a snug fit around the wrists, preventing water or other substances running up the sleeves – an unpleasant sensation at the best of times, especially when you’re trying to work. The ability to adjust the cuffs to fit the wearer perfectly eradicates this problem, so you can get on with fish preparation, cleaning or other tasks in complete comfort.
Made from oil resistant, heavy duty 650gsm PVC, these fishing sleeves are the ideal complement to the rest of your fishing gear.
If you need specialist workwear, buy from a specialist
Fishing aprons are available from a variety of retailers and online stores. However, not all of these are specialist suppliers for industries that really need heavy duty gear, such as fishing, commercial cleaning
agriculture and dairy farming. It’s easy to make a mistake and buy a lightweight apron designed for anglers or non-professionals, only to
find that it lasts just a few weeks. But to avoid this, it makes sense to choose a specialist.
Stormline is a specialist supplier for fishing industry professionals all over the world. We make sure to listen to the feedback of our trusted customers, to find out what workers in these industries really need. Our expertise allows us to supply fishing and farming businesses with exceptional quality workwear that really does deserve the label ‘heavy duty’. Even better, everything we sell has been extensively tested in the field.
Browse or search our website to find the heavy duty fishing aprons and fishing sleeves you need, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Stormline team if you need any help.
Call us on +44 0330 133 6550 or email at [email protected]
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