An immersion suit, or survival suit (or more specifically an immersion survival suit) is a special type of waterproof dry suit that protects the wearer from hypothermia from immersion in cold water, after abandoning a sinking or capsized vessel, especially in the open ocean.
The survival suits are designed to help protect those on board from hypothermia in the water with 5-mm, stretchable, flame-retardant neoprene. Added inflatable head supports, face shields and five-fingered, integrated gloves offer added protection from the cold—while still allowing for comfortable movement. Other safety features—like a pocket that fits most approved lights, a SOLAS whistle and 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 3150-A PS with adhesive backing—make it easier for rescue crews to find people in the water. Once help arrives, the stainless steel lifting harness and buddy line with snap hook make quicker work of rescue attempts from a boat or helicopter. Before going into the water, those on board will be able to find the right size immediately with color-coded bags, and the large fit makes it easy to quickly put on the device.
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It is well known that a person’s chances of survival when immersed in water are improved only by the ability to remain dry and maintain the body temperature at a comfortable level. LALIZAS has designed it’s Immersion suit to protect you in situations where the danger of hypothermia is great, thereby greatly increasing your chances of survival.
The LALIZAS Immersion suit is made of reinforced neoprene and incorporates a face seal and flap, 3 fingered gloves, front waterproof zipper, ankle cuffs, neoprene pocket and retro-reflective tape. All these features have been designed to protect you against cold, without diminishing the freedom of movement.
Exceeding the latest SOLAS specifications for hypothermia protection, it is ideal use on board ferries, offshore drilling rigs, rescue boats, man-overboard boats and for general commercial use.
Thermal Protective Aid Alusafe-T – LSA Code
One of the most developed designs in the field of thermal protection, the Lalizas «Alusafe-T» suit is constructed with aluminum film coated fabric, so as to protect the wearer from hypothermia, which may be caused by prolonged exposure in liferaft and rescue boats.
The low thermal conductivity of aluminum reduces both the convective and evaporative heat loss from the user’s body and preserves stable temperature. Survivor’s protection from wind and cold is warranted, as it covers the fully clad body wearing even a lifejacket. Moreover, «Alusafe-T» suit meets the ‘LSA Code’ requirements.
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Another quality immersion suit is, White Glacier, pioneer of the revolutionary Arctic 25 hypothermia protective immersion suit, is pleased to announce they are now accepting pre-orders, available on the web at www.whiteglacier.com.
The Arctic 25 hypothermia protective suit is breaking tradition and setting new standards when it comes to maritime safety and hypothermia protection. Through a patented combination of non-neoprene cutting edge materials, the Arctic 25 protects survivors from freezing temperatures, dangerously cold water, frigid arctic wind, and the effects of hypothermia for over 25 hours without the need for constant manual adjustment or inflation.
“Our mission is to protect lives from the hardships at sea and we are thrilled to offer our pre-order option to the world. We are here to educate the public about the dangers of hypothermia and we take pride in our suit, the only product of its kind and one that will save the lives of many,” said Diego Jacobson, CEO, White Glacier.
White Glacier recently exhibited at the Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the Sea-Air-Space show in National Harbor, MD where the suit has been featured in an incredible 1,000-gallon ice-water tank exhibition. Thousands of attendees and exhibiting companies have had the opportunity to experience features of the Arctic 25 through a sample glove made to try-on and insert in the chilling, ice-water tank.
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