“People who work in cold environments are at risk of cold stress, also known as hypothermia. Hypothermia means literally, low heat. It refers to the health hazard of dangerously low internal body temperature. Hypothermia occurs when too much body heat is lost, and the body’s internal temperature control mechanisms cannot adequately re-warm the body. 

The individual is at risk for hypothermia when he or she starts feeling uncomfortable, cold and begins shivering. Hands and feet become especially uncomfortable as the body temperature decreases blood flow to the hands and finger, joints stiffen and a sense of feeling decreases, diminishing manual dexterity and making walking difficult.  Delf manufactures and supplies all types of clothing from jackets. Trousers, salopettes and coveralls. We have a range of gloves to suit all, our G01 leather cold store gloves are lined with thinsulate™, a lightweight insulating fabric that protects the hands from the cold without hampering hand and finger dexterity.

We also have a range of cold store boots, two of which are tested to -30ºC. Wearing adequately insulated, properly fitted clothing, gloves and footwear is a primary defence against cold stress.”

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 Definition of Hypothermia

Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95°F (35°C)

What causes Hypothermia?

Cold, wind, poorly insulated or wet clothing and fatigue are some of the main factors that contribute to hypothermia.

Cold is the most common cause oh hypothermia. Chilled air cools down the body. Even temperatures above freezing can expose you to hypothermia if there is a cold wind and your clothing is wet. You can become exposed to extreme cold if your clothing becomes wet or it is not properly insulated to protect you from the cold and wind. To keep you warm in cold stores Delf Coldwear solutions supply a range of clothing and accessories for people working at 0ºc down to -50°c. Clothing that is wet from sweat also speeds up heat loss from the body. Properly insulated head gear is also vitally important. In some cases up to 50% of your body’s heat loss can be caused an unprotected head.

Fatigue will increase your vulnerability to the risk of hypothermia.

Danger signs of hypothermia.

It is important to treat hypothermia in its early stages. If no action is taken, the condition may deteriate to moderate or severe hypothermia. Always stay on the lookout for the early signs of hypothermia in both your co-workers and yourself.

Guidelines that work.

Wear warm head covering. Most body heat is lost through the head.

Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped but do not trap perspiration next to the skin. The first layer of clothing should allow the skin to breathe allowing sweat to escape. Clothing made from polypropylene or knitted silk allow sweat to escape from next to the skin. The guideline for working in cold stores is 3 layers on the torso i.e. polo shirt, sweat shirt and cold store jacket (IB4). On the legs cold store trousers (IB5 or IB6)

 You then must have suitable accessories for the head, feet and hands.

Please look at our catalogue for all our products - http://www.delf.co.uk/

G01 Leather cold store glove with re-enforced fingers and palm, traditional style cold store glove

G17 Man made waterproof fabric with re-enforced grippy fingers and palm. Cold store spec, with a great price.

G16 Premium quality gloves from Nordbo, flexible, comfortable and very warm

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This product is our best selling cold store boot and it isn’t hard to see why. A hard wearing duel density sole, a generous joint width, a rugged zipper and, above all, a unique cold-reflecting insole which gives it a -30C specification. Sizes 4-13 (37-48)