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Almost a Haz-Mat Suit?

6 years ago

I was thinking that those breathable rain suits--like Frogg Toggs and generic equivalents--are made of a Tyvek type material. Make do PPE? Make-do sanitize by hanging outside in the sun? Thoughts?

If you're thinking of making one out of Tyvek house wrap, be aware that there are several types of house wrap and that some of it is perforated, i.e., not the best choice...

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graywings123

6 years ago

If I needed a PPE, I would reach for a Hefty lawn and trash bag.

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maifleur03
6 years ago
Since it is starting into summer while an interesting idea I think most would find that they were much too hot.
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ci_lantro
Original Author
6 years ago
The Hefty bag would def heat up quickly. Granted that I live in WI but I have an inexpensive (light weight) breathable rain suit made of a non-woven poly-pro material that I wear fishing. Really, it is not anywhere near as hot as one would think--not anything like a typical PVC like jacket would be anyway.

It does block wind, so in that aspect, yes, it is not as cool as bare skin. The wind blocking aspect is great for fishing in WI when you want to run the boat full tilt up & down the river. Like where you're fine sitting in the boat in shirt sleeves but need to reach for a cover-up when the boat starts moving.
graywings123
6 years ago
The arm holes cut into the trash bag would allow for ventilation. ;)
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User
6 years ago
We used to call them bunny suits at the hospital and had to put them on every time I went into the OR. They are miserable to wear and one size doesn't fit all.
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morz8 - Washington Coast
6 years ago
LOL. I have a Mustang Immersion Survival suit hanging in the basement - required by the coast guard in the years I helped friends with their commercial trawler. (day fishing, salmon). I've been in it twice I think. Once to practice, and once during a coast guard inspection where we had to prove we actually knew how to put them on. I could barely walk. I might have been able to get myself over the side of the boat and into the water (was not required to demonstrate that). Into my car and the grocery store is not likely.
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ci_lantro
Original Author
6 years ago
I suspect that we're talking about different types of fabrics.

The one that I have is very light, very packable. The material is non woven, something between being paper & fabric. It's not a durable, investment type rain suit...not like Gore-Tex, nothing like my very nice breathable Land's End (chilly) rain jacket. It is more on the order of something you would use a few times & then dispose. The patch it w/ duct tape and get a few more fishing outings type of thing. It's also high-vis bright yellow! Maybe to describe it as 'emergency gear' would better convey what I'm trying to say. Like Frogg Toggs but Frogg Toggs are thicker. Cheap knockoffs, IOW's. I think I paid $4 for each piece a # of years ago...outdoors retailer going out of biz sale.
ci_lantro
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Anyway, it was just a thought and (not one of my better ones, I see.) I haven't been able to find on the web so they not even be available anymore. I'm probably the only one in here that owns one. Gotta' fly next week so it's going with me. I'll be easy to spot. Wave if you by! :-)

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