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Choosing the Right Gear Working as a Picker
Working as an Order Selector in any warehouse is a demanding job. It’s even more demanding when the warehouse temps are below freezing or subzero. So, when choosing the protective gear you’re going to wear to stay warm and still get the job done, there are certain things you’ve got to take into consideration. Read More...
Case Study: "Warm Start" Kits Reduced Accidents and Lowered Costs
The company was noticing issues related to their new hires, specifically related to how hard it was for those transitioning into cold working conditions. Accidents were highest during their first 90 days of employment. In addition, the company was having problems retaining new hires past the first 30-60-90 days, resulting in high turnover. Read More...
Headwear vs. Hoods When Working in the Cold
We’ve all heard the old wives’ tale that 90% of your body heat escapes through your head when it’s cold. While that isn’t true, you do lose some body heat through exposed areas, so you have to cover your head when working in the cold. For many, this means throwing up the hood attached to your sweatshirt or jacket and heading out into the cold to start you day. But when you work in the cold and safety is a concern, hoods might not be the best choice for you. Read More...
Don't Get Weighed Down by the Cold
Working in the cold means there are many problems to overcome, but the biggest one is the cold itself. If you want to stay productive, you’ve got to stay protected. But if the temps are subzero, that usually means bulky gear that gets in the way of doing the job right. At RefrigiWear, we don’t just want to keep you warm. We want to keep you warm and working. So we’re constantly looking for better ways to protect you. And that is how AirBlaze™ Insulation came to be. Read More...
Guide to Glove Dips and Coatings
Knit gloves are great at keeping your hands warm in chilly temps. They are comfortable against the skin and don’t hinder your movement. But they aren’t the best for grip or wet conditions. Coated gloves give you the comfort and flexibility of knit gloves with added grip and protection thanks to the coating. Read More...
RefrigiWear® and BOA® Working Together to Keep You on Your Feet.
We want to make it easier for you to spend long days in tough conditions. That’s why we partnered with Boa® to add their Boa® Fit System to some of our premium boots. The Boa® Fit System gives you a fast, effortless, snug fit all day, all at the turn of a dial. Perfect for cold environments, because you don’t have to remove your gloves if you need to make adjustments. of winter. Read More...
8 of the Best High-Visibility Jackets for Construction Workers
Construction workers endure some of the most dangerous and demanding working conditions imaginable. It only makes sense that they need to toughest, safest gear they can wear—and sometimes the warmest since they work even in the deepest, darkest depths of winter. Read More...
MASTERPIECES OF WARMTH :
At RefrigiWear, Only the Best Get Our Signature
For 65 years, we’ve been making the toughest, warmest gear out there. We won’t put our name on just anything. So if it says RefrigiWear, you know it’s the best. But when it is the best of the best, we sign our name. And that is how the Signature Collection was born.Read More...
At RefrigiWear, We Build on Our Heritage of Warmth Every Day
Tough jobs in cold conditions aren’t new, and helping you overcome these conditions has been RefrigiWear’s purpose for over six decades. We only want one thing – to keep you warm and protected at work. It’s why we’re here. And our Heritage Collection celebrates old-school hard work and lasting toughness. Read More...
SUPERIOR PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE ARE DRIVEN BY INNOVATION
Doing a tough job and a cold or harsh environment doesn’t get easier. It just keeps throwing the worst at you. So we keep developing and innovating the best for you. It is always our goal to make sure you can tackle the toughest jobs with the best gear. Read More...
