GERF® Waterproof Cryogenic Suit | Scuba Hood + Safety Glasses + Carry Bag | -196°C

🥼 GERF® WATERPROOF CRYOGENIC SUIT
Scuba Hood · Waterproof Coverall · Safety Glasses · Carry Bag | Protection to -196°C (-320°F)

❄️ FULL-BODY CRYOGENIC PROTECTION DOWN TO -196°C (-320°F)
Engineered for professionals who require maximum body coverage in ultra-cold environments — built with the same multi-layer anti-cryogenic composite technology as the GERF® Double-Sided Waterproof Cryogenic Apron, independently certified by AITEX (Notified Body No. 0161) with EN 511 Contact Cold Level 4 (Maximum).

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📦 Kit Contents

• ✅ GERF® Waterproof Cryogenic Coverall — full-body suit with covered-flap zipper closure and adjustable velcro wrist cuffs
• ✅ GERF® Cryogenic Scuba Hood — closed helmet-style design for full head, face, and neck coverage with polycarbonate visor
• ✅ Cryogenic Safety Goggles — worn inside the scuba hood for dual-layer eye protection when combined with the polycarbonate visor
• ✅ Carry & Storage Bag — dedicated bag sized to store the complete suit kit, keeping all components together and protected when not in use

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⚙️ Material & Construction

• Same multi-layer anti-cryogenic composite technology as the GERF® Double-Sided Waterproof Cryogenic Apron, independently certified by AITEX (Notified Body No. 0161) at EN 511 Contact Cold Level 4 — Maximum
• Waterproof outer layer — engineered to resist cryogenic liquid splash penetration
• Covered-flap zipper closure — the zipper is fully shielded by a protective flap, eliminating any gap where cryogenic liquid could contact the closure or penetrate the suit
• Adjustable velcro wrist cuffs — seal the coverall sleeves tightly around the wrist, closing any possibility of cryogenic liquid entry at the wrist interface
• High-visibility reflective strips — strategically placed on shoulders and ankles for worker identification and visual control during cryogenic discharge operations
• Breathable inner lining — moisture management for long-duration wear
• Lightweight and highly flexible — unrestricted range of motion
• Easy-clean outer shell and removable liner
• Does not harden or degrade at cryogenic temperatures
• Operating range: -170°C to -196°C (-274°F to -320°F)

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🔆 High-Visibility Reflective Strips — Safety & Visual Control

In cryogenic discharge operations — tanker unloading, Dewar filling, LNG refueling — worker visibility and identification are critical safety factors. The GERF® suit incorporates high-visibility reflective strips on the shoulders and ankles that serve multiple operational functions:

• 🔆 Worker identification — allows supervisors and team members to instantly locate and identify the operator in low-light or high-vapor environments typical of cryogenic discharge areas
• 👁️ Visual control — enables real-time monitoring of the operator’s position and movements during high-risk discharge procedures, supporting coordinated team safety protocols
• 🚨 Emergency response — in the event of a cryogenic splash incident, reflective strips allow rapid visual location of the affected worker for immediate intervention
• 🌙 Low-light and night operations — reflective material remains effective in reduced-light industrial environments, outdoor LNG stations, and night-shift operations
• 💨 High-vapor conditions — during liquid nitrogen or LOX discharge, cryogenic vapor clouds can reduce visibility; reflective strips maintain operator traceability even in these conditions

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🛡️ Multi-Layer Protection System

The GERF® Suit is engineered as a layered protection system — each component reinforces the next to deliver superior coverage across the body’s most critical zones:

• 🧠 Head — Double Protection: The cryogenic scuba hood provides full head, face, and neck coverage in a single closed-helmet design. When the safety goggles are worn inside, they add a second independent layer — creating two layers of head and face protection against splashes and cold air.
• 🫁 Chest & Vital Organs — Triple Protection: The coverall extends upward to protect the lower chest. The scuba hood drapes over the upper chest and shoulders as a second layer. The polycarbonate visor of the hood adds a third frontal barrier — resulting in 3 combined layers of protection for the chest and principal organs, the body’s most critical zone.
• 👁️ Eyes — Dual Protection: The included cryogenic safety goggles provide a direct seal around the eyes. When worn inside the scuba hood, the polycarbonate visor acts as an outer deflection layer — creating a double barrier for the eyes against splashes and impact.
• 🧕 Wrists — Sealed Entry Points: Adjustable velcro cuffs close the sleeve-to-glove interface, blocking any residual path for liquid ingress at the wrist.

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🌡️ Thermal & Splash Protection

• Protection against cryogenic liquid splashes at temperatures from -170°C to -196°C
• Shields against liquid nitrogen (LN₂), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid argon (LAR), LCO₂, and LNG splashes
• Thermal insulation against convective cold and cold gas exposure
• Maintains flexibility and structural integrity at extreme temperatures

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✅ Why GERF® Waterproof Cryo Suit?

• 🏅 Same technology as AITEX-certified GERF® Apron — EN 511 Contact Cold Level 4 (Maximum), independently certified by Notified Body No. 0161
• 🥼 Scuba-style closed hood — integrated face and head protection, no gaps, no separate face shield needed
• 👁️ Double-layer eye protection — polycarbonate visor + safety goggles worn inside the hood
• 🔆 High-visibility reflective strips — worker identification and visual control during cryogenic discharge operations
• 🚧 No sponge effect — waterproof polyamide outer shell repels cryogenic liquid splashes without absorbing them
• 🚧 No liquid traps — designed without deep pockets or folds where cryogenic liquid could pool
• 🚧 No exposed metal zippers — the zipper is fully covered by a protective flap, eliminating metal-to-skin contact risk
• 🔒 Sealed wrist entry points — adjustable velcro cuffs block liquid ingress at the sleeve-to-glove interface
• ❄️ Stays flexible at -196°C — composite materials do not harden or become brittle at cryogenic temperatures
• 💼 All-in-one carry bag — complete kit stored and transported in a single dedicated bag

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📊 Protection Coverage

Body Zone	GERF® Component	Protection Layers
Head, Face & Neck	Cryogenic Scuba Hood (closed design)	Double layer (hood + goggles inside)
Eyes	Safety Goggles + Polycarbonate Visor	Dual barrier
Chest & Vital Organs	Coverall + Hood drape + Visor	Triple layer
Wrists	Adjustable velcro cuffs	Sealed entry point
Hands & Feet	—	Add GERF® Gloves & Boots separately

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🏭 Recommended Applications

• Liquid nitrogen (LN₂) handling and dispensing
• Cryogenic tanker unloading — LOX, LIN, LAR, LCO₂, LNG
• Ultra-low temperature freezer operations
• Cryogenic Dewar filling, transport, and maintenance
• LNG facility operations and refueling stations
• Dry ice handling and cold storage environments
• Cryogenic pipeline defrosting and maintenance
• Oil & gas, mining, petrochemical, and industrial gas sectors

⚠️ Limitations / Out of Scope

• Not suitable for immersion or prolonged submersion in cryogenic liquids
• Hands and feet not covered — add GERF® certified gloves and boots for complete protection

✅ Compliance & Standards

Built with the same waterproof multi-layer technology as the GERF® Cryogenic Apron, certified by AITEX — Research & Innovation Center (Notified Body No. 0161) under EU Regulation 2016/425 (PPE Category II), Certificate No. 26/10243/00/0161/B:

• 🛡️ EN ISO 13688:2013+A1:2021 — Protective clothing — General Requirements
• 🔧 EN 388:2016+A1:2018 — Protection against mechanical risks
• 🧊 EN 511:2006 — Contact Cold Level 4 (Maximum) — PASS at -50°C bend test — highest achievable cold contact protection level

⚠️ Caution: Not intended for full immersion in liquid nitrogen or other cryogenic liquids.

📦 B2B bulk orders available. Contact us for volume pricing, custom sizing, and compliance documentation.