FRC Suits, and X6 Suit / Jacket / Trousers
Specifically designed for operators of Fast Rescue Craft (FRC), Lifeboats, RIBs etc., to give extra buoyancy and thermal protection and to diminish snagging hazards in extreme conditions.
FRC2 Suit:
This suit has a lower collar in order to avoid interference when wearing a safety helmet and to guarantee excellent 180° visibility for the operators.
- High abrasion resistance reinforcement panels added to front and back legs + seat area
- Extra foam boosters on the chest to give optimum buoyancy protection and wind chill resistance
- Extended hood to fit over safety helmets. Low collar to avoid interference with safety helmet.
- SOLAS approved retro-reflective tape on hood, upper arms and wrists
- Lifejacket attachment loops to front chest and back neck
- Fully waterproof outer fabric + taped seams
- Anti-flushing straps at wrists, thighs and ankles
- Zip closure with chin protection under double flap wih touch and close fastening
- 2 patched pockets with flap
- 1 sleeve pocket + marine grade whistle
- Adjustable belt in the waist
- Marine grade whistle
- Buoyancy 104N
- Sizes S - XXXL
- Certified to EC Directive 89/686/EEC and EN 343 : 2003 / Class 3-1
- OPTIONAL: Neoprene wrist and ankle seals to offer semi-dry suit protection and prevent water ingress when operating open exposed craft
FRC3 Suit:
This has the same features as the FRC2 Suit, but with the addition of an integrated 275N lifejacket (EN 399) and heavy duty high abrasion resistant reinforcement fabric to front chest and lifejacket cover to protect the lifejacket from being damaged.
X6 Suit:
- High abrasion resistance reinforcement panels added to knees and seat area
- Extra foam boosters on the chest to give optimum buoyancy protection and wind chill resistance
- High collar + extra protective chin strap with touch and close fastening. High-Visibility yellow adjustable insulated peaked hood, with built-in chin and face protection stowed in collar
- ID pocket on left sleeve and extra pocket on right arm for strobe light
- SOLAS approved retro-reflective tape on hood, upper arms and wrists
- No chest pockets in order to minimize snagging hazards
- Fully waterproof outer fabric + taped seams
- Anti-flushing straps to arms and legs with easy grip pull tabs + retro-reflective tape.
- Collar with flap with touch and close fastening
- Peaked hood foldaway in collar
- Zip closure under double flap with touch and close fastening
- 2 set-in handwarmer pockets with T&C fastening
- Fireflypocket
- 1 sleeve pocket with ID pocket & whistle
- 2 loops for light
- 1 Napoleon pocket under storm flap
- Reinforcement panels added to knees and seat area
- Zip closure + gusset at leg for ease of donning over boots
- Adjustable belt in the waist
- Retro-reflective tape on hood, upper arms, wrists and ankles.
- Inner adjustable neoprene wrist seals
- Marine grade whistle
- Buoyancy 91N
- Sizes S - XXXL
- Certified to EC Directive 89/686/EEC and EN 343 : 2003 / Class 3-1
X6 Jacket:
The X6 jacket is ideal for use in the same areas as the
one piece suit but with the added flexibility and comfort
afforded by separate jacket and trousers. (This jacket must
be combined with the X6 Trousers for wear as a two-piece
suit to conform to the approval).
Additional features to X6 suit:
- Additional reinforcement panels added to seat area
- Crutch strap for wearer’s safety
- Sizes M - XXXL
X6 Trousers:
With adjustable elasticated shoulder braces.
Sizes S - XXXL
All items are available to order - please allow 7-10 working days for despatch
When ordering online, please specify the required size(s) in the "Additional Information" field at the Checkout.