GERF® Double Waterproof Cryogenic Protection Gaiters

🧊 GERF® DOUBLE WATERPROOF CRYOGENIC PROTECTION GAITERS
Multi-Layer Lower Leg & Foot Protection Against Cryogenic Liquid Splashes | CE CAT II · AITEX EU Type Certified

❄️ EN 511:2006 CONTACT COLD RESISTANCE — LEVEL 4 (MAXIMUM)
The highest achievable rating under EN 511 for contact cold protection — independently certified by AITEX Notified Body No. 0161.

🏅 EU Type Certification

Notified Body	AITEX — Research & Innovation Center (Body No. 0161)
Regulation	EU 2016/425 — Personal Protective Equipment
PPE Category	Category II
Conformity Report	No. 2026US0092

📊 Certified Performance Results

EN 388:2016+A1:2018 — Mechanical Risk Protection (Ref. 2026US0092-S03.4)

Test	Standard	Level
Abrasion resistance	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.1	Level 1
Blade cut resistance	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.2	Level 2
Tear resistance	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.4	Level 1
Puncture resistance	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.5	Level 2
Cut resistance (sharp objects)	EN ISO 13997:1999	Level C

EN 511:2006 — Cold Protection (Ref. 2026US0092-S03.4)

Test	Standard	Result
Abrasion resistance (pre-treatment)	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.1	Level 1
Tear resistance (pre-treatment)	EN 388:2016+A1:2018 Pt. 6.4	Level 1
Resistance to damage by flexing	EN ISO 7854:1997 Mét. A	PASS
Low temperature bend test (-50°C)	ISO 4675:2017	PASS
⭐ Thermal resistance — contact cold	ISO 5085-1:1989	🔵 LEVEL 4 — MAXIMUM

✅ Certified Standards

• 🛡️ EN ISO 13688:2013+A1:2021 — Protective clothing — General Requirements
• 🔧 EN 388:2016+A1:2018 — Protection against mechanical risks
• ❄️ EN 511:2006 — Protection against cold — Contact cold Level 4 (maximum) · PASS at -50°C bend test
• 🛡️ ISO 21420 — General requirements for protective equipment

🔬 Technical Overview

The GERF® Double Waterproof Cryogenic Gaiters are engineered for industrial and laboratory professionals handling cryogenic liquids. They provide certified lower-leg and foot protection against cryogenic liquid splashes at temperatures down to -196°C (-320°F) — including LN₂, LOX, LAr, and LNG.

⚙️ Construction & Materials

• Multi-layer insulation system — thermal protection, flexibility, and dexterity for high-risk cryogenic operations
• 100% waterproof seamless inner lining — prevents cryogenic fluid permeation from splashes and incidental contact
• High-performance moisture-wicking thermal inner lining for sustained comfort during extended tasks
• High-tenacity reinforced stitching for structural integrity under mechanical and thermal stress
• Adjustable Velcro closure for anthropometric fit adaptability
• Certified flexible at -50°C — PASS on ISO 4675:2017 low temperature bend test

✅ Why GERF® for Cryogenic Risk?

• ⭐ EN 511 Contact Cold Level 4 — Maximum rating — independently certified by AITEX, the highest achievable level for contact cold protection under European standards
• 🚧 No sponge effect — waterproof outer shell repels cryogenic liquid splashes instead of absorbing them against your legs
• 🚧 No liquid traps — designed without folds or pockets where cryogenic liquid could pool and cause freeze burns
• ❄️ Certified flexible at -50°C — PASS on ISO 4675:2017; materials maintain full flexibility without becoming brittle
• 💧 Proven splash protection — engineered specifically against LN₂, LOX, LAR, LCO₂, and LNG splashes

⚠️ Limitations / Out of Scope

• Not suitable for immersion or prolonged submersion in cryogenic liquids
• Not designed for pressurized cryogenic gas or vapor exposure
• Not a substitute for a full cryogenic suit in high-volume spill environments

🏭 Recommended Applications

• Cryogenic gas supply and distribution
• Cryogenic system servicing and maintenance
• LNG refueling stations, facility operations, and transportation logistics
• Dispensing and transferring cryogenic liquids (LN₂, LOX, LAR, LCO₂, LNG)
• Mining, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial gas sectors

🔗 Recommended PPE System Integration

Body Zone	GERF® Product
Hands	GERF® Cryogenic Gloves
Torso (upper)	GERF® Cryogenic Vest
Torso (lower / abdomen)	GERF® Cryogenic Apron
Legs / Feet	✅ GERF® Cryogenic Gaiters

⚠️ 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.