GERF® Certified Safety Gloves

GERF® Waterproof Cryogenic Vest & Shoulder Protector

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🧊 GERF® WATERPROOF CRYOGENIC VEST & SHOULDER PROTECTOR
Multi-Layer Upper Body 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® Waterproof Cryogenic Vest & Shoulder Protector is designed for high-risk cryogenic environments, providing certified upper-body protection against cryogenic liquid splashes at temperatures down to -196°C (-320°F) — including liquid nitrogen (LN₂), liquid oxygen (LOX), and liquid argon (LAr).

⚙️ Construction & Materials

Multi-layer insulation system with double-sided waterproof barrier
Cryogenic-grade waterproof leather shoulder reinforcement — engineered to resist friction and thermal shock from direct contact with cryogenic hoses and thermoses
Highly durable blue king outer shell — resistant to abrasion and cryogenic fluid permeation
High-tenacity nylon stitching with double-stitched seam reinforcement
Certified flexible at -50°C — PASS on ISO 4675:2017 low temperature bend test

🛡️ Ergonomics & Fit

Adjustable Velcro closure with 3-position chest extension for anthropometric adaptability
Lightweight construction for extended wear without compromising range of motion
Available sizes: S · M · L · XL · XXL

✅ 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 — double-sided waterproof outer shell repels cryogenic liquid splashes instead of absorbing them against your body
🚧 No liquid traps — designed without deep pockets or folds where cryogenic liquid could pool and cause freeze burns
🛡️ Reinforced shoulder zone — cryogenic-grade leather withstands direct contact with cryogenic hoses and thermoses, the highest-risk contact point during transfers
❄️ 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

Does NOT cover arms, hands, or lower body — complement with GERF® gloves, apron, and gaiters
Not designed for pressurized cryogenic gas or vapor exposure
Not suitable for immersion or prolonged submersion in cryogenic liquids
Not a substitute for a full cryogenic suit in high-volume spill environments