Insulated clothing is an essential part of safety for anyone that will be working in sub-zero temperatures. Whether your customers will be out in the elements or stocking cold storage areas, you want to offer the best protection available. From jackets to boots, your insulated clothing list could be the difference between a prepared and unprepared worker.

There are many pieces of insulated clothing that someone must wear in order to be completely safe in the elements. Some of the essential items to consider stocking:

1. Offer a variety of outerwear insulated clothing, including jackets and bibs.

2. Consider carrying insulated footwear and warming inserts.

3. Provide insulated head protection, another key to a safe outfit.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Offer a variety of jackets and coveralls in your insulated clothing lines

Having a good insulated jacket is number one in insulated clothing. The other accessories couldn't stand on their own without a jacket. There are many different styles and levels of coverage that are important to consider. Coveralls and bibs are also good outerwear pieces to stock.

I recommend: Suppliers such as QA Supplies offer many different options in insulated jackets and coveralls. It carries a variety of brands as well. Airgas carries an extensive selection of insulated outwear, specializing in the Carhart brand.

Enhance a selection of insulated clothing by offering insulated footwear

Having protected feet in sub-zero temperatures is a must. Wearing insulated footwear can help your customers avoid frostbite and hypothermia, depending on the environment they will be in for extended periods of time. It would also be a good idea to stock thermal socks and warming packets to go with the insulated footwear.

I recommend: SuperCasuals has many options when is comes to insulated footwear. Gempler's also offers insulated footwear for men, women and children. Eagle Safety Supply is another good resource when it comes to footwear and other items of insulated clothing. It provides a nice selection and good insulated clothing information.

Provide insulated clothing for all exposed body parts

As an insulated clothing provider, it is important for you to think of all the accessories. An insulated hat can complete your customer's insulated outfit. Most of the body's heat can escape from the head, making an insulated hat something that can't be forgotten. Look into headwear that covers the ears and provides maximum protection. The material is important to consider as well.

I recommend: Grainger is a great place to find insulated clothing of all kinds. It carries several types of insulated headwear to choose from. Cabela's is another good resource for insulated headwear.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Don't forget the many other accessories that can benefit your customers while in the cold -- neck warmers and heated inserts for gloves, just to name a few. It is important to anticipate all of the insulated clothing items that your customers may be looking for.