Essentials for Floods: Clothing, Footwear and Accessories

Floods are becoming increasingly common across the UK, including Dorset – where Collins Nets is based. Floods can be disruptive for landowners and environmental agencies. We have put together a list of essentials for floods that you can purchase online at Collins Nets to help you be as prepared as possible for floods during heavy rains.

Clothing

Warm and waterproof clothing is essential when working in a flooded environment. Collins Nets sell a range of high quality clothing which can be very helpful when it floods, including drysuits and waders.

We sell Guy Cotten Chest Waders, which are very resistant to water, as well as oil and grease. They are specifically made for fishermen and people working in the fishing and marine industry, so they can definitely keep you dry if you have to walk in high water.

These Waders benefit from Guy Cotten know-how, making them comfortable, very strong and lightweight. Chest high waders in nylon fabric with extra PVC Coating.

We also sell Ocean Neoprene Chest Waders, made from high quality 5mm neoprene. This product is made in m premium neoprene quality assuring you good insulation and freedom of movement during wear. The Ocean Neoprene Chest Waders is part of Ocean Protective Clothing Brand, which specialises in high quality waterproof clothes to use in outdoor environments. This range includes Ocean Heavy Duty Gloves with Elasticated Armlet, Ocean Chest Waders with Studded Sole Boots, Ocean Waterproof / Thermal Nylon Coverall and more.

We also sell drysuits, which are popular with environment agencies and rescue services. Our drysuits can be made to order, which allows you to add pockets, reflective parts and badges. Collins Nets’ drysuits are strong enough to be used for industrial use, meaning that they will keep you warm and dry during heavy flooding!

Footwear

Shoes that will prevent water your feet from getting wet are another essential item on our list of essentials for floods. Waterproof boots like Wellingtons are an easy choice, and you can order your pair from our website. We sell a variety of Wellington-style boots to suit our customers’ needs:

• Aigle Parcours 2 ISO Neoprene Wellington Boots (Unisex). What makes this boot unique and highly effective is its tri-density rubber sole and shock-absorbing cushion, providing exceptional comfort. The boots are fitted around the ankle, which will help keep your foot in place, with great insulation overall!

• Guy Cotten GC Admin Wellingtons – available in Green or Yellow. This safety boot is made to be used in the harshest industrial environment and is resistant to oils, fats, acids and organic solvents.

Other Rescue Products

In addition to drysuits and shoe-wear to keep you warm and dry during floods, we also sell rescue products that can be used in emergency situations during periods of heavy rain.

We sell throwlines, available in different lengths, from 15m to 25m, as well as rescue belts, rescuer lifejackets, lifebuoys and palm rescues to help anyone in need.

In case of a blackout, we recommend having torches with you. At Collins Nets, we sell different types of Clulite Torches to suit our customers’ needs. Due to its powerful beam and its long duration, our most popular torch is the Long Ranger LED Pistol Light. We also sell Clulite Super Bright Cob LED Headlight (HL20), Mini Pocket Light Torch (PL2) and more.

Floods can be very dangerous, and each year they disrupt people’s lives, belongings and properties across the UK.

During floods, safety should always come first. To find out if you’re in a long term flood risk area, you can check gov.uk and in case of floods, you can also contact Floodline on 0345 988 1188. You can find out more about flooding and how to prepare on the Met Office website. Read the flood guide and check for warnings.

If you are looking to purchase any essential items for floods and have any questions, you can contact us and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.