survival suit

Emergency flotation gear

A survival suit is a protective garment designed to keep a person alive in extreme conditions, especially cold water.

Most commonly refers to the insulated, buoyant suits worn by sailors, fishermen, and offshore workers that prevent hypothermia if they end up in the sea: The crew grabbed their survival suits when the vessel began taking on water.

Also called immersion suits or exposure suits.

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body bag · exposure · nothing

thermal properties

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Not any thing

swim trunks · bikini · board shorts · cooling vest · swimwear

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Garment for the pool

bathing suit · resort wear · diving suit

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