Bisley X taped two tone hi-vis freezer coverall

Bisley built this coverall for genuinely cold work. It is a freezer coverall, so the whole garment is engineered around keeping heat in while you stay visible. It carries 687gsm of multi layer insulating power, and a big chunk of that warmth comes from 360gsm of Sorona Aura insulation, which is the layer doing the heavy lifting when you step into a chiller or onto a frosty pre dawn site.

The hi vis side is handled by a two tone body with reflective taping in an H pattern, an X across the back, and hoop taping down the lower leg, so you get the warmth of a heavy insulated garment with the conspicuity you need on a busy floor. Standards and ratings are not listed on this pack, so confirm any specific hi vis or cold weather rating on the product page or datasheet before you commit to it for a controlled site.

The seams are seam sealed and the garment carries a waterproof rating of up to 10,000mm H2O, which matters if your cold environment is also wet. You can check the current Bisley freezer coverall listing on Done Right Safety for sizing and colour options.

Choosing the right warmth for the job

Start with the temperature you actually work in. This coverall is built for cold, with 687gsm of multi layer insulation and a 360gsm Sorona Aura layer, so it suits freezer rooms, chillers and outdoor cold work rather than mild conditions. If your day swings between a warm dock and a freezer, the long side leg vents help you dump some heat without taking the whole garment off. Because no hi vis or cold weather standard is listed here, check the product page or datasheet if your site mandates a specific rating.

Fit, layering and getting it on

A freezer coverall is meant to go over your normal work clothes, so size it with that base layer in mind rather than ordering it snug. The ribbed cuffs seal warmth in at the wrists, and the storm flap with touch tape plus the zip keeps draughts out at the front. Use the side leg vents and press snaps to get in and out over boots, and make sure the storm flap sits flat so the reflective taping stays clear and the front stays sealed.

Care and inspection

Keep the reflective H pattern, X back and hoop taping clean so it stays bright under lights and headlamps. Check the seam sealing and the waterproof shell after rough handling, since the up to 10,000mm H2O rating only does its job while the seams and PU coated knee panels are intact. Follow the care guidance on the listing or garment label so the Sorona Aura wadding keeps its loft and warmth over time.

These are all classed as the same type of product, hi vis coveralls, but they are built for very different conditions, so treat them as same type alternatives that solve different problems rather than identical swaps. The Bisley here is the warm, insulated freezer option; the others lean towards flame resistance or lightweight breathability.

The decision really comes down to the hazard. If the cold is your problem, the Bisley freezer coverall is the obvious pick, because none of the others lists insulation and the Bisley carries 687gsm of it plus a seam sealed waterproof shell. If heat or flame is your problem, look at the Bisley Apex with its vented FR ripstop or the DNC Patron Saint, which lists ISO 11612:2008 and an arc thermal value the freezer coverall does not.

For warm weather day work where you just want certified hi vis coverage and breathability, the Hard Yakka lightweight cotton drill is the lighter call, and it lists AS/NZS hi vis and UV standards. Wearing the heavily insulated Bisley in those conditions would cook you, so match the garment to the temperature first.

For genuine cold work, this Bisley reads like a serious bit of kit. The numbers that matter are on the listing: 687gsm of multi layer insulation, a 360gsm Sorona Aura layer, seam sealed construction and a waterproof rating up to 10,000mm H2O. Add the H pattern, X back and hoop taping and you have a coverall meant to keep you both warm and seen, which is the exact combination cold store and frosty site work asks for.

The practical details back that up. Ribbed cuffs, a storm flap with touch tape and zip, double layer PU coated knees at 220gsm and long side leg vents all point to a garment designed for real movement in and out of the cold rather than a token warm layer. The partially plant based Sorona Aura insulation is a useful extra if sustainability is on your checklist.

What you should verify before buying: this pack lists no hi vis or cold weather standard, so if your site mandates a specific rating, confirm it on the Done Right Safety product page or datasheet. Check the size range and colours there too, and allow room for the base layers you will wear underneath a freezer coverall.