
S5 Heavy Duty Safety Waders: The mobile fortress 🏰 made in Europe
Operating in a hostile environment requires total protection .
In a sewer, on a construction site flooded with hydrocarbons, or amidst submerged scrap metal, a simple tear or foot crush can have serious consequences. This model is our most durable wader . Constructed from Plavitex Heavy Duty® fabric (the thickest in the range) and equipped with S5-rated safety boots, it's the ultimate PPE . It's designed for professionals who demand an impenetrable barrier against water, impacts, punctures, and abrasion.
✅ Why do pros choose the "Heavy Duty" S5?
This isn't rain gear, it's a shield. Here's what this technical specification means in practice:
➡️ S5-SRC Standard: Maximum foot safety 🛡️
- Feature: Injected PVC nitrile boots with steel toecap (200J) and steel anti-perforation sole.
- This allows you to move forward blindly in murky water. A cinder block falls on your foot? You step on a rusty nail? Your feet remain unharmed. Furthermore, the sole is resistant to oils and hydrocarbons, preventing the material from disintegrating in industrial environments.
➡️ Plavitex Heavy Duty® fabric (680 g/m²) 💪🏼
- Feature: Technical PVC fabric on an ultra-thick polyester backing with reinforced coating.
- This allows you to rub against concrete walls, wire mesh, or dense brambles without tearing your waders. It's a flexible "shell" designed to withstand mechanical stress where standard waders would immediately tear.
➡️ Reinforced knees and absolute waterproofing 🧱
- Feature: Double thickness welded at the knees and assembly by triple high-frequency welding at the boots.
- This allows you to work on your knees on rough surfaces without premature wear. The triple weld ensures that no water will penetrate, even under the pressure of immersion or the strain of movement.
⚙️ Detailed technical specifications
- Manufactured in the European Union 🇪🇺 (Strict PPE control).
- Standards: EN ISO 20345 S5 SRC (Boot) + EN 343 (Clothing).
- Material: Plavitex Heavy Duty® (680 g/m²) – Ultra-resistant.
- Safety: Steel toe cap + Steel midsole.
- Specific feature: Reinforced knees for durability.
- Comfort: Adjustable elastic straps and chest drawstring.
- Colour: Dark Olive (Standard Pro).
- Hygiene: Boot lining certified OEKO-TEX®.
👁️ Pro Tip: Maintenance & Safety
For an interdisciplinary project (EPI) in this class, rigor is essential:
- Decontamination 🚿: If you work with hydrocarbons, cement, or chemicals, immediate rinsing after use is vital. These products can harden PVC over time if they are not cleaned.
- Drying 💨: Heavy Duty fabric is thick and heavy. It must be hung and opened to dry to prevent internal mold growth.
- Careful storage 🧱: Avoid leaving them in direct sunlight (UV), do not fold them. Store them hanging.
💡 Tip : Use our wall-mounted rack for optimal drying and storage.
- S5 Check ⚠️: Regularly check the condition of the boots. If the toecap has sustained a violent impact (visible or not deformed), 100% protection is no longer guaranteed.
🤝🏼 Replacement commitment: If your boots suffer structural damage while protecting you, contact us for a replacement offer.
💡 Complete your equipment: Insulation and Storage
Security is there, optimize comfort and logistics:
- ❄️ Beware of the cold: The steel hull acts as a thermal bridge (it conducts cold). In winter or in cold water, it is essential to add our special wader thermal booties to insulate your toes from the icy metal.
- 🧱 Robust Storage: These waders are heavy (Heavy Duty + Steel). Do not hang them by the suspenders (which will stretch). Use our wall bracket to hang them by the boots, upside down. This is the only suitable method for this weight.
ℹ️ Size Guide
- How to choose? Check out our size guide.
👉🏼 Don't play with your safety. Upgrade to Heavy Duty 👈🏼