One Suit for All Seasons: How the Arctic 10+ Delivers Versatile Performance Across Cold-Water Emergencies

A common misconception is that a suit built for extreme polar conditions must be too warm or bulky for use in more moderate cold waters. The reality is that the White Glacier Arctic 10+ is a true multi-environment abandonment suit — offering exceptional performance whether the emergency occurs in the High Arctic, Antarctic, North Sea, Grand Banks, or Baltic Sea.

Engineered for the harshest polar abandonment scenarios.

Designed as an Abandonment Suit — Engineered for Real-World Versatility

The Arctic 10+ is optimized for emergency use across a wide spectrum of cold-water environments (0°C to 15°C+ water temperatures). Its intelligent design allows it to adapt effectively to different abandonment scenarios without compromising core protection.

Key Versatility Features:

• Advanced Temperature Regulation — The removable arm system lets the wearer pull arms inside for maximum warmth during passive survival phases or extend them for dexterity when needed (signaling, operating equipment, or self-rescue).

• Splash Tent / Personal Habitat — This patented feature can be fully deployed for severe conditions or partially vented to manage heat buildup during less extreme cold-water emergencies.

• High CLO Passive Insulation (4.87) — Delivers superior thermal protection in polar extremes while remaining manageable in moderately cold waters (North Sea, Newfoundland, etc.), avoiding the overheating risk associated with overly thick suits in milder conditions.

• Wet Donning Tolerance & Buoyancy — Maintains performance even after significant water ingress and provides excellent buoyancy for extended time in the water.

Equally effective in everyday cold-water operations such as the North Sea and Grand Banks.

Proven Across Different Emergency Scenarios

• Extreme Polar Operations (Arctic/Antarctic): Full habitat mode, splash tent, and high insulation support multi-day survival in sub-zero air and ice conditions.

• North Sea & Atlantic Offshore: Excellent performance in 4–12°C waters where prolonged exposure is still a major risk due to rough seas and delayed rescue.

• Newfoundland Grand Banks & Bering Sea Fisheries: Ideal for harsh but non-polar cold waters where water ingress and wind chill remain dangerous threats.

• Baltic and Higher-Latitude Routes: Balanced protection that performs reliably without being excessively warm during shorter but still risky abandonment events.

Removable arms and splash tent allow intelligent temperature regulation across different environments.

Practical Benefits for Fleet Operators

Using the Arctic 10+ across different operational areas allows fleets to:

• Standardize on one high-performance abandonment suit

• Simplify training and inventory management

• Reduce the risk of having the wrong suit for a given emergency

• Maintain confidence that the suit will perform whether the incident occurs in the High Arctic or the North Sea

The Arctic 10+ does not replace working clothing for day-to-day operations. It is a dedicated abandonment / immersion suit engineered to give crews the best possible chance of survival no matter where the emergency occurs.

One high-performance abandonment suit for all cold-water risk profiles.

The Bottom Line

True versatility in survival gear means one suit that adapts to the emergency — whether that emergency happens in the harshest polar ice or in colder but non-polar waters. The Arctic 10+ achieves this balance through smart design and superior passive insulation, making it a practical, year-round choice for operators with mixed or variable routing.

Ready to equip your fleet with one suit that performs across all your cold-water risk profiles? Contact Diego Jacobson, CEO White Glacier djacobson@whiteglacier.com | +1 939-430-1264 www.whiteglacier.com

This post is for educational purposes. The Arctic 10+ is a dedicated abandonment/immersion suit. White Glacier products are certified to USCG, MED, Transport Canada, and UK MCA standards.