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2. Immersion suit - Wikipedia

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   An immersion suit, also known as a survival suit, is a type of waterproof dry suit intended to protect the wearer from hypothermia if immersed in cold water or otherwise exposed after abandoning a vessel, especially in the open ocean. Immersion suits usually have integral footwear, and a hood, and either built-in gloves or watertight wrist seals.

3. Dry suit - Wikipedia

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   The dry suit is a form of exposure suit, a garment worn to protect the user from adverse environmental conditions.The two most common purposes are to insulate the wearer against excessive heat loss, and to isolate the wearer from direct contact with a liquid environment during immersion or repeated multi-directional contact with bulk liquids or spray.

4. Wetsuit - Wikipedia

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   A long john, johnny, johnny suit, or farmer john/jane (depending on the gender the suit is designed for) covers the torso and legs only; it resembles a bib overall, hence the nickname. A full suit or steamer [40] covers the torso and the full length of the arms and legs. Some versions come with sleeves the length of a standard t-shirt and known ...

5. Buckskins - Wikipedia

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   They also served as a form of camouflage when hunting, by breaking up the outline of the wearer and allowing them to blend in with their background. [2] Buckskins derive from deerskin clothing worn by Native Americans. They were popular with mountain men and other frontiersmen for their warmth and durability.

6. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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   The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul-weather gear.

7. Former NY Rep. Carolyn Maloney honored for 9/11 work at ...

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   Former Manhattan Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney was honored for her tireless work on behalf of 9/11 responders at the US Capitol Wednesday — with a new portrait depicting the 78-year-old ...