A high-visibility winter jacket rated to -48 C, depending on activity level, anchors a new collection of cold-weather gear for outdoor and deep-freeze workers from Ergodyne.
The 2026/2027 Winter Product Bundle is built to block wind, keep out moisture and help workers hold on to the body heat they generate on the job, according to the St. Paul, Minn.-based company, which is owned by Klein Tools.
“Winter wear and winter gear are different,” said Claudia Weber, product manager at Ergodyne. “A down-filled puffer is great for a short ski run. But for long shifts in frigid temps, you need purpose-built gear designed to work with the demands of the job and the required PPE—plus whatever else the cold throws at you.”
Cold makes outdoor work harder and more dangerous, raising the risk of slips and falls and reducing visibility, the company said. It doesn’t take extreme temperatures to cause harm. Hypothermia can set in at cool temperatures above about 4 C when a person is chilled by rain, sweat or cold water, according to the cold stress guide from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Much of the new collection uses AmpliFIRE, Ergodyne’s own lining technology. It uses aluminum insulation to reflect and retain body heat, while a hexagonal pattern keeps the liner flexible and breathable, the company said. Ergodyne has used the technology in past winter workwear, and the new collection expands its use.
“Your body works hard to generate heat, and we respect that,” said Weber. “That’s what led us to ampliFIRE, a proprietary technology that helps you hold onto more of that warmth.”
The GloWear 8390X X-Back Hi-Vis Winter Jacket pairs the AmpliFIRE lining with 180 grams of insulation in the body and 140 grams in the sleeves. It has a wind- and water-resistant polyester shell, a fleece-lined collar, rib-knit cuffs, an elastic waist and a long tail.
The jacket meets the American National Standards Institute and International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) 107-2020 standard as a Type R, Class 3 garment. A reflective X pattern on the back is designed to make the direction a worker is moving easy to recognize, which matters more as mornings get darker and days get shorter, the company said.
The new N-Ferno 6835 Winter Hard Hat Liner brings the same heat-retaining approach to the head. Its low-profile, two-layer design fits under hard hats and safety helmets and covers the head, ears and neck. A fleece forehead panel, angled back panel and extended length are meant to close common gaps in coverage. Built-in ear pockets can hold optional warming packs in extreme cold.
Small gaps in cold-weather personal protective equipment (PPE) can undermine an otherwise solid system, the company said. Its broader winter line focuses on layering, adjustable coverage, supplemental warmth and compatibility with other PPE so workers can adapt as temperatures, tasks and exposure change through the day.
The collection includes the new headwear and outerwear alongside Ergodyne’s existing warming, visibility and cold-weather protection products.
“Winter is going to do its worst either way,” said Weber. “Might as well make it work for you.”
