LAND, SEA AND AIR: THERMAL PROTECTION AND BASELAYERS

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WE'VE PROVIDED KIT FOR MANY EXPEDITIONS TO EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE

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Meeting Global Challenges

Some of the products our clients are using around the world.

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    Fourth Element J2 Base Layer garments incorporate biostatic technology that inhibits the growth of bacteria which can cause skin infection and odour. The technology is based on silver ions embedded in the fibres of the fabric (remaining for the lifetime of the garment) which prevent the multiplication of bacteria and…

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    Available in standard, specialised and public safety configurations. A specially engineered durable Flex trilaminate material is used throughout, making the Argonaut Flex an extremely rugged suit. This fabric has already been specified for military use and features hardwearing fabrics laminated with a flexible butyl layer for the ideal balance of…

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    This is a practical and effective fire retardant solution. Featuring Kermel® yarn for protection against heat and flame, the chemical structure of the fabric makes it inherently non-flammable and thermostable. Available in a wide range of colours, configuration shown here was developed for Maritime Incident Response Group.

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Being OceanPositive whilst producing high performance equipment is at the heart of everything we do as a business.

From the garments we produce to the packaging they are in, and the projects that we support along the way, everything we do leads to ensuring a more sustainable business that considers the ocean in all that we do.

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PRODUCTS

Our product development is driven by a mission to make high performance products that have minimal impact on the environment. From bringing the first recycled dive fin to the market to using 100% natural or recycled yarns in our garments, the question is always how, not if, it’s possible to do things better.

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PACKAGING

All our products are packaged using either paper, cardboard, cassava starch based or Hydropol™; a biodegradable, non toxic and water-soluble material. By removing single-use plastic packaging we are striving to do our part to help reduce the pollution of our water ways and oceans.

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OUR PEOPLE

Our global team and network of team divers and ambassadors includes some of the best custodians the ocean has ever seen. From running coral reef restoration projects to ghost fishing net removal, they play a vital part in the conservation of our oceans.

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PRACTISES

From using solar energy to power our HQ to working with our local zero waste refilling service for office essentials, we realise it’s the little things we do everyday that make a big impact over time. We now recycle 99% of our warehouse and office waste with only 1% going to landfill.

Testimonials

``The layering system is often used to stay warm however it has also been an absolute game changer in keeping cool especially when wearing body armour in the soaring temps of Western Africa… a must for operating on multi-day patrols in hot weather environments.``

The British Army

``Fourth Element Xerotherm is absolutely fantastic, now an essential part of our PPE.``

Northern Ireland Police Services USU

``Getting the thermal protection right was critical, giving us more time in the water, and was as much a part of the success or failure of the mission as whether we had enough gas.``

Henrik Pedersen, expedition team doctor, Sibinacocha watershed expedition - wearing the Arctic Top & leggings

``Fourth Element also came along with me for the journey – ‘equipment for adventure’ doesn’t need to be just for diving. As a global expedition, we encountered every temperature zone and a variety of weathers. The Xerotherm beanie kept off polar winds while Kevlar gloves allowed me to handle towlines in zero-degree water. It was the right kit for this extraordinary job.``

Kevin Murray, Five Deeps Expedition

“Fourth Element’s fit and durability is great. I’ve spent thousands of hours underwater since I got my first set of under garments from fourth element 7 years ago, and to date have still owned just a few sets.”

Tamara May - Explorer and Cave Diver - Xunaan-Ha Expedition