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Live-line working woollen/stainless steel fibre suit with socks and a single glove

Live-line working woollen/stainless steel fibre suit with socks and a single glove

1982-1996

Suit with socks and gloves attached, made from stainless steel wire and wool used for high voltage electrical live-line working, developed by the Central Electricity Generating Board in conjunction with International Wool Secretariat and a Belgian weaver. Made of 75% natural wool fibre and 25% stainless steel fibres.

Live-line conducting suit in wool

circa 1980

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