Sleeve Protectors: Dry Forearms Without a Whole Overall On
Often it is only your forearms that get wet, reaching into a bucket or a drinker. Sleeve protectors pull on and keep exactly that spot dry.
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Kerbl Waterproof Sleeve Protectors, Set of 2 with Elastic Cuffs
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Kerbl Disposable Sleeve Protector 45 cm, Hammered, Tear-Resistant, 100 pcs
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Kerbl Sleeve Protectors, synthetic rubber, waterproof & elastic, sold in pairs
Variants from €15.52
Regular price: €17.53 Sleeve Protectors: A Small Item With a Clear Difference
There are plenty of jobs in the shed where only your forearms catch anything: reaching into the drinking bucket, wiping out the feed trough, holding a calf still. Putting on a whole overall for that is not worth it. Sleeve protectors simply pull on over your jumper, sit on an elasticated band at the wrist and upper arm, and come off again in seconds when the job is done.
Waterproof or Water-Repellent
When it really gets wet you need a sealed material. The waterproof set of two with an elasticated band is the straightforward standard answer. The version in Oxford fabric is waterproof as well but breathable with it, so your arms do not sweat during longer spells. The synthetic rubber version is elastic and close fitting, adapts well to the arm and does not slip while you work. The softshell model is water-repellent only, but comfortable to wear for jobs with the occasional splash.
Disposables for Visitors and Frequent Changes
Alongside the washable models there are disposable sleeve protectors 45 cm long in packs of 100. They make sense above all where changes are frequent: with visitors, between two shed sections, or when you come back from the calf pens into the cow shed. Because they are binned after use, they carry nothing on that you would rather not carry on. That is the same thinking behind disposable coveralls and overshoes: biosecurity as part of the daily routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do sleeve protectors stay up on their own?
Yes, they have an elasticated band at the top and the bottom. It should sit snugly without constricting. If the cuff pinches, the protector slides down and water runs in anyway.
What fits over a thick jacket?
The elastic models in synthetic rubber and the more generously cut waterproof versions. Softshell sits closer to the arm and is more suited to thin sleeves.
Can I wash them?
Rinse the textile and coated models or wash them cool and let them dry hanging up. The disposable version is expressly intended for single use only.
The Right Sleeve Protector for Your Work
Sleeve protectors are the quick answer when only your forearms are in the wet. For most jobs the waterproof set of two with an elasticated band is enough: you pull it on over your jumper and simply rinse it off afterwards. If you wear them for longer stretches, the Oxford fabric version is more comfortable, because it is waterproof and breathable at the same time. When you want a close fit and move your arms a lot, the elastic synthetic rubber version suits best, while the softshell model is water-repellent and made for work with the occasional splash. For frequent changes, for visitors or for the walk between the calf pens and the cow shed, there are disposable sleeve protectors 45 cm long in packs of 100. That way you always have a fresh pair to hand and never wait for the washable ones to dry.