Immersion suit |
TPA |
Immersion suit is a protective suit which reduces the body heat loss of a person wearing it in cold water. | Thermal protective aid is a bag with low thermal conductance, reduces both the convective and evaporative heat loss from the wearer’s body |
suit made of non- flammable & waterproof material | suit made of waterproof material |
Allows swimming & climbing up the ladder | Can’t swim or climb wearing it |
Can be buoyant & used as lifejacket | It’s not buoyant |