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Clothing

All participants of Polarstern expeditions will be equipped by AWI with polar clothing. You may chose one of the equipment lists depending on the field of workfrom the list. Individual clothing with other items is not envisaged.

How to get your polar clothing:

Chose one of Download the clothing lists available list which can be found in the Expedition Interface System , fill - EIS. Fill in your sizes and load it up in EIS. Your list is going to requirements, upload it in EIS and then your list will be checked, signed and handed over to the
clothing storehouse.

Afterwards make an appointment with the colleagues in the storehouse for fitting the clothing. The last possible time for fitting is to be found in the scheduleEIS.

Fitting the clothing in the storehouse is strongly advised resommended because some of the polar clothing has an unusual cutting style and may fit badly if not tried on but only ordered by list.

You should plan about 1 hour for fitting. The kit bags with your clothing will be brought onboard for you.

PIease contact one of the contact persons if you have special demands on clothing.

Contacts

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Note
titleImportant

Due to Polar Code Regulations AWI is obliged to supply all polar expedition participants with (at least) the following items:

  • Duffle bag,
  • Tempex polar overall (lined),
  • gloves (thermal),
  • cap (wool),
  • socks,
  • boots (insulated, lined),
  • sun blocker and
  • ski goggles.

Contact persons in the AWI Department of Logistics & Research Platforms:

Dr. Eberhard Kohlberg
Dirk Mengedoht

Contact persons in the clothing storehouse:

Maik Johanns
Mathias Meyer

Head of clothing storehouse
Tel.: +49-471-926898-323
Fax: +49-471-926898-332

 E-Mail: DGAWI@EEW.DE  

Address and location sketch:

Elbe-Weser-Werkstätten
Heinrich-Brauns-Straße 8
27578 Bremerhaven

Location

or:

Bremerhavenbus: 501 (Schnellbus), 502, 503 und 508
Stop: "Hans-Böckler-Str./Bad 1"

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00–16:00

  • Wednesday: 8:00–15:30

  • Friday: 8:00–13:00

    • Lunch break: daily 12:00–12:30


    You will find the clothing items shown below in the clothing listslist. The lists are list is based on many years of experience and cover and covers a wide range of requirements. You are welcome to contact us if your work has special demands on clothing or you are uncertain about the selection.

    On this page you may view the available items of clothing before you decide on one of the lists and before making an appointment for fitting.

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     It There is no standard list because of varying weather conditions and different fields of work. It is advised to wear well-fitting clothes after onion skin principle. It is crucial to try all pieces of clothing in the storehouse and ask for well-fitting sizes.


    Warning
    titleAttention

    An Bord gibt es Sicherheitshelme, Arbeitssicherheitswesten und die für Helikopterflüge über dem Wasser vorgeschriebenen Heli-Überlebensanzüge.

    Wenn Sie Schlauchboot fahren oder am / im Wasser arbeiten, dann benötigen Sie unbedingt einen Trockenanzug aus dem Bekleidungslager. Dazu gehören zwingend extra Thermostiefeleinlagen und warme Socken. Fragen Sie danach.

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    Wasserfeste Jacke und Hose; leicht gefüttert
    Geeignet für alle nassen und dreckigen Arbeiten an
    Deck als Außenhülle oder einfach so in wärmeren Regionen.
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    Warmer Wollpullover; hoher Kragen mit Reißverschluß
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    Unterwäsche; lang, warm
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    Fleecehose; warm und winddicht
    Zum darunterziehen
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    Fleecejacke; warm und winddicht
    Zum darüber- oder darunterziehen.
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    Daunenweste
    Zum darüber- oder darunterziehen.
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    Stiefel; gefüttert und mit Stahlkappe (Salzgitterstiefel)
    Standardstiefel für fast alle kalten Wetterlagen. Bitte
    unbedingt mind. eine Nummer größer auswählen, da
    dicke Socken und ggf. Überlebensanzugsocken mit
    hineinpassen müssen!
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    Arbeitsanzug; bei kaltem und windigem Wetter. (Tempex)
    Standard bei verschiedensten Arbeiten in Wind und Kälte.
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    Stiefel; gefüttert, Halbschuhbereich wasserdicht
    Wenn es sehr kalt wird und längere Aufenthalte auf
    dem Eis anstehen.
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    Parka; warme, gefütterte Winterjacke.

    Safety helmets, safety vests and survival suits demanded for helicopter flights over water are present onboard.

    If you are using the dinghy or work close to or in the water you definitely need a dry suit from the clothing storehouse. Mandatory with the dry suit are warm socks and thermo insoles. Ask for them!



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    Water proof trousers and jacket with light padding;
    Usable for wet and dirty works on deck or simply for regions not too cold.



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    Warm woolen pullover; high collar with zipper



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    Underclothes; long, warm



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    Fleece trousers; warm and windproof, for wearing underneath



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    Fleece jacket; warm and windproof, for wearing underneath



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    Down vest for wearing above or underneath



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    Boots; padded with steel caps (so called Salzgitter boots)
    Standard boots for nearly all weather conditions. You should order them at least one size bigger than normal because of wearing thick socks or socks of the survival suits with them.



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    Working suit for cold and windy weather (so called Tempex); Standard clothing for a wide range of applications.



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    Boots; padded and waterproofed in the lower part. Used in case it gets really cold and for longer works on the ice.



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    Parka; warm and padded winter jacket.









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    Woolen cap



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    Winter cap; warm,  padded, with ear protection



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    Gloves (from upper left to lower right):
    - thin gloves for wearing underneath or for having more freedom of movement
    - warm gloves, padded, used for skidoo rides etc.
    - thin leather gloves
    - padded working gloves
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    Rubber boots; padded with steel caps, used for wet works on deck.



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    Working gloves; waterproof, lightly padded, used for cold and wet works on deck or on the ice.



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    Woolen socks


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    Balaclava; for protection of the face in case of strong wind and coldness.



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    Ski googles for protection of the eyes against sun light and drifting snow.



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    Dry suit; isolated with several hours thermal isolation in cold water. Used for works close to or in the water, during dinghy cruises, works in melting pools or on the ice edge etc..

    Attention: The boots are not padded! You need to wear a thermal insole and warm socks with them.



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    Thermal insoles for the dry suit.
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    Wollmütze
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    Wintermütze; warm,  gefüttert, mit Ohrenschutz
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    Handschuhe (von links oben nach rechts unten):
    -dünn zum unterziehen oder wenn Fingerspitzengefühl gefragt ist
    -warm, gefüttert, z.B. für längere Skidoofahrten
    -dünner Lederhandschuh 
    -gefütterter Arbeitshandschuh
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    Gummistiefel mit Futter und Stahlkappe
    Für nasse Arbeiten an Deck.
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    Arbeitshandschuhe; wasserdicht, leicht gefüttert
    Speziell für nasskalte Arbeiten an Deck oder auf dem Eis.
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    Wollsocken
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    Sturmhaube; mit Augenschlitz
    Bei starkem Wind und Kälte zum Schutz des Gesichtes.
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    Skibrille
    Schützt die Augen bei Sonne und Wind/Schneedrift.
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    Trockenanzug; isoliert mit mehreren Stunden
    Wärmeschutz in kaltem Wasser.
    Bei Arbeiten am oder im Wasser, bei Schlauchboot-
    fahrten, in Schmelztümpeln, an Eiskanten, etc.
    Achtung: Die Gummistiefel sind nicht gefüttert. Unbedingt
    die Thermoeinlage mitgeben lassen und warme Socken tragen.
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    Thermoeinlagen für den Trockenanzug
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