The sock trick sounds clever, but honestly, I'd be cautious about relying too much on DIY clothing hacks when dealing with insulation. Years ago, I tried something similar—wrapped plastic grocery bags around my ankles to keep fiberglass out of my socks. Seemed genius until I slipped on the attic ladder and nearly broke my neck. After that, I invested in a cheap disposable coverall suit. Not as creative, sure, but safer and less itchy overall. Sometimes the boring solution is worth it...
Disposable suits are definitely the safer route, learned that the hard way myself. One thing I've wondered though, has anyone tried those reusable painter's coveralls instead of disposable ones? I know they're pricier upfront, but if you're dealing with insulation regularly, maybe they'd hold up better and save money long-term. Curious if they'd actually keep fiberglass out effectively or if it's just wishful thinking...
I've actually used those reusable painter's coveralls a few times when I was insulating my workshop. They're definitely thicker and sturdier than the disposable ones, and I liked that they didn't tear as easily when crawling around tight spaces. Fiberglass-wise, they did a pretty decent job keeping the itchy stuff out, but they're not perfect. I still ended up with some fibers sneaking in around the cuffs and neckline, especially if I wasn't careful sealing things up.
One thing I'd recommend if you go that route is to get a size slightly larger than you normally would. It gives you room to move comfortably and layer underneath, plus it helps minimize gaps where fiberglass can creep in. Also, washing them separately from your regular clothes is a must—trust me, you don't want fiberglass bits in your laundry.
Overall, they're worth considering if you're regularly dealing with insulation. Might not be a total game changer, but definitely a step up from disposables in durability and comfort.
- Good tip on sizing up—I learned that the hard way when I got stuck in some awkward attic yoga positions trying to reach tight spots.
- Curious though, did anyone try taping cuffs and necklines with painter's tape? Seems like it might help with those sneaky fiberglass fibers...
- Also, seconding the laundry warning. Accidentally threw my coveralls in with regular clothes once—itchy socks for days... never again.
Painter's tape can help, but honestly, it tends to peel off when you're moving around a lot—at least that's my experience. I've found elastic cuffs or even just a snug long-sleeve undershirt underneath the coveralls way more effective at keeping those itchy fibers out. And yeah, laundry mishaps are no joke... learned that lesson myself after a rushed cleanup. Now I keep a separate bag just for fiberglass-covered clothes, saves a ton of hassle later.
