Taping everything down definitely helps, but I’ve never had much luck with baby powder either—just ends up making a mess for me. I’ve heard some folks swear by wearing a thin long-sleeve shirt and leggings under the suit, but honestly, I still get itchy. Has anyone tried those Tyvek suits with built-in hoods? Wondering if they’re any better at keeping the fibers out or if it’s just more sweat...
Tyvek suits are a mixed bag, honestly. I tried one last year when I was crawling around my attic, and while it did keep most of the insulation off my skin, I felt like I was in a sauna after about 20 minutes. The built-in hood is nice for keeping stuff out of your hair, but yeah, you trade itch for sweat. Still, I’d take sweat over that fiberglass itch any day. Maybe bring a towel and some water up there—makes it a little more bearable.
TITLE: Dealing With Itchy Pink Nightmare In My Attic
Yeah, Tyvek suits are a lifesaver for insulation work, but man, they don’t breathe at all. I’ve had to do inspections in crawlspaces during summer and it’s brutal—like wearing a plastic bag. If you’re up there for more than half an hour, I’d suggest cutting a few tiny vent holes under the arms (just don’t go overboard or you’ll defeat the purpose). Also, double up on gloves—fiberglass loves to find its way in. The sweat is rough, but that itch sticks around for days if you’re not careful.
Man, fiberglass is the worst. I’ve done a few attic projects where I thought I was being super careful, but that pink stuff still managed to get everywhere—down the back of my neck, in my socks, you name it. I totally get what you mean about Tyvek suits feeling like a sauna. I tried the vent hole trick once, but honestly, I started worrying about fibers sneaking in, so I just suffered through the sweat.
One thing that helped me a bit was using painter’s tape to seal the cuffs and ankles. Not perfect, but it cut down on the itch factor. And as soon as I’m done, I shower with cold water first—supposedly it keeps your pores closed so less fiberglass gets in. No clue if that’s actually true, but it feels better than hot water right away.
If you’re up there for a while, maybe bring a small fan to help circulate air? Just make sure it’s safe with all the insulation dust floating around. Attics are just not designed for humans, that’s for sure...
Title: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic
- Totally hear you on the Tyvek suit sauna situation. It’s like trading one misery for another, right?
- Painter’s tape at the cuffs is a solid move. I’ve tried duct tape before—sticks better but man, it hurts coming off.
- The cold shower trick? I’ve done that too. Not sure if it’s science or just wishful thinking, but it does seem to help a bit with the itch.
- Fans are a double-edged sword up there. Good for air, but yeah, that dust cloud is no joke. I once set up a box fan and ended up looking like I’d rolled in insulation confetti.
- Attics really are the worst for comfort. Every time I’m up there, I wonder who decided pink fiberglass was the answer.
You’re not alone dealing with this stuff. It’s rough, but you’re getting through it—and picking up tricks along the way. That’s what counts.
