Winter has finally arrived, and United Tool and Fastener has all the cold-weather gear necessary for staying warm while out on the job or relaxing with friends.

Whether you are working in ice, snow or sleet or hunting or fishing or watching sports with friends and family, our three showrooms in Houston, San Antonio and College Station carry the products to keep the chill at bay.

UTF professionals list the following products as Winter essentials:

1. PIP Reversible Jacket

The PIP Black Label ANSI type R class 3 4-in-1 reversible multi-season jacket with detachable sleeves is made specifically for workers and people needing the highest level of visibility.  The reversible, dark-gray jacket features a water-proof outer shell that is ideal for jobs in construction, survey crews, utilities, shipyards, railyards or anywhere high visibility is necessary.

Additional features:

•  Dark gray bottom, collar and elastic cuffs to help hide dirt

•  2” silver reflective tape

•  2 external flap pockets and 1 upper chest radio pocket

•  Zipper closure with storm flap

•  Reversible to dark gray with 2 slash pockets and chest pocket

2. Ergodyne Hard Hat Liners

Keep your head warm while working or playing outside in the cold with the N-Ferno 6840 two-layer fleece Winter hat liners that feature a hook and loop chin strap. These hard hat liners are perfect for workers in construction; freight/baggage; drilling or mining; oil and gas refining; iron or steel work; delivery service, landscaping or warehouses.

3. PIP Premium Plus Bomber Jacket

The PIP ANSI Type R class 3 Rip Stop Premium Plus Bomber Jacket with zip-out fleece liner and “D” ring access is the ultimate coat for really cold days for any job site. The jacket comes in high-visibility yellow and orange and is designed with a ripstop pattern and coated waterproof outer shell that makes it resistant to rips and tears. It is ideal for roadway construction workers, survey crews, utility workers, railway and metro workers, and emergency response personnel.

Additional features include:

•  Double-front storm flap zipper closure

•  Removable black 280g fleece liner

•  Id pocket and radio/cell phone pocket

•  Pen pockets on the sleeve

•  Detachable hideaway hood

4. PIP Heatpack Hand Warmers

Using these small, easy-to-carry PIP 399-Heatpack hand warmers are ideal for headwear and gloves when working in the cold elements or enjoying the great outdoors or a sporting event. These hand warmers are air-activated and reach their full temperature in 2 to 5 minutes, generating more than eight hours of warmth and are non toxic. The heat can be suspended at any time by resealing the inserts in an airtight container

5. DeWalt Cordless Space Heater

The 70,000 BTU Cordless DeWalt Propane Forced Air Propane Heaters are great for any jobsite or outdoor adventure where an electrical source is not easily accessible. The heaters come standard with a hose and regulator and equipped with factory-installed high-limit switches and a thermoelectric safety valve.

For more information about vast winter gear and accessories offered at our three UTF showrooms, please call 713-692-2323 in Houston; 210-495-8665 in San Antonio; or 979-731-8665 in College Station.