The best winter FR clothing keeps you warm, dry, and protected without slowing you down. Ask our team what they'd grab for a cold week on the job and the same three pieces keep coming up: the BLOCKER™ FR Pullover Hoodie, the STORMSHIELD™ Lineman's Vest, and the STORMSHIELD™ Insulated Overall. Each one handles a different part of the cold, and together they make a setup you can count on all season.
MWG BLOCKER™ Men's FR Pullover Hoodie, the piece our team reaches for first
See the picks: the hoodie, the vest, the overall, and how they work together.
1. The BLOCKER™ FR Pullover Hoodie
If there's one piece that lives in the truck from October to April, it's this one. The MWG BLOCKER™ Men's FR Pullover Hoodie is made with BLOCKER™, our heavyweight FR fleece built to cut the wind and hold in warmth. The brushed inside feels cozy over a base layer, and the cuffs, waistband, and hood are all flame resistant too.
It's rated CAT 3 with a 25 cal arc rating, every stress point is reinforced, and a front kangaroo pocket keeps your hands warm between tasks. Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5, with reviewers calling out how warm and comfortable it is through a full shift. You can read one tradeswoman's take in Eva's BLOCKER™ review.
For a women's fit, the BLOCKER™ Women's FR Pullover Hoodie brings the same fleece with shaping where you need it.
2. The STORMSHIELD™ Lineman's Vest
Some days call for warmth through the core while your arms stay free to climb, reach, and pull. That's where the MWG STORMSHIELD™ Men's FR Lineman's Vest shines. It's made with STORMSHIELD™, our inherently flame resistant ripstop, and it's windproof and waterproof.
MWG STORMSHIELD™ Men's FR Lineman's Vest, windproof warmth through the core
The vest layers right over an FR hoodie, which is exactly how a lot of our customers wear it. Two front pockets keep the essentials close, segmented reflective striping helps you stand out, and it's rated CAT 2. Reviewers especially like how well it stops the wind on exposed sites.
3. The STORMSHIELD™ Insulated Overall
Cold legs can ruin a good day, especially when you're kneeling in snow or standing still while equipment runs. The MWG STORMSHIELD™ Men's FR Insulated Overall pulls on over your FR pants and adds insulation with a windproof, waterproof STORMSHIELD™ shell.
MWG STORMSHIELD™ Men's FR Insulated Overall, built for kneeling in the snow
The details are made for hard use. Stay put melamine buckles hold your straps in place, a diamond crotch reinforcement and triple needle seams add strength, and every stress point is bartacked. It's rated CAT 4. Wondering whether bibs or a full coverall suits your work better? Our bibs vs coveralls guide helps you decide, and women can shop fits designed for them in our women's FR bibs and coveralls.
How do these winter FR picks work together?
Start with an FR base layer and your usual FR work shirt and pants. Pull the BLOCKER™ hoodie on for warmth, add the vest when the wind picks up, and step into the overall when the temperature really drops. On milder days, you can leave a piece or two behind.
Because each piece is FR, the whole setup stays protective as you add and remove layers. If you need your layers to reach a specific arc rating together, check our layering calculator for tested combinations. And for habits that make the cold easier to handle, read our tips on staying warm working outside.
There's plenty more to explore in our FR outerwear and FR hoodies collections. If you're kitting out a crew, reach out and we'll help you put the right winter gear together.