That’s the truth—no matter how much you suit up, fiberglass always finds a way in. I’ve tried those “breathable” suits with hoods, and yeah, they help a bit, but I still end up scratching for days if I’m not careful. The worst is when you’re in an attic in summer and you have to pick between overheating or getting itchy. Has anyone here actually found a brand or type of coverall that holds up better, or is it just wishful thinking at this point?
The worst is when you’re in an attic in summer and you have to pick between overheating or getting itchy.
Man, I hear you. Been there too many times—sweating buckets in a Tyvek suit, still end up with fiberglass down my sleeves somehow. Honestly, I’ve tried the pricier “sealed” coveralls and they’re a bit better, but nothing’s perfect. At this point, I just double up on long sleeves and tape the cuffs. Not ideal, but it beats feeling like you rolled in insulation for days.
I get the whole taping-the-cuffs thing, but honestly, I’ve never had much luck with it. Maybe I’m just clumsy, but the tape always seems to come loose after crawling around for a while, and then I’m back to square one—itchy arms and all. I actually started using those cheap disposable painter’s sleeves over my regular shirt. Not perfect, but they’re way less suffocating than full coveralls in the heat. Still, nothing really keeps the sweat or the itch away completely... just gotta pick your poison, I guess.
the tape always seems to come loose after crawling around for a while, and then I’m back to square one—itchy arms and all.
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had the same issue with tape—especially when it’s humid or you’re moving a lot. The painter’s sleeves are a smart workaround, honestly. Ever try using the elastic wrist bands from old sweatshirts under the sleeves? Not perfect, but they sometimes help keep things in place without feeling like you’re wrapped in plastic. Still, like you said... it’s always a tradeoff between comfort and protection.
