When temperatures start to rise, law enforcement, military, and uniformed security officers everywhere look to answers to help ensure they stay cool while they are on duty. The answer is ensuring your uniform is lightweight and breathable to help you keep your cool while still maintaining the professional look of your traditional uniform. Whether your department allows for a seasonal uniform change or not, there are ways to ensure you have the right materials and accessories to help ensure you don't overheat in the line of duty. 

 

Choose lightweight materials for your base uniform

The lightweight fabric is the number one change in your uniform that you can make to help you stay cool during hotter days. A good cotton/polyester blend can provide a breathable, lightweight fabric that is easier to maintain and is a much more durable option that is ideal for tactical officers. The poly-cotton blend is also lighter on a department's budget and can last much longer, meaning fewer uniforms will have to be replaced. 

 

Choose tactical boots or footwear that has breathable technologies

When on the job, you have to ensure you are wearing the right footwear for the duty. Officers require heavy-duty tactical boots that can handle the most rugged environments most of the time. There are a lot of boots available that provide breathable materials built into the boot while sustaining waterproof technologies. 

 

Ryno Gear Trek Coolmax Tactical Boots are designed to meet the rigid standards of law enforcement, security, and military uniform requirements and have a unique CoolMax lining that wicks away perspiration from your skin partnered with breathable mesh lining that helps keep you cool and dry.

 

Choose performance socks that are designed with durability and cool fabrics

The material of your socks can help either keep heat in or keep your feet cool and dry. You want to be sure you choose lightweight materials that can ensure your feet stay cool in heavy tactical boots. Ryno Gear CoolMax Socks are made from a blend of CoolMax fabric, cotton, spandex, elastic, and nylon, creating the ultimate sock to keep your feet dry and comfortable while maintaining durability.

 

Wear a cap, hat, or headwear that is crafted to keep your head cool while shielding you from the sun

Keeping your head covered helps reduces the risk of sunburn and helps keep your body temperature lower as the headwear absorbs the heat from the sun. A good hat with breathable mesh lining is the ideal choice and can protect from heat and the sun's rays. Caps can be completely customizable with emblems and logos to keep a professional look, like wearing a protective cap. 

 

You can include accessories to help you keep cool that you may be able to incorporate into your duty belt. Try to eat cooler foods, and be sure to drink lots of water to ensure you stay hydrated. Your best defense against warmer weather is to ensure your uniform is made with the latest in cooling technologies. You can stay a high-performing officer no matter the weather conditions.