Vass Team Vass 220 Winter Bib & Brace w/Knee – Black

The Team Vass 220 Winter Bib & Brace with Kneepads is a specialized piece of technical outerwear designed to provide a comprehensive and robust solution for the lower body in demanding fishing environments. Building on the core features of the Vass-Tex 220 range, this garment offers enhanced protection, comfort, and durability, specifically catering to the needs of the active angler in cold and wet conditions.

Core Specifications and Technology

• Advanced Vass-Tex 220 Fabric: The bib & brace is constructed from the same high-performance Vass-Tex 220 material as the rest of the range. This fabric is permanently waterproof and windproof, a key advantage as it requires no reproofing. Its surface, enhanced with VASS-RDT (Vass Rapid Dissipate Technology), actively sheds water, ensuring the garment remains lightweight and does not become heavy or saturated during continuous exposure to rain and spray.
• Welded Seams: Just like the jacket, this garment features welded seams. This method of construction creates an exceptionally strong and completely waterproof bond between the fabric panels, providing the highest level of reliability and peace of mind when exposed to the elements.
• Enhanced Mobility and Comfort: The lightweight, all-way stretch fabric is a significant benefit. It allows for a full range of motion, which is crucial for activities like climbing on rocks, kneeling to unhook a fish, or managing tackle on a boat. The material also features a reverse layer that rapidly dissipates body moisture, preventing the build-up of condensation and keeping you dry and comfortable from the inside out.
• Integrated Kneepads: This is a standout feature specifically for the angler. The bib & brace includes integrated, removable kneepads. These are strategically placed to provide essential cushioning and protection when kneeling on hard, wet surfaces like boat decks, pier floors, or rocky shorelines. This not only enhances comfort but also protects your knees from injury and cold transfer.

Why It’s an Essential for UK Winter Angling

The Team Vass 220 Winter Bib & Brace is perfectly suited to the specific challenges faced by UK sea anglers, particularly during the colder seasons:

• Superior Lower Body Protection: In cold and wet conditions, protecting your legs and torso is paramount. The high-cut design of the bib & brace offers extended coverage, providing a comprehensive shield against freezing winds and penetrating rain. It also helps to prevent a draft from entering from below your jacket, locking in warmth.
• Durability for Rough Environments: Fishing in the UK often involves rough surfaces. The Kneepads are a game-changer for anglers who fish from boat decks, piers, or rock marks. They provide a comfortable and durable layer of protection when kneeling, a common position when baiting up, unhooking a fish, or sorting out tackle.
• Practically Minded Design: Like the rest of the Vass range, this garment is machine washable and easy to repair, making it highly practical for a sport that is inherently dirty and demanding on equipment. The permanent waterproof finish and absence of harmful PTFE chemicals also make it a responsible and long-lasting choice.

In conclusion, the Team Vass 220 Winter Bib & Brace with Kneepads is a robust and intelligent piece of technical gear. It offers a combination of reliable waterproofing, unrestricted movement, and practical features like the integrated kneepads, making it an indispensable item for any dedicated UK sea angler.

• Extremely waterproof and windproof, with soft quilted winter lining to keep you toastie warm!
• No reproofing required to retain its waterproof performance.
• Lightweight.
• All-way stretch for minimal restriction when active.
• The Vass-Tex 220 surface doesn’t hold water during prolonged extreme conditions, so remains lightweight. Quick drying (water runs off).
• VASS-RDT (Vass Rapid Dissipate Technology)
• Vass-Tex 220 material reverse layer rapidly dissipates body moisture for improvement comfort
• Welded seams for Extra Strength, Waterproofness & highest reliability.
• Vass-Tex 220 Waterproof layer doesn’t fade with washing or wearing.
• No chemical PTFE Repellent finish used in this garment. Therefore, no PTFE chemical leakage into the environment/water.
• Machine washable.
• Easy repair