About

In 1989 the first production model of a boot dryer was built for a ski rental operation. This was quite an achievement. In those days nobody believed that drying boots was needed. Today there are very few rental operations or working people that don't understand the importance of dry boots.
Now, we are building PPE Dryers™ for the Fire and EMS Service. But the one thing still in common with that very first dryer (which by the way is still operating) is quality. We are proud of our high standards, attention to detail and innovative ideas.
Our customer base reads like a "Who's Who": NASA, US Military, Canadian Military, Fire Departments, large and small, Major Industrial users, 5 Star Resorts, National Professional Sports Teams and many satisfied individuals.
We are customer driven. Many of our product lines have developed after satisfying a request from a single client. Dryers are not a sideline for us. They are our only business and we take that very seriously.

Our second dryer is working as well as the first and our gear is washed more often because of the quickness of the drying process. Looking to purchase our 3rd dryer.
Chief Dan Contini, Palmer Emergency Service, AK

I have used the gear dryer on serveral occasions for gear that is just "wet" to stuff that is really soaked. The best results come when the liner and shell are separated, of course; otherwise it takes about 4-6 hours for really soaked gear and less for "wet". Boots and gloves take a lot less. We are really happy with the dryer and it gets used frequently by all the crews. The mobility with the caster wheels is also appreciated with the tight quarters we have here.
All the best,
Captain Al Hird, Calgary Fire Dpt, AB

We have had great success from our dryer and have had no problems with it at all.
Chief Gerald Tatum, Richmond Fire Dpt, KY

This unit is doing a fantastic drying job. The gear feels like it was naturally dried which leaves it soft and plyable. After our washing and drying you would think the gear was new right out of the bag.
Chief Ken Freiburger, Walkerton Fire Dpt, ON

Why do your machines use warmed air?

Warm air hold more water vapor than cold. Rate of drying is enhanced. Machines can operate in cooler conditions and still maintain performance.

When a fabric feels dry to the touch in fact water molecules are hydrotropically bonded to the microscopic fibres. Average room temperature air does not provide enough energy to effectively break this bond between water and fibre within a reasonable length of time.

What causes that "locker room" smell?

Microbes thrive in warm, dark and damp conditions. PPE provides an ideal environment for the growth of fungi and other bacteria on the skin. Human odor is caused by naturally produced pheromones. The obnoxious odor associated with locker rooms is caused by an excess accumulation of microbes. Keeping PPE dry will limit this condition.

Why do my feet get cold when they are wet?

As the moisture content in a boot increases, the ability to transfer moisture from the foot to the outside layers of the sock decrease. Consequently at skin level the balance of humidity and heat is disrupted. Material in contact with the skin will cool and your feet will feel "clammy".

If warm is good wouldn't hot air be better?

Some PPE elements are manufactured with fabrics that could be damaged by too much heat. Our machines will not create this condition.
Also, when you put your foot into a hot boot, it will immediately begin to sweat(see Why are my feet cold?).
Hot air dryers usually require specialty 220V service wiring.

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