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Protective clothing for extreme environments doesn’t have to be uncomfortable

No need to be miserable

October 8, 2018

While protecting against a hazard is your first and most obvious concern when choosing protective clothing, it might be just as important to consider the environment. If workers are uncomfortable, they can be tempted to cut corners on safety.

Product Release

C21HCWE08C3 - VIZABLE® FR Hi-Vis Hybrid Zip Front Hoodie with Liner

October 1, 2018

Be seen in a whole new way with the VIZABLE® FR hi-vis hybrid zip front hoodie with liner. Ideal for cold weather with its waffle weave lining, this zip front hoodie will keep you warm. Working around a flame or arc flash hazard? No worries.

From Westex by Milliken:

Build a better safety program

September 27, 2018

Get a complimentary FR consultation from Westex by Milliken

September 25, 2018

We understand that the safety of your employees is your top priority. However, with changing industry standards and the ever-growing options of fabric and clothing available, providing the best possible protection for your employees can get confusing.

Bally Ribbon Mills highlights highly specialized engineered woven fabrics at SAFE Symposium

Visit Booth #206 to see unique materials ideal for safety and aerospace safety applications

September 7, 2018

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces it will highlight its creative solutions for product design and development at SAFE Symposium 2018, which will be held October 15-17 at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV, Booth #206.

From National Safety Apparel:

Heavyweight zip front FR sweatshirt

September 5, 2018

National Safety Apparel offers the Heavyweight Zip Front FR Sweatshirt, available in navy and grey, and in zip front and crew neck styles. At 14.25 oz., the soft AR/FR fleece provides warmth on even the coldest days.

Serial entrepreneur applies lessons learned after Hurricane Harvey and creates high-performance workwear for women

August 28, 2018

SeeHerWork, a new apparel company launching mid-September with pre-orders available August 1st, aims to put female workers in clothes that fit and perform. The number of women in non-traditional careers, such as construction, energy, utilities, logging and emergency response is on the rise, according to US Labor Statistics.

Ergodyne prepares workers for winter extremes with new thermal gear

August 22, 2018

To prepare workers for increasingly unpredictable winter weather, Ergodyne has announced an expansion of its N-Ferno® line of Tenacious Work Gear®, part of a larger campaign focused on educating safety managers and work crews on the keys to preventing, identifying and treating cold-related illnesses.

Black Stallion® introduces extra protection for welders with new NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E Certified welding jacket

August 16, 2018

Now welders can work more safely around potential flash fire and arc flash hazards with the new NFPA 2112 & NFPA 70E Certified FR Cotton Welding Jacket (JF2220-GY) from Black Stallion®.

From Mt. Vernon FR:

ASTM F1506 outlines changes in 2018 edition

August 16, 2018

Last month's message about changes to the ASTM F1506 standard explained that the laundry shrinkage requirements had been revised in this year's edition. Now, the garment manufacturer specifies the shrinkage requirement and test method.