protective clothing

Top products of the week

November 18, 2018

A lockout tagout safety center, dust and fume collectors and hard hits that fit were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

From Mt. Vernon FR: Fire Retardant vs. Flame Retardant

November 15, 2018

Two of the most searched FR terms in Google are "Fire Retardant Fabric" and "Flame Resistant Fabric." Here's the difference between the two: Flame resistance is the characteristic of a fabric to resist ignition and to self-extinguish if ignited.

PVC BOOT- Tingley’s Pilot General Purpose PVC Knee Boot

November 4, 2018

Tingley’s Pilot General Purpose PVC Knee Boot is a full safety boot with several unique features - Calf Relief Expansion (CRE)™, a steel toe that meets ASTM F2413 M I/75 C/75 for toe impact and compression, electric hazard (EH) rated, 100% waterproof protection, self-cleaning, cleated outsole, and Steel Puncture Resistant Midsole.

Top products of the week

November 4, 2018

Disposable protective clothing, award-winning Kevlar gloves and a best-in-class dust collector system were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

2019 ISHN Readers’ Choice Awards get underway

October 30, 2018

Enter your best-of-the-best products or services in ISHN’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. The program will launch in October 2018 and entries will be accepted online at ISHN.com/awards through January 2019. Here’s how it works: • Enter up to four top products (must have launched on or after Jan. 1, 2018) • ISHN readers vote on their favorite products March 1 - April 30, 2019 • Winners will be announced the week of May 6, 2019.

New disposable clothing from Global Glove

October 30, 2018

Global Glove and Safety is excited to introduce our new line of disposable garments. Lightweight - comfortable - breathable - great for those looking for durable disposable protection!

DuPont Safety & Construction introduces Nomex® Comfort: The next generation of protective solutions

New lightweight DuPont™ Nomex® Comfort fabric couples comfort with proven protection

October 22, 2018

DuPont Safety & Construction today announced the launch of Nomex® Comfort, an innovative lightweight fabric combining the legendary flame resistant (FR) protection of Nomex® with enhanced comfort and breathability. “In talking with safety managers and wearers, we understood that one of their key challenges is finding not only compliant but comfortable PPE,” said John Richard, Vice President and General Manager for DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex®.

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

No need to be miserable

M.B. Sutherland

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.