Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global non-profit organization that aims to make cotton production more sustainable by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with conventional cotton farming. It was founded in 2005 with the support of some visionary organizations such as Adidas, …

Flame-retardant (FR) fabrics are available in two categories: The treated FR where 100% cotton or cotton rich fabric is treated with phosphorus-based compounds to achieve fire resistance. The inherent FR, where the fibers are engineered to have a chemical composition which resists the propagation and sustenance of fire. Several technologies are in existence for producing …

Performance of risk assessment is pertinent before the commencement of any work. NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace sets out specific norms and regulations for the employer to ensure electrical safety and occupational health for the workers. Employee exposure to electrical hazards must be assessed and the subsequent risk control method must …

Workers in almost every industry, who work outdoors and are exposed to extremely cold environments, require thorough protection from hazardous winter elements. Working under industrial environment in extreme cold conditions can be quite challenging as one runs the risk of cold stress. Just like heat stress which causes harmful impacts on the human body in …

October end was an exciting time for all of us at TaraSafe with 2 important Arc Flash & Flame Resistant Clothing events packed within a span of 10 days in 2 of the most buzzing economies of the world. 1. NSC Congress & Expo (Oct 22-24) at Houston, Texas It was our 2nd year at …