In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of every discussion, the textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, contributing to environmental degradation and exploiting workers in the process. As consumers become increasingly aware of these issues, sustainable practices become critically important for stakeholders across the textile manufacturing & …

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous environments. However, not all PPE are manufactured equal. Adequate PPE is crucial in protecting workers and ensuring job safety. Critical indicators of an adequate PPE: 1. Protection – The primary function of an adequate PPE is to protect workers from specific …

Researchers and inventors are being inspired by the widespread acceptance of slow fashion to create lasting, eco-friendly apparel. There are several possibilities, including fabric made of organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The front-runners in the market for fabric are clearly hemp and cotton. The crop and fibre plant known as cotton is well known. When …

Flame-resistant garments are used by workforces who are exposed to flame and heat hazards in their work environment. However, the crucial point is to provide physical ease and relaxation added to offering the required protection. Several studies conducted in Call Centres and Textile factories show a 2 to 15% reduction in worker productivity when the …

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 …

A common question in arc flash clothing protection values is whether an ATPV or an EBT is better in protection in an Arc rated clothing system. Under the ASTM F1959/F1959M (The Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing) it is observed that some materials allow body burn predictions to be …

The PPE Regulation EU 2016/425 was published in March 2016 and came in force from 20th April 2016. However, this regulation was fully applicable from 21st April 2018 onwards. The EU regulation replaces the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. Important points – PPE Regulation EU 2016/425: Products already placed in the EU markets before 20th April 2018 under …