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Safety Clothing Gets Stylishly Sexy
The concept of safety clothing is that it provides protection to the wearer. But one company has taken marketing their safety wear clothing back to the good old days where metro sexuality was unheard of and men were real men. Real men work hard, they get dirty and women are attracted to their raw and brash masculinity. We take a closer look at the design of protective safety clothing and how with a simple but sexy take on workwear, you can look good while getting dirty.
In fact, this is one of the primary concerns of safety work clothes – developing protective clothing that is both functional and stylish. Workers want to look good even if they are at work, and there is much to be said about taking pride in your appearance. While it can be difficult at times to combine safety clothing and equipment with the latest fashions, style is much easier to attain provided you know what you’re doing.
The designers who make Scruffs work jackets know exactly how to combine functional design with style to ensure that the wearer is ready for anything, and look good while doing it. The jacket, for example, has a sleek design that won’t leave you looking bulky and boasts features such as anti-chafe pads along the zip and hi vis strips and elements on this and other safety clothing. The fully adjustable cuffs and hood, and the fact that it is lightweight yet incredibly durable means that it is fashionable and functional and will take you from work and out afterwards, whatever the weather conditions.
Safety clothing suppliers have recognised the demand for stylish workwear and are rapidly catering to this need. And with Scruffs workwear already releasing a full line of safety work clothes that makes looking good while getting dirty easy, you needn’t worry about scruffy looking safety clothing ever again.
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Hi Vis Workwear Essentials to Consider
about 6 months ago - No comments
Without a doubt one of the most important things that identifies someone in construction from anyone else is hi vis workwear; without it all sorts of accidents are likely to happen. Hi vis workwear jackets and vests were developed by the United States Army to prevent friendly fire and that practical use has evolved over time to a similar yet distinct use. Construction sites in urban areas will likely have pedestrians walking by and hi vis workwear trousers, vest or similar items worn my ‘ushers’ are the surest way to know who to listen to; most of us wouldn’t just listen to anybody. These items of clothing also help keep those who wear then safe as well. Safety shoes UK and the world over are worn by construction workers just as readily hi vis workwear; we need to buy into the fact that these are identifiers and act appropriately.
The Function They Serve
The first consideration those that wear hi vis workwear clothing need to grasp is the purpose that they will serve. There are many functions that they are specifically tailored for; such as if they’re meant to protect one from the elements, provide reflection for night construction, or even as simple as standing watch over a construction site. Online there is hi vis workwear for every function; some sites are all purpose and you can find helmets, goggles and safety shoes for women and men alike. Once you’ve sourced a supplier, consider how many you’ll need depending on the size of your work force. Buying in bulk can save you money but if you’re going to have a large amount of surplus for a single job, you may also lose out on cash unless there is a sale on hi vis workwear.
Colour and Specification
The most important part of the process is deciding what colour and specifications you’ll need from your hi vis workwear. They come in all colours and shapes but some industries require the colour and specifications to be specific; such as orange and rail spec being required for hi vis workwear in the rail-road industry. These are important considerations to make when buying hi vis workwear for yourself or your workforce; in fact, they’re essential considerations.
Personal Protective Clothing and Safety Product Testing
about 1 year ago - No comments
When it comes to designing personal protective clothing there are a number of things you need to take into consideration including product testing by recognised companies to ensure that your products meet the required safety standards. We have compiled the basic elements that will be assessed by product testing companies so you need to ensure that your safety clothing is in compliance with these. Below is a list of the different types of personal protective as well as high visibility clothing and safety footwear that you need to ensure meet regulatory safety criteria.
- High visibility clothing – There are a number or criteria that high vis clothing needs to comply with in order to meet the regulations set out by UK and European product testing companies. Things that will be checked in the clothing design include the design and structure of the item, the colour of the background fabric, the reflective qualities of the tapes, and how water resistant and breathable the material is.
- Chemical clothing – These products (usually full one piece suits) will undergo testing in labs to ensure that they are durable enough to be gas tight, while still being lightweight and disposable.
- Fall protection clothing – In the construction environment workers often have to climb to great heights. Tools and products that are designed to protect workers in these instances must undergo testing to ensure that they are sufficiently durable and supportive. Items include fall arrest harnesses, lanyards, karabinas and connectors, and other such systems.
- Protective gloves – Wearing protective gloves is important to ensure that your hands are sufficiently protected against injury. They are also useful to prevent cuts, abrasion, as well as be resistant to heat, flame and chemicals, and some may even have thermal properties to keep your hands and fingers warm even in cold and icy conditions.
- Safety footwear – In order to protect your feet and toes you should wear safety footwear that will keep these safe in the event of items falling on your feet, and so on. Dickies workwear is a top supplier of these workwear items and all of their products have undergone sufficient product testing to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
Advancements in Safety Footwear
about 1 year ago - No comments
Safety footwear has been designed to protect construction and other industrial workers from potential harm. When it first came out, safety footwear was limited to basic designs and featured little more than toe caps to protect the feet. These days the styles and designs cater for all preferences and safety requirements.
While industrial safety footwear still includes the protective steel toe cap, there are a number of other technical options that have been designed to offer protection in all kinds of conditions. Just like workwear clothes have seen considerable advancements in style and safety developments, so too has footwear. New features include being extra lightweight, offer protection against extreme heat and cold, conductive, able to withstand high impact, and improved protection against water penetration and energy absorption.
It isn’t just advancements in technical performance that safety footwear manufacturers have upped their games, there are a number of stylish designs that have made wearing the shoes a viable option for a lot more people. In fact, the inclusion of safety footwear in the UK as part of a fashionable ensemble is becoming a more frequent sight. Rigger boots are most commonly worn type of safety footwear that was originally designed for offshore oil rig workers and construction workers. However, this is one type of men’s safety footwear that has crossed over from industry to fashion.
With the increase in the number of women who are entering the construction industry, greater demand has been place on suppliers to stock safety footwear that is comfortable, suitable for women and stylish. There has also been a demand for footwear that doubles up as sportswear without compromising on the safety aspects of the shoe.
If you are in the construction industry or if you are looking for a new style to freshen up your look, consider investing in reliable and durable safety footwear that will keep your feet protected and stylishly shod.
Designing Safety Clothing that Saves Lives
about 2 years ago - No comments
When it comes to choosing safety clothing it is vital that you, as a designer, create items that are suited to specific professions. Dedicated safety clothing suppliers will stock a range of high visibility clothing and safety footwear especially designed for the wearer’s industry.
An electrician will probably be used to sparks flying and so protecting yourself against fire and electric shocks with the correct safety clothing is vital. It takes just a fraction of a second for an electrical arc to occur and give off extreme heat that can lead to fires. Fire safety clothing made with flame-resistant material is ideal for electricians as they have been specially treated so that they won’t catch fire, and if they do they will stop burning. Such safety clothing is also ideal for welding as this also gives off potentially hazardous sparks.
It’s not just fire that electricians need to consider the conditions when selecting their personal safety clothing. Electrical safety clothing is lighter and more fitted so that electricians are able to climb and scramble without being hindered. He should also wear good, slip resistant work boots to provide stability and, should he be shocked, the current will flow through the body to the ground.
All of these can be purchased at safety clothing stores in the UK. As you can see, by wearing the correct safety clothing you can save your life.