Protective Fabrics


Protective Apparel at the Tip of the Pyramid

Protective Apparel at the Tip of the Pyramid

What are the innovations and strategies impacting protective apparel for workers in extreme environments such as foundries and pulp paper mills?

Considering Bio-Based Fibers in Protective Apparel

Considering Bio-Based Fibers in Protective Apparel

How the protective apparel industry is integrating sustainability alongside traditional pillars of protection, comfort, and value, ushering in a new era of eco-conscious choices without compromising safety.

Smart Protective Apparel and PPE’s Role in Lone Worker Safety and HazCom

Smart Protective Apparel and PPEs Role in Lone Worker Safety and HazCom

From traditional PPE to advanced smart clothing, innovative protective gear is evolving to transform occupational safety, communication, and the overall well-being of workers.

OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

The cement manufacturer now faces penalties totaling $62,500.

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More Than 4 in 5 Women Have Trouble Finding Correctly Fitting PPE 'Regularly' or 'Once in a While,' New Poll Shows

The poll results from J.J. Keller were released at the start of Women in Construction Week, occurring from March 5 to 11 this year.

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Personal Protective Equipment: The Pains of Staying Pain-Free

What PPE challenges are professionals facing, and how can they be solved?

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The Challenges of Bringing Stretch to FR Denim

Product developers must consider the variation of stretch, standards, partnerships and laundering.

OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

Entries for the third annual award program are due by March 3, 2023.



Improve Company Culture by Protecting Your People with Workforce Wearables

Improve Company Culture by Protecting Your People with Workforce Wearables

From exosuits to AR goggles, employers can invest in a range of technology to keep workers from getting injured.

Making PPE Safer by Design for Women in Industrial Jobs

Making PPE Safer by Design for Women in Industrial Jobs

Women’s PPE shouldn’t just be sized down, it should be designed for their bodies.

Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will Evolve

Episode 177

Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will Evolve

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what is in store for the safety and health industry in the future.

How to Keep Workers Safe During Flood and Storm Cleanup

How to Keep Workers Safe During Flood and Storm Cleanup

Workers helping with cleanup after a flood or storm can be exposed to multiple hazards.

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.

New Study Shows Many Struggle

New Study Shows Many Struggle 'Often' to Get Employees to Use PPE

According to the study, the main reasons employees don’t wear PPE are that they don’t want to, they think it's unnecessary and it makes work harder.

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Selecting the right respirators for your employees is essential to keeping them protected, but how do you know what kind to choose?

Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own

Episode 165

Workplace Safety Inspections: Preparing for and Conducting Your Own

In this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three ways that you can be ensuring your company is on track with safety and health compliance measures.

Winners of Challenge to Improve Protective Gear Announced

Winners of Challenge to Improve Protective Gear Announced

First place was awarded to a team for its PPE design accommodating multiple body types.

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Awareness and training are two key factors in protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Some of the topics the respondents were surveyed on were the height of the fall, the cause and if the employer made changes.

What Can Employers do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

What Can Employers Do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

Safety can be a big concern for people who drive for work.

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