Personal protection equipment > Protective clothing

1 in 2 outdoor workers miss out on sun protection

29 October, 2015

Aussie workplaces are being reminded by the Cancer Council about the need to provide sun protection to employees.


Ebola crisis prompts innovative safety suit

01 October, 2015

A new Ebola protective suit should be available in early 2016 thanks to a collaborative partnership between John Hopkins University and DuPont.


Ergodyne 6685 Dry Evaporative Cooling Vest

01 October, 2015

The Ergodyne 6685 Dry Evaporative Vest has been designed to keep wearers cool in extreme thermal work environments and hot weather, but comfortably dry compared to traditional wet evaporative technology.


Vortec Dual Action PAC personal air-conditioning vest

24 September, 2015

Vortec has added the Dual Action PAC to its line of personal air-conditioning vests, designed for workers in extreme temperatures to help minimise fatigue, heat and cold stress, as well as improve comfort and productivity.


XAX Apparel Retroreflective OB Tape high-vis polo range

01 September, 2015

The XAX Apparel Retro OB Tape Polo high-visibility garment range uses a stretchy heat-seal silver Loxy OB Retro tape which is designed to provide the wearer with improved comfort.


THORZT Sub Zero Chilly Vest and Neck Tie

12 August, 2015

The THORZT Sub Zero Chilly Vest and Neck Tie contain cooling crystals that are designed to help cool the wearer's body temperature and reduce the risk of heat stress.


DuPont Tychem ThermoPro single-layer protective suit

31 July, 2015

The DuPont Tychem ThermoPro single-layer protective suit is designed for emergency responders and for at-risk personnel that deal with industrial chemical handling and remediation.


Australian Pump Industries high-vis Pro Operator safety clothing

17 June, 2015

Australian Pump Industries has launched a range of high-vis Pro Operator safety clothing designed to prevent injuries during high-pressure water jetting.


Wearable sensors can detect deadly gases and UV radiation

10 June, 2015

RMIT University researchers have created flexible and stretchy sensors that can be placed on safety clothing or the skin to detect dangerous gases.


Gender equality under construction

03 June, 2015 by Kym Clark*, Director, She's Empowered

Move over boys and welcome your newest workmate on site. This latest addition to the team is a highly qualified and trained technical tradesperson and is here to make a difference and help get the job done. And that's right, the latest recruit is a female.


BOC Safety First Vending Machine for PPE/industrial consumables

02 June, 2015

The BOC Vending Machine (BVM) is designed to help companies control the distribution of safety and industrial products to its employees. It provides secure point-of-use distribution with 24/7 access.


Eleven Workwear safety clothing range

21 May, 2015

Eleven Workwear has launched professional safety clothing by Australian designer Leigh Eam, including pants and shirts, which is designed to be comfortable, fashionable and innovative for demanding Australian industries.


Guardair CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station vacuum

12 May, 2015

The Guardair CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station from Knight Pneumatics will clean dust, dirt and debris from workers' general and protective clothing.


DuPont ProShield FR coverall

05 May, 2015

DuPont has added the ProShield FR to its coverall range, a hooded protective garment made from a flame-retardant polypropylene non-woven fabric (SMMMS) that provides limited protection against heat, flames and chemicals.


Westex UltraSoft AC comfortable FR fabric

30 April, 2015

Westex's UltraSoft AC flame-resistant (FR) fabric offers advanced protection from electric arc flash and flash fires, and is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment.


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