Protective wear refers to clothing, equipment, and gear that is worn to protect the wearer from hazards and potential injuries in their work environment. The type of protective wear used will depend on the specific risks and hazards present in the work environment. The main goal of protective wear is to minimize exposure to injury and danger to the worker, while providing comfort and freedom of movement to the worker.
Some examples of protective wear include:
- Hardware hats: worn to protect the head from falling objects and other hazards in construction, mining and other industries
- Safety glasses and goggles: worn to protect the eyes from dust, debris and other flying objects
- Gloves: worn to protect hands from cuts, scrapes, and exposure to hazardous materials
- Hearing protection: worn to protect the ears from loud noises in construction and manufacturing
- Respirators and dust masks: worn to protect the lungs from inhaling hazardous dusts, fumes, vapors and other airborne contaminants
Inherent FR Fabrics
Inherently flame-retardant (FR) or permanent flame-retardant fabrics are materials that have been chemically treated or naturally have the ability to
resist burning and self-extinguish once the heat source is removed.
FR Fabrics
Flame-retardant (FR) treated or chemically treated fabrics are materials that
have been treated with chemicals to give them flame-retardant properties.
These chemicals can be applied to the fabric in a variety of ways.
Hi-Vis Fabrics
High visibility or high visibility (Hi-Vis) fabrics are materials that have been designed to make the wearer more visible in low-light conditions, such as
in the early morning or at night.
Fabric Standards
There are various international standards and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) documents that pertain to fabrics and textile products. These standards and documents provide guidelines and specifications.