PPE
hazardous electrical work. The goal has never been to create something ‘different’ just for the sake of it, but to create PPE that works properly for the people wearing it.
You feel the impact of that approach almost immediately. When PPE fits properly, movement improves and distractions disappear, but there’s something else that changes too: confidence. When women trust their PPE, they’re more likely to wear it as intended, layer it correctly and focus fully on the task in front of them. From a technical perspective, that trust is just as important as the materials and standards behind the garment.
Industry voices like Katy Robinson, who has been instrumental in highlighting issues around inclusivity in PPE and construction through her PPE and Release The Bogs campaigns, have played a big role in moving this conversation forward. As a strong advocate for women’s PPE, Katy has consistently drawn attention to the risks women face when wearing ill-fitting PPE or not having access to the right protection.
Reflecting on ProGARM’s women’s range, Katy said: “I genuinely appreciate the thought and expertise that’s gone into protecting women working in arc flash environments. The risks of wearing non-rated PPE or everyday clothing aren’t talked about nearly enough, and there are so many women on the tools every day who don’t realise how exposed they are. What you’re doing is making a real difference.”
For us at ProGARM, that really underlines why education and design have to go hand in hand. Many women don’t realise how exposed they are, not because they’re careless, but because the industry hasn’t always made
space for them in safety conversations. Closing that gap means designing PPE that reflects real bodies, real working conditions and real lives.
That same thinking has pushed innovation beyond traditional garments. Our purpose-designed arc-rated bras address an area that’s been historically overlooked in arc flash protection, while our arc-rated hijabs ensure women who wear religious head coverings aren’t excluded from compliant PPE. From a garment technology point of view, these solutions are about removing risk, not adding complexity.
We’re not trying to create a separate category of PPE for women, we’re trying to raise the standard of arc flash protection overall. PPE that fits properly is more likely to perform as intended, and PPE that reflects the diversity of today’s workforce is simply better.
“WHEN WOMEN TRUST THEIR PPE, THEY’RE MORE LIKELY TO WEAR IT AS INTENDED.”
The workforce is evolving, and protective clothing has to evolve with it. Women are a vital part of high-risk, high- skill industries, and they deserve arc flash PPE designed with the same care, rigour and technical expertise as any other garment. As women in this sector, that responsibility sits at the heart of what we do and it’s something we take seriously at ProGARM.
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