Focus on Industrial & Safetywear
Kustom Kit Gear for grafting
Stylish, comfortable and durable, Kustom Kitʼs collection of workwear is ready to meet the challenge of whatever the day throws at you. New in the collection for 2019 is the KK422
Workforce Polo. This style is 50% polyester, 50% cotton and 100% versatile. Offering maximum comfort and superior wash performance, itʼs a polo with breathability that can be worn again and again. Available in 10 core colours and a wide range of sizes from XS – 5XL. Co-ordinating womenʼs option available as KK722. The KK806 Workwear trousers are ideal for a wide variety of jobs. The modern design of these 65% polyester / 35% cotton Teflon coated trousers includes internal pockets for knee pads as well as a plethora of well-sized pockets to the legs, back and side. Black and navy are the two colour options with waist sizes ranging from 28-46in in three leg lengths.
The perfect partner to the Workwear Trouser is the KK906 Workwear Fleece. The 100% polyester bonded microfleece offers the perfect balance of style and warmth. Water repellent yoke and elbow patches provide enhanced durability, while the curved longer back hem adds protection where it is needed most.
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KK906 Workwear Fleece
BTC activewear New for 2019
Exclusively distributed by BTC activewear, Ultimate Clothing offers a choice of hard-wearing, reliable and durable everyday workwear apparel at very
competitive prices.
New for 2019 is the 4-Band Safety Waistcoat available in hi-vis yellow and orange and in sizes S-5XL. EN ISO
20471:2013 accredited, this great value
Ultimate’s UCC054 4-Band Safety Waistcoat
polyester vest is carried in
deep stock and is suitable for both screen printing and transfer.
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Here, Danielle Park and Natalie Greetham of Madeira UK explain the properties of fire resistant and fire retardant threads and how they can assist your workwear.
H
ealth and safety requires commitment, investing in reliable PPE and workwear for your employees is far less costly than a high turnover of staff or downtime due to accidents. Many industries require work to be conducted in a high risk environment, where fire is often a key concern. Fire, as we know, can spread extremely quickly with the potential to cause significant harm, so wearing the correct protective clothing is essential and could save lives. Untreated fabrics and embroidery threads are combustible, meaning they will continue to burn even after the flame has been removed. In an article for the American College of Surgeons, Richard J Fantus MD, FACS and Edmundo A Rivera MD, discuss burn characteristics of textiles. "Cotton and rayon generally possess the fastest
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burning characteristics. Rayon is classified as a semi-synthetic fibre, as it is derived from wood pulp. Synthetic fibres vary in their burning properties, but the misconception that synthetics are more flammable than natural fibres is false. In fact, cotton/polyester blends are more flammable than pure polyester fabrics. Garments made of animal hair, pure silk, and wool pose the least danger. In addition to the type of fabric, certain fabric characteristics affect flammability. For example, a napped surface composed of loose fibres creates air space between the fibres, which makes them ignite more readily. Conversely, denser fabrics burn more slowly.”
A boiler suit before catching fire
When describing the protective properties of fabric and thread the terms fire resistant and flame retardant are often used, however, itʼs important to
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