PPE Industry Articles

The following (true) situation facing a homeowner having repairs done to his roof was sent to S&V Protect for comment. We asked Dylan Sutherland, of Protekta Safety Africa, how anyone – private person or business – should have handled it. This kicks off a series of articles which he will write on PPE for working at height in various common situations in South Africa. ...more

Cape Town (SA) – Sparks and Ellis believes that a uniform says a lot about your organisation and it can also instil a sense of pride in the wearer while promoting respect and confidence.This is according to Sparks & Ellis CEO, Sue de Wet, who says that balancing budget and quality is a delicate balance when looking for a uniform ...more

Cambridge (UK) – As competition heats up, can e-textiles take the next step towards the mass market?Over the past 20 years, e-textiles have progressed from an academic curiosity to an important technology platform generating revenue for companies globally. In particular, the industry saw strong growth for several years up to 2015, w ...more

Heerlen (The Netherlands) – DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre branded as Dyneema, is targeting sportswear as a new market.It commissioned technical apparel designer Conroy Nachtigall to develop an alpine jacket of tomorrow with Dyneema Composite Fabric.    ...more

Let me say from the outset that there are many more masterful writers than I at the Economist magazine who have espoused their views of the state of the world Post-Trump election.The reality is that Trump’s election follows a socio economic trend that affects everything in its path as that cycle revolves and evolves. One cannot ...more