WORKWEAR INSIGHTS AND INDUSTRY NEWS
ALL WEATHER INNOVATION
A jacket for all weathers designed with input from Airfield Operators.
Standard:
- ISO 20471 Class 3, ENs43, Class 3,1
- EN 343 Class 3,3 if worn with inner jacket.
Every aspect of this garment has been considered with airfield operators in mind. It is waterproof, breathable and is designed for maximum comfort and practicality. Considerations include ID Pocket, zipped side entry hand warmer pockets, and top entry pockets for storage, radio loops, a tall collar and large detachable hood that accommodates bump caps and hard helmets. The back is longer than the front and includes triple hi-vis stripes for added protection when crouching and bending.
GAME CHANGING ARC FLASH PROTECTION & COMFORT
Incorporating the brand new arc rated GORE-TEX PYRAD® Stretch product technology, this innovative range of waterproof protection is class 3 rated Arc Flash and Fire-Resistant and is changing the game for PPE.
NEW AIRLITE SOFTSHELL COAT
Perfect for customer facing roles due to its smart appearance. A stylish garment that provides protection in wet and windy environments. Ideal for keeping airport staff looking great and feeling warm and dry. This coat design has won praise from users and has been designed to incorporate feedback from wearers in the aviation sector.
SONIS COMMS REVOLUTIONISES COMMUNICATION IN HIGH NOISE ENVIRONMENTS.
High-tech headsets create an autonomous, private network. Up to 15 team members can stay connected across large sites with no WIFI or mobile internet.
Aviation is one sector where I see these being particularly valuable… with the potential to shave minutes off turn-around, ramp operations, or other time-critical procedures at airports.
Dates for the diary
AVOCET Jacket made using post-consumer recycled plastic.
The EarthPro® Avocet jacket is made from a top specification material that is both waterproof (rating 10,000m) and breathable (rating 3,000g/m2)!
With its sporty, dynamic design, this eye-catching jacket has contrasting side panels, zip guard and trim on collar…enhanced further with reflective piping! Contact us on 0118 931 3200 to discuss.
Sustainable choices that doesn’t compromise on style, performance, or value.
STAY DRY WHATEVER THE WEATHER.
Thermogen Warmloft jacket features a heated core zone operated by a battery power bank – giving the user two hours of continuous heat. It is water repellent, lightweight, durable, insulated, machine washable.
- 2 zipped lower pockets
- Hidden elastication at cuff
- Adjustable shockcord hem
- Heated Technology
- Active battery powered heating system
- 1 large heated back panel
- Easy operation
- Safety cut off
NO compromise on style, comfort, protection and performance.
The Hi-Vis Ultrasonic Heated Tunnel Jacket offers the best in high visibility standards EN ISO 20471 and insulation properties.
Premium water-resistant fabric
- Heat sealed seams for increased water and wind resistance
- Battery life of up to 10 hours
- Stain resistant finish repels oil, water and grime
- Micro USB charging cable included
- Battery powered carbon fibre heated panels bring extra warmth to the wearer
HEATHBROOK Red Lion Point for U-Power
At both on Lincoln and Reading premises we stock the Ryder Trainer Shoe and Stego Hiker Boot in sizes 7-11. You are welcome to come and see them in person.
When it comes to innovation in footwear U-Power has it covered
U-Power’s Ryder safety shoe (Red 360 range) is low, light and comfortable, with ultra-breathable nylon and a soft suede upper. It also features a Lycra® fibre fabric collar, heel shock shield, aluminium toecap, anti-puncture, anti-slip and PU / PU infinergy S1P SRC ESD sole.
NEXT GENERATION SPACESUIT
A weight off your feet
Stylish, but it is that all important comfort that makes this a great innovation.
If you walk in these boots 10k steps, you’ll have carried around one less hippo compared to a standard wellington – a saving of 3 tonnes a day.
Twice as durable than its rubber sole alternative. You could walk from London to Edinburgh and back before the sole tread wore through.
If 2 bowling balls were dropped on your foot from 1 meter high you would be protected!
A safety boot that is perfect for airports and logistic staff
With over half a million workplace injuries in the UK a year and foot injuries a contributing factor, it is essential for employers and employees to make the right footwear protection decisions.
Foot injuries especially can be expensive, often a several thousand pound claim, with many hidden and uninsured costs.
The new Airlite AL-100 safety boot offers top of foot protection using an innovative product called ‘PORON-XRD’. A flexible material that hardens with impact, providing immediate protection from falling objects.
Latest Innovations
- SMART FABRICS
Smart fabrics are revolutionising the workwear industry by providing a range of benefits, including moisture-wicking, temperature regulation, and odor control. These fabrics are designed to interact with the wearer’s body, sensing changes in temperature, moisture, and other environmental factors, and adjusting accordingly.
2. WEARER TECHNOLOGY
Some examples of wearable technology in workwear include safety vests with built-in GPS tracking, hard hats with sensors that monitor head impact and heat exposure, and smart gloves that allow workers to control machinery and equipment remotely.
3. ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
Adaptive workwear is designed to accommodate a range of physical impairments, such as limited mobility, reduced dexterity, or prosthetic limbs. Examples of adaptive workwear include magnetic closures instead of buttons, adjustable waistbands, and tear-away seams.
Sustainability
Kingford cargos use 14 plastic bottles in each garment!
With reinforced pockets for strength, quadruple stitched reflective tape, and triple stitched main seams… these trousers aren’t going to waste anytime soon!
The World’s First Carbon Neutral Safety Glove
Increased longevity, often 20+ days instead of standard 4-6 days. Cost as little as £0.29 /day, compared average costs of £1.05 / day – yearly saving of £19,836 for a company with 100 users!
Making sustainability the smart choice
When it come to smart you can’t go wrong with a Clubclass suit made from recycled plastic bottles. And when you choose Clubclass Collections you are buying from a UK carbon neutral supplier.
Kingford cargos use 14 plastic bottles in each garment!
With reinforced pockets for strength, quadruple stitched reflective tape, and triple stitched main seams… these trousers aren’t going to waste anytime soon!
The World’s First Carbon Neutral Safety Glove
TRAFFI – TG1240
- Suitable for use in wet, dry, oily and hot contact (up to 100°) environments. EN 407:2004
- Fully certified even after washing – EN388 : 2016
- Antimicrobial and designed for maximum dexterity
- Completely carbon neutral!
Saving Example: Increased longevity, often 20+ days instead of standard 4-6 days. Cost as little as £0.29 /day, compared average costs of £1.05 / day – yearly saving of £19,836 for a company with 100 users!
Making sustainability the smart choice
When it come to smart you can’t go wrong with a Clubclass suit made from recycled plastic bottles. And when you choose Clubclass Collections you are buying from a UK carbon neutral supplier.
Is seaweed the future of flying?
Aviation emits 2.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And as the world aims to limit global warming to 1.5C degrees by cutting carbon emissions to net zero by the middle of this century, the sector will need to find alternatives to fossil fuels to power aircrafts. Giant Kelp according to research could be the answer. This BBC article provides fascinating insights into why (image credit BBC).
Generation Aviation
Generation Aviation is a new recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in the UK’s aviation sector.
Flying High?
Aviation industry to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023 according to a report featured on Consultancy.UK
Why the EarthPro® Range is the ethical choice
Recycling garments is a complex procedure. The mix and composition of the fabric determines how the garment can be recycled, which is why Orn worked with the largest UK textile recycling partner to create a EarthPro® Collection.
DPD uses What3Words
For many customers, we know this will come as welcome news, with no more hunting for deliveries next door, or the other side of the airport! In fact, once set up correctly, the DPD driver can only scan your parcel within the designated 3m square.