Monte McNaughton – Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development has announced workplace inspectors will begin a safety blitz focusing on construction sites throughout the province. During this blitz, inspectors will focus on personal protective equipment, including skin protection (such as gloves), face shields, eye protection, hearing protectors and high visibility clothing. Without such…
UKFT’s Paul Alger, Director of International Business, has received his Member of the British Empire (MBE) for services to exports in the UK fashion industry. Paul works with a vast array of fashion and textile brands, helping them develop an expert strategy and routes to market. One of the most liked men in the industry,…
As we head into 2020, cabin crew uniforms have been at the centre of a lot of controversy after thousands of flight attendants have reported having serious allergic reactions to their uniforms. Delta Airlines recruited Zac Posen and manufacturer Lands’ End to deliver their flight attendant uniforms, but faced backlash after severe allergic reactions were…
Energy is one of the most important resources of any industrial activity, but its availability is not infinite, and in a world moving toward more sustainable practices in all sectors, the quest to conserve energy and reduce the impact its use has on the environment is vital. As part of the commitment to maximise efficiency…
Result Clothing – one of Europe’s largest outerwear supplier to the corporate, promotional and workwear markets – is celebrating 25 years of business. Founded in 1995, the brand began with the aim to provide the decoration, promotions and uniform industry with good quality outerwear, headwear and accessories from stock. Since then, the family-run firm has…
Delta is planning to identify more sustainable textile practices, engage with greater control of the production process and offer their employees a wider choice of garments. The airline has stated they will launch a completely new uniform programme for all flight attendants and above-wing airport customer service agents. They have said that employee feedback guided…
Worn Again Technologies – the pioneering polymer recycling technology firm – announced the launch of its pilot R&D facility this week. Located at CPI, a technology and innovation centre in Redcar, the pilot plant is dedicated to validate and develop Worn Again Technologies’ proprietary process which separates, decontaminates and extracts PET polymer and cellulose (from…
ZIBEN SAFETY and Sympatex Technologies have officially launched their partnership at the ISPO international sports trade fair which was held on 26th-29th January in Munich. This is the first time the largest Korean manufacturer of waterproof safety footwear (ZIBEN SAFETY) and the German-based functional specialist (Sympatex Technologies) will be in partnership, with the aim to…
Safety Boot manufacturer Rock Fall has once again celebrated success at a yearly sales conference which helps engage key suppliers and plan the year ahead. The event took place on the 9th and 10th of January at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and was also attended by other suppliers such as 3M, SC Johnson Professional,…
CIOSH – China International Occupational Safety & Healthcare Goods Expo – is one of Asia’s largest expos focusing on safety at work. Taking place twice a year (in Spring and in Autumn), the show was founded in 1966 to provide a full range of manufacturing safety and health-protective equipment to workers in major manufacturing fields,…
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