Hydrocarbon resistance test – Oil repellency (ISO method, ISO 14419)
Standardized test used to evaluate the ability of materials to resist and repel hydrocarbon-based liquids, such as oils and greases. This test assesses the material's resistance to staining and…
Determination of water absorption by capillary action (wicking) (in-house method and ISO method, ISO 19074)
Test used to measure how well a material absorbs and transports water through capillary action. This test assesses the ability of a material to draw water in and distribute it within its structure.…
Determination of upper/*ousole and sole interlayer bond strength (ISO method, ISO 20344)
Method used to measure the strength of the bond between the upper part (the material that covers the foot) and the sole of a shoe, including any interlayer between them. During this test, the shoe's…
Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) – (ISO method, UNE-EN ISO 13937-2)
Test used to assess the tear resistance of fabric materials, specifically trouser-shaped specimens. In this test, a fabric sample shaped like a trouser leg is subjected to a controlled force,…
Determination of water vapor permeability (WVP) (in-house method based on ISO 20344 modified)
Test used to measure the ability of a material, typically used in footwear, to allow water vapor to pass through it. This test assesses how well a material can breathe, meaning how effectively it…
Determination of the internal volume in the toe area of finished footwear
Test used to measure the available space or volume inside the toe area of a completed shoe. This test provides information about the roominess and fit of the shoe's front portion, where the toes are…
Dynamic Footwear Stiffness Test for complete footwear (in-house method)
Method used to assess the overall stiffness and flexibility of a complete shoe, including both the upper and the sole. This test evaluates how a footwear product behaves under dynamic conditions,…
Protection against flame – Method of test for limited flame spread (ISO method, ISO 15025)
A standardized test used to evaluate the flame resistance of protective clothing or textiles. This method assesses how a material responds when exposed to a flame, simulating potential fire hazards.…
Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering (ISO method, UNE-EN ISO 105-C06)
A test method used to evaluate the ability of textile materials to retain their color when subjected to repeated washing cycles, both in domestic and commercial settings. In this test, fabric samples…
Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying (ISO method, UNE-EN ISO 5077)
Standardized test method used to measure the change in size of textile materials after undergoing washing and drying cycles. In this test, fabric samples are measured before being subjected to…
Test methods for uppers, lining and insocks – Abrasion resistance (in-house method based on EN 13520/A1 modified)
Test used to measure the resistance of materials used in the upper part of shoes, linings, and insocks (inner sole) to abrasion. During the test, the material is subjected to controlled abrasion by…
Determination of tear strength on leather (ISO method, ISO 20344; ISO 3377-2)
Method used to measure the resistance of leather materials to tearing. In this test, a sample of leather is subjected to controlled force in a specific direction to induce tearing. The force required…
Dexterity test for gloves (in-house method / ASTM method)
The "Dexterity Test for Gloves" is a method used to assess the level of dexterity or fine motor skills that can be maintained while wearing gloves. This evaluation is intended to ascertain an…
Grip test for gloves (in-house method)
Test designed to assess the grip capability of gloves. It involves subjecting the gloves to conditions that simulate gripping situations on various surfaces. During the test, the force required to…
Chemical clothing for demanding applications
Tomasz Bednarek An innovative protective coverall that protects against particulates and water-based liquids while improving comfort for workers wearing PPE during long shifts has come to…
GUIDE 9510 – effective protection against chemicals
Jakub Polak Ensure the highest level of protection when working with chemicals with the exceptional GUIDE 9510 protective gloves. Our gloves are made for medium-duty and precision work,…
Ecology, recycling, plastic gloves – how not to fall for green-washing?
Sylwia Bronkowska The world is changing, and the challenges of protecting the planet are also posing new tasks for glove manufacturers. More and more solutions are appearing on the market,…
Nitrile gloves – an environmental challenge
Sylwia Bronkowska Assuming that the average production worker in the food industry uses 3 pairs of disposable gloves per day, one plant employing 1,000 people uses 750,000 pairs of gloves…
COBA Europe’s new anti-fatigue mats – in an environmentally friendly version!
Maciej Minorowski COBA Europe has launched a new range of products that are made from recycled materials. The materials are sourced from post-consumer and post-manufacturing waste. The…
Comfort and safety – COBA Europe industrial mats
Maciej Minorowski Prolonged standing work carries certain health risks. It is associated with the development of musculoskeletal disorders (known as MSDs) and other injuries that affect the…
Do you know what the most common chemicals are?
Francesca Rusconi In order to help your customers choose the best suitable chemical protection solution on a daily basis, it is of utmost importance to know the reactions and…
Why is the use of appropriate PPE key to preventing accidents?
Marine Legrand Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to prevent accidents in the workplace and there are several key reasons highlighting its importance in this area. Different…
Abrasion in protective gloves: coatings, types of mission
Justine Bert Protective gloves are essential for keeping workers safe in a variety of environments. Abrasion is one of the key criteria when choosing a glove, as it determines the glove’s…
The thinnest level F protective glove on the market: Tegera® 8846
Silvia Gonsalve This new cut-resistant glove in gauge 21 is exceptionally thin and therefore provides outstanding dexterity and flexibility, its feel is that of wearing a disposable glove. This…
Which protective glove for which task: choosing the right protective glove
Justine Bert In various industries, the use of protective gloves is essential to ensure the safety of workers. However, with so many choices available it can be difficult to determine which glove…
Welding gloves: what developments for the user?
Justine Bert Over the years, welding gloves have undergone significant advances in terms of materials, ergonomics and technology. Once made mainly of leather, welding gloves now use technical…
How to protect your safety when working in electric vehicle manufacturing?
Francesca Rusconi Sales of electric vehicles (EVs), cars and motorcycles, are increasing at a rapid pace due to the growing interest of environmentally conscious consumers who are choosing to…
Another new glove in Ansell’s portfolio: Hyflex 11-581
Wojciech Nerwiński Meet ANSELL’s lightest* gloves, offering 6 times higher cut resistance**. Enhanced comfort: the HyFlex® 11-581 glove features an ultra-lightweight design, providing 20%…
Chemical Protection: The Danger of misunderstanding PPE standards
Martin Lill CE certification is important proof that PPE has been rigorously and independently tested to meet minimum performance standards. However, failure to properly understand individual…
Where should you position the strap with adjustable buckles?
Elena Piccinini BLS Zer032 donning instructions BLS is an Italian manufacturer of respiratory protective equipment: our production facilities are located in Italy and Spain, and we rely…
New to the Ansell portfolio: Hyflex 11-543
Wojciech Nerwiński Durable, versatile cut-resistant gloves designed specifically for demanding applications – HyFlex® 11-543. Enhanced protection: HyFlex® 11-543 gloves are designed with…
Dangerous effects of nanoparticles and the BLS EPI4Nano project
Elena Piccinini Nanoparticles are a topic that has been discussed for years. Under certain conditions, exposure to nanoparticles that are too small for the human body’s natural…
Hearing protection – hearing protectors AOP III
Maciej Kamiński AOP III hearing protectors are individually molded reusable earplugs that are created based on an impression of the prospective wearer’s ear canal. They are equipped with…
What benefits does the Ultra Comfort series provide to the user?
Anita de Féligonde Comfort and the ability to move fingers freely are features of gloves that are very important for all workers who must use them. Superior comfort and the ability to move the…
5AXIS Auditor’s Manifesto: Foundations of the auditor’s work under the 5AXIS methodology
Katarzyna Podżorska With rapid change and increasing complexity in today's world, the role of the auditor takes on special importance. To meet these challenges, auditors must operate on the basis…
Combine chemical protection and cut resistance in one glove – ULTRANITRIL 410
Anita de Féligonde In industrial environments, workers’ hands are exposed to many risks, including exposure to chemicals and cutting hazards that can lead to serious injury. MAPA…
Hearing protection – when does noise pose a threat to us?
Maciej Kamiński, Audika The hearing protection market offers various solutions for protection against excessive noise. In addition to a range of traditional hearing protectors –…
GREEN PROTECH® range from LEBON
Marine Legrand Discover a full range of seven bi-polymer protective gloves based on LEBON's BFR® Technology coating. This glove series offers the user a high level of dexterity, a second-skin effect…
5AXIS 5-step process
Katarzyna Podżorska The 5AXIS methodology provides an effective tool for a thorough and objective evaluation of various types of products and services. Based on independent testing at the ITURRI…
Lakeland PermaSURE® solution
Martin Lill, Lakeland Introducing PermaSURE V4: a smartphone app that provides easy to use safe life calculations for thousands of chemicals for selected Lakeland chemical suits. Más información.…