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Exploring the current trend of protective fabrics become lighter weight

Wearing comfort

Behind the trend: why protective fabrics are going lighter and lighter

Industrial safety workers are longing for lighter fabrics due to the improved comfort they offer. Global warming, alongside warm, long summers, have...

XLANCE Stretch fibres for workwear and protective workwear

Industrial Safety industries

XLANCE® stretch fibre; providing long-lasting stretch fabrics for workwear

Who doesn’t like stretch in their clothing? Since stretch has been introduced into textiles for clothing, people don’t want to go without it. From consumer to...

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Industrial Safety industries

Is FR-treated fabric the best choice for your protective clothing?

What’s the difference between FR-treated and inherent FR fabric? Two types of fabrics typically serve the market for flame-resistant protective clothing. These...

Industrial Safety industries

Join the Fashion Forward Innovation

For many years, FR workwear garment styles and fits worn by industrial professionals in fields like oil & gas, utilities, steel & metalwork have remained...

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Industrial Safety industries

The four global trends that affect the protective clothing industry

The world around us is developing at a rapid pace, and these changes have a great impact on how we operate our businesses. We must continuously assess external...

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Metal & Steel industry

Flame-retardant and flame-resistant fabrics: what’s the difference?

There is a lot of confusion between fabric that is seen as flame-resistant or flame-retardant. While these two phrases sound similar, their meaning is quite...

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Sustainability

What sustainable fibres are available on the textile market?

As a health and safety manager, we understand that your employees’ safety and comfort are your priority. When it comes to selecting the right protective...

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Wearing comfort

Protection and sustainability: are you ready for the best of both worlds?

At TenCate Protective Fabrics, we’re gearing up to launch a new fabric that will revolutionise the future of protective workwear. While we can’t give away too...

PPE clothing regulations and sustainability goals

Metal & Steel industry

Can protective clothing regulations work hand-in-hand with sustainability?

As a protective fabric manufacturer, there are certain norms - or regulations - that we must adhere to in the production of our fabrics. The fabrics and...

Characteristics of comfortable fabrics for safety wear in metal and steel industry

Wearing comfort

4 key characteristics of comfortable fabrics in the metal and steel industry

It’s no secret that protective clothing in the metal and steel industry often scores low on comfort and wearability. Do you want to make working in a high-risk...