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Flame-proof fabric (1st April 2011)
Gore's new multifunctional protective GORE-TEX Heat & Flame fabric with Gore Antistatic is a versatile flame retardant fabric available as a two-layer and three-layer laminate.
From Ppe
New look delivers for postal staff (1st February 2011)
In the RoI, 6000 An Post workers have started their new year with a new look uniform designed specifically for mail collection and delivery staff by Hunter Apparel in conjunction with a team of An Post management and
Win, win, win... (1st November 2010)
To celebrates 20 years of supplying workplace footwear within Europe,Goretex is giving away 20 pairs of Rock Fall RF004B Diamond Brown Safety Boots worth £ 108 each, to HSM readers.Read on for details of how to win...
Highly protective high visibility range (1st October 2010)
Special Wear (UK) has created a high visibility protective GORETEX garment range specifically designed to meet and exceed the needs of ambulance personnel.
Anti-static addition (1st September 2010)
Gore has extended its product portfolio for Gore-Tex Heat & Flame Garments with Gore Antistatic Technology. Available as a two-layer and three-layer laminate, the product comprises flameretardant outer shell fabric (a
Volcano workers kitted out (1st June 2010)
Members of Iceland's voluntary rescue service – Ice- Sar - have been issued with new operational PPE manufactured with GORETEX fabric to protect them as they conduct operations in response to the recent volcanic erupt
From Safety first
A+ results (1st November 2009)
Gore Workwear enjoyed a busy and successful show at this year's A+A exhibition. UK based Orbit International showcased GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER garments from their Panacea Range and received huge interest in their h
Green market is footsafe (1st September 2009)
To ensure footwear supplied to the professional green sector is fit for purpose it must not only help prevent slips, or falls with a slip resistant sole but also provide toe protection, in some cases chainsaw resistance,
Stepping up comfort and safety (1st June 2009)
A sometimes neglected side of PPE, safety footwear has come under the spotlight recently with the HSE's ongoing Slips & Trips programme.Graham Dobson looks at what to consider when procuring footwear
Warm and dry (1st February 2009)
When officers in the Dog Branch of the Scottish Police saw the new WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell jackets worn by their colleagues in the Mounted Branch, they decided they should be similarly equipped.
Police protection (1st December 2008)
The Scottish Police Mounted Branch rely on Windstopper Soft Shell jackets from Gore Workwear to keep them comfortable, clean and smart in all weathers.
Tests galore ensure footwear's credentials (1st June 2008)
Gore Products for Workwear appreciates that any piece of footwear is only as good as its weakest part, which is why Gore tests more than 14 000 components per year to ensure quality is maintained throughout the manuf
Meeting the PPE challenge (1st February 2008)
However challenging conditions may be, GORE-TEX products can provide effective PPE solutions to keep workers warm, dry and comfortable on the job...
From Newsletter Stories
Workwear laid bare (1st February 2008)
The relationship between clothing and the human organism is often veiled in ignorance: questions like – what happens to the body when subjected to different workloads – and – how does the wearer benefit from physiologically designed protective clothing – are fundamental to the effective health care of outdoor workers, explains Gore...
Fit for purpose static dissipative FR fabrics (2nd January 2008)
Electrostatic discharges are an occupational hazard for industrial workers; Gore's Antistatic Technology provides protection allowing workers to operate safely around flammable or explosive material...
Windstopper clothing in the workwear environment (19th November 2007)
Wind chill can cause problems for outdoor workers but Gore’s WINDSTOPPER garments can help. They ensure consistent climate comfort for the body without bulky layers so they don’t restrict freedom of movement.
Don't get cold feet (1st October 2007)
Cold feet on the job can be a thing of the past with GORE-TEX footwear since it’s guaranteed to keep feet warm and dry in wet, chilly conditions...
Dry, warm, comfortable (1st October 2007)
Gore workwear partner DeWalt's new range of durable clothing and footwear uses the latest technology from Gore and is said to be both comfortable, and stylish.
PPE inside and out (7th September 2007)
Tough work demands tough workwear. That’s why Gore’s PPE fabric layering system guarantees maximum protection and comfort however foul the weather or difficult the conditions...
The importance of PPE (3rd July 2007)
The words protective clothing and GORE-TEX fabrics are becoming virtually synonymous in the world of PPE, says the fabric specialist...
Adequate protection? (1st April 2007)
Electrostatic discharges can be the cause of serious accidents in the work place; this hazard is made all the more treacherous because human beings are unable to detect the existence of static electricity.
Technical fabrics (1st April 2007)
W.L. Gore and Associates (UK) will be exhibiting at this year's Safety & Health Expo. Experts will be on hand to explain the technology and developments behind the technical fabrics for both Gore-Tex and Windstopper products.
Static solutions (1st February 2007)
Electrostatic discharges can be the cause of serious accidents in the workplace; this hazard is made all the more treacherous because human beings are unable to detect the existence of static electricity. Gore-Tex static dis
Keeping feet dry (1st October 2006)
Gore Workwear partner, Sievi, has introduced a versatile collection of protective footwear. The new Sievi 2006 Gore- Tex technology collection comprises a wide selection of styles for men and for ladies, covering sizes from
Workwear review leads to new clothes (1st August 2006)
In 2004, Severn Trent Water conducted an in-depth review of its workwear needs and, after investigating a range of fabrics and providers, opted for Gore-Tex and Windstopper fabrics in partnership with Cosalt: Ballyclare.
Head-to-toe solutions (1st June 2006)
Whatever the profession, governments and health and safety experts recognise that wearer protection and comfort is critical if a work force is to operate efficiently and safely.
Trousers protect against the wind (1st April 2006)
When developing its Windstopper three-layer trouser, W L Gore & Associates identified three essential development criteria:
Water/windproof and breathable (1st April 2006)
Among the products being shown by W L Gore Associates at Safety & Health Expo will be garments that use Gore-Tex antistatic fabric.
Waterproof boot with steel Toecap (1st December 2005)
Industrial solutions manufacturer Dewalt has introduced a new, multipurpose boot.
AA protection from GORE-TEX® (9th October 2005)
Bell Apparel’s FLEXIBell with GORE-TEX® fabric is keeping the AA’s 3000-strong patrol warm, dry, visible and comfortable – whatever the elements decide to do.
AA protection (1st August 2005)
When the AA needed uniforms for its 3000 patrols, it was essential that, in addition to being comfortable to wear, they provided high visibility and complied with EN471:2003 and EN343:2003. They also needed to be waterproof and easy to keep clean.
