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19/12/2023

Harmful airborne particles and liquids in many industrial and construction environments make disposable PPE an absolute necessity, and Type 5 and Type 6 coveralls are the most common coveralls for workers.

Find out more in our latest blog!

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12/12/2023

When your job takes you outdoors, into traffic, near heavy machinery or on rail tracks, high-visibility clothing could save your life.

Standards like EN ISO 20471 and RIS-3279-TOM exist to help you choose gear with the right reflective, weatherproof, and specialised features.

Read our latest blog on high vis regulations below - https://bit.ly/46l0Axv

07/12/2023

As the government's stocks of Type IIR face masks deplete, do you have a backup supply chain in place?

Fully certified to EN14683 standard these fluid-resistant, Type II R, 3-ply masks offer superior protection. Instant credit available for NHS, Schools and Govt Entities.

05/12/2023

Paint thinners are fantastic for thinning out paints and enamels and keeping equipment clean, but they are packed with harsh solvents that can do a number on your skin. We’re talking irritation, cracking, peeling – the whole works.

Disposable gloves can protect your hands from paint thinners. Still, not all disposable gloves can handle solvents like toluene, xylene, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone.

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28/11/2023

Disposable gloves prevent the spread of germs and shield hands from hazardous materials, but for some, they cause allergic reactions ranging from annoying to life-threatening.

Latex proteins, chemical residues, and sweat buildup are the commonest culprits behind glove-induced rashes and blisters. Identifying them is vital to ensuring you supply the right gloves to workers.

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21/11/2023

Medical devices, from simple bandages to complex X-ray machines, are vital in healthcare.

But with such intimate contact with the human body, these products require careful oversight. Strict regulations in the UK keep close tabs on medical devices to ensure they are safe and effective.

The Medical Devices Regulations 2002 outlines the rules these products must follow before reaching patients.

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Medical devices, from simple bandages to complex X-ray machines, are vital in healthcare. But with such intimate contact with the human body, these products require careful… Continue reading Regulations Regarding Medical Devices

16/11/2023

Developing an own-brand PPE range may seem daunting, but it can be a simple endeavour with the right partner. An own brand allows you to take control of your supply chain, reduce costs, and protect against above-inflation price increases.

However, bringing a PPE range to market requires careful planning and ex*****on whether you intend to sell it or keep it in-house for workers.

Here's the steps to move to your own branded PPE range...

Developing an own-brand PPE range may seem daunting, but it can be a simple endeavour with the right partner. An own brand allows you to take… Continue reading How to Create Your Own Branded PPE Range

14/11/2023

Our team are all around the globe this week with staff at exhibitions in the US and in Germany.

All to minimise your supply chain risks.

09/11/2023

With Covid-19 test kits back in the spotlight, here's everything you need to know about them.

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The British Government introduced lateral flow tests for detecting COVID-19 in October 2020, when the second wave gathered momentum. Lateral flow tests gave us a way… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Lateral Flow Tests

07/11/2023

Diamond grip nitrile gloves feature a unique diamond-patterned texture that maintains grip even in slippery environments. So when would you buy these over against standard nitrile gloves.

Our latest blog provides the answers: https://bit.ly/3FR0p1W

Nitrile gloves provide excellent protection and grip for many industrial applications. However, standard smooth nitrile can lose grip efficiency in wet, oily, or greasy conditions. Diamond grip… Continue reading Why Do People Buy Diamond Grip Nitrile Over Standard Nitrile Gloves?

02/11/2023

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31/10/2023

Since nitrile gloves were introduced in the 1980s, latex gloves have slowly been going out of favour. In this article, we look at why that is, and if latex gloves still have a place in the PPE sector.

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Latex gloves were the go-to disposable gloves in medical and industrial applications for decades before the introduction of nitrile in the 1980s. Since then, latex has lost ground… Continue reading Why Don’t People Use Latex Gloves?