UV protection 400 — the right protection against ultraviolet radiation
uvex has always stood for maximum protection against UV radiation — ultraviolet excluded is not only in our name, but also a priority in our range. And when we talk about maximum protection, we mean protection beyond the industry standard: UV protection up to 400 nm. Find out all about uvex UV400 protection in this blog article. Ultraviolet radiation and its risks We encounter…
The outlook is sunny, but don’t forget UV protection!
Summer is here and that hopefully means lots of sunshine. This is proven to have a positive effect on our mood – but beware of the dangers. Sunlight is composed of powerful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This segment of the electromagnetic spectrum is imperceptible to humans and can cause long-term damage not only to our skin, but also the eye’s cornea and retina. What is the best way to protect…
Personal protective equipment – find out more about head-to-toe protection with uvex
Personal protective equipment refers to any type of equipment that is intended to be used or worn by workers for the purposes of ensuring their health and safety by protecting against hazards. This also includes any related additional equipment that serves the same purposes (Sec. 1, Para. 2 of the German PPE Usage Regulation, regulating the provision and use of PPE and providing practical…
uvex aXess one – active hearing protection with Bluetooth
Hearing protection can often be a nuisance and isolate wearers from the outside world. We have developed active electronic earmuffs that not only protect you from the effects of noise, but also come with lots of practical gadgets – thanks to innovative Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your smartphone to the hearing protection and make important phone calls while you work. At the same…
Cut protection gloves made from bamboo fibres – uvex Bamboo TwinFlex®
Bamboo is a particularly sustainable plant and can be found in more and more products. Thanks to its stability, durability and environmentally friendly cultivation, bamboo fibre is a popular material for the production of furniture.
Processed into a fibre called bamboo viscose, bamboo fibre absorbs an extremely high amount of moisture and is increasingly used in hygiene products and…
Self-illuminating hi-vis vest: uvex protection active flash — for better visibility in autumn
The days are getting shorter and the sun is becoming a rarity: Autumn is just around the corner. And with autumn comes the dark time of year. This makes it all the more important to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) that is suitable for the light and weather conditions. This blog post is the start of a series in which we introduce the optimal PPE for all four seasons, bit by bit. Read…
Case study: visibility means safety – DB Schenker tests active hi-vis protection from uvex
When it comes to protective clothing, adverse weather conditions are always a challenge. In many cases, however, it’s not only a question of keeping wearers warm and dry, they must also be visible at all times, especially in difficult lighting conditions. The uvex protection flash hi-vis collection is primarily designed for construction environments and road traffic logistics and relies on…
Tough, tougher, textreme cut – cut protection made by uvex
Cuts on hands and lower arms represent the number one injury listed on accident statistics for the glass and metal processing industry. However, sophisticated materials as incorporated in the textreme cut-protection shirts offer a novel protection mechanism that successfully proofed itself to eliminate the primary injury risk as shown in the following case study.
As the head of safety and…