HEALTH & SAFETY
Discover comfort, durability and reliable protection
Wayne’s superior-quality gumboots SET THE STANDARD Since 1940, no other manufacturer has supplied more industrial and safety gumboots into the African market.
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ayne Safety star ted manufacturing gumboots an incredible 80 years ago, when Wayne Rubber started producing rubber gumboots in KwaZulu-Natal. This began a long tradition of manufacturing superiorquality gumboots and serving workers right at the heart of industry. Today, Wayne is one of the foremost polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU) gumboot manufacturers in Africa. The Wayne range of PU gumboots offers a variety of enhanced features and benefits, catering to sectors from food processing and hygiene to light and heavy-duty agriculture. While PVC gumboots are reliable and economical, PU gumboots are rapidly growing in popularity – and for good reason. One of the key advantages of PU gumboots is that they can last up to three times longer than PVC boots, providing a longer lifespan and greater value for money, with no compromise on protection and resistance. To fully understand the benefits of PU gumboots, Wayne’s PureMax PU boot provides a perfect example.
PureMax Vertically injected air bubbles in the PureMax give the boot a lightweight, comfortable feel, while maximising resistance. An inherent cross-link structure delivers enhanced flexibility and strength, and gives the boot excellent
A unique tread-groove and depth gives Wayne’s PU boots the highest possible SRC slip-resistance rating
insulation properties against both heat and cold. A multi-stage curation process results in a protective ‘outer skin’, which increases resistance and durability, while ultrasonically welded controlling particles impart greater resistance to abrasion – further extending the life of the boot. Adding to these structural benefits, Wayne’s PureMax gumboot has a range of additional advantages. A unique treadgroove and depth gives these PU boots the highest possible SRC slip-resistance rating. Optimum hygiene is ensured through the boot’s moisture-wicking functionality, and antimicrobial and antifungal treatment; and a lightweight composition paired with a unique footbed results in all-day comfort. Last but
not least, antistatic properties give the wearer peace of mind. But at Wayne, it’s not enough to tell customers that these boots can deliver a longer lifespan of comfort, resistance and durability – the company is intent on proving it. That’s why the PureMax is flex tested to over 900 000 flexes, far beyond the industry standard of 30 000 flexes, showing no significant deterioration – that equates to over 900 000 steps, or over 700 km! Trust in Wayne, Africa’s gumboot specialist for 80 years and counting, and get your PureMax PU gumboots today. Find out more about Wayne’s range of superior gumboots at www.wayne-safety.com.
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