Standards and requirements dictate our design

Our product development always starts with the item’s intended use and the task at hand. What are the risks in the work environment? What do standards require? And what does the wearer need in order to perform optimally? Working from these facts and requirements, and by conducting thorough tests throughout the entire process, we can develop functional, comfortable and above all safe Personal Protective Equipment.

Standards Personal Protective Equipment should protect against various hazards, such as heat, flame, electric arc and chemicals. And to guarantee that the products meet the protective requirements of specific work situations, our items conform to several EN and ISO standards. These European (EN) and international (ISO) harmonised standards regulate the overall design, materials, features and so on.

Tailor-made materials The materials used in a garment play a major part in protecting the wearer, so high demands are made on the quality of the fabric for protective wear. In order to meet these demands, we adjust the blend of materials depending on the area of use, sometimes even down to the individual level. Through our close partnerships with Europe’s leading fabric suppliers, we’re constantly developing our materials to meet specific demands and needs.

We love bartacks! No matter how good the materials are, the garment won’t last if it’s not stitched properly. A good indicator of the quality of the stitching is the number of bartacks. A bartack is a stitching technique that reinforces a garment in areas subject to particularly hard wear. We’re known for our love of bartacks – the more the merrier!

The red thread We use flame-retardant thread for crucial seams on our protective clothing in order to ensure the garment doesn’t come loose at crucial moments. You could say flame protection is the main theme or “röd tråd” of these seams, as we say in Swedish. This literally means “red thread”. This is why we chose to communicate the flameresistant characteristics of our flame-retardant seams with a red thread.

Handy features Working closely together with the wearers of our protective workwear, we ensure that every detail is relevant for both optimal protection and performance. Our garments are fitted with a number of practical and clever features that make the job easier. Some of these features and benefits are unique to our products. Ergonomic design We put a lot of effort into ergonomic development. Not only because garments with great ergonomics provide a higher level of comfort and freedom of movement, but also because we know that well-designed garments are used more often: a fact that contributes to a safer workplace. Most importantly, however, garments that fit well and feel good allow you to work more effectively and safely.

Inherent vs treated fabrics Inherent and treated fabrics are commonly used in protective clothing. With inherent fabrics, the flameresistant properties are an integral part of the fibre, meaning that the fabric’s flame protection cannot be washed or worn out. There are several fibres with inherent flame protection, such as wool, aramid and modacrylic. DuPont™Kevlar® is an example of one of many aramid brands.

Treated fabrics, on the other hand, must undergo a chemical treatment in order to acquire flame-retardant properties. Both yarn and fabrics can be treated, and various types of chemicals are used.

Inherent only In our garments we only use inherent fabrics, as this type of fabric offers permanent protection as well as greater comfort.

Compared to treated fabrics, inherent materials usually provide a softer feel and greater comfort. In addition, with a treated fabric, you always have to bear in mind the lifetime of the treatment. While an inherent fibre cannot be washed out, a treated fabric’s flame protection will be worn and washed out over time.