Factors that influence garment longevity

Factors that influence garment longevity

The longevity of a garment depends on several factors that affect its durability, appearance, and overall lifespan. Here are the main factors that influence garment longevity: Work Environment Harsh Environments: Garments used in environments with...

Basson Workwear's blog on EN388 glove ratings.

Gloves Rating - EN388:2016

The EN388:2016 standard is a European regulation for protective gloves, specifically designed to test gloves for mechanical risks. The rating consists of four to six digits (depending on whether the glove has passed the optional...

SABS, SANS & ISO explained.

SABS, SANS & ISO explained.

Have you ever been confused and puzzled by the acronyms SABS & SANS? In what way do they differ and is there even a difference between the two? SANS stands for South African National Standards and...

Clean & Care for your Safety Spectacles

Clean & Care for your Safety Spectacles

Eye protection is an important part of workplace safety. However, it is often underestimated. Most eye injuries occur at work as a result of inappropriate eye protection. Many hazards can be avoided by simply covering...

How to measure your hand for Safety Gloves

How to measure your hand for Safety Gloves

The number one tool you use at work is your hands, they do a lot through-out the day and a job would get a lot harder - even impossible without them. Your number one tool...

Lets Talk About Socks

Lets Talk About Socks

Socks tend to be the most overlooked piece of workwear. The type of socks you wear have a great impact on how your feet feel at the end of a long day. Let’s look at...

Women in Workwear

Women in Workwear

Female workers are increasingly prevalent in South Africa's industrial settings due to the dismantling of traditional gender roles. Times have changed, but the workwear worn in these industries haven’t. Women are still expected to wear...

Hearing Protection Earmuff

Hearing Protection in the Workplace

At 85 decibels, employers are required to provide hearing protection, and 80 decibels is the level at which they must assess the risk to workers‘ health and provide them with information and training. You can suffer permanent hearing damage if a sound reaches 85 decibels or higher.  In addition, companies must ensure they...

What About Freezer Wear?

What About Freezer Wear?

DID YOU KNOW? Freezer Jackets & Freezer Trousers …have a water resistant nylon outer with a thermoguard padding and comfortex lining. What does this mean? “Water-resistant garments have a lower level of rain protection.” They...

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