Industrial Safety industries 8 ways to improve your protective workwear’s chemical splash repellency Hard-working by nature, multi-risk industrial safety garments protect their wearers from a host of risks on the job. One of the most common is chemical splash.... Read more Inside our company Finding a silver lining in the pandemic’s lasting effects As the summer wraps up and many of us return from enjoying some time off, we’re taking stock of the situation around us with fresh eyes. The world is anxiously... Read more Industrial Safety industries How incorrect laundering can make your FR garment burn Quite often, we receive the following question: can FR properties in protective clothing be washed off? The answer is no - flame retardant (FR) properties... Read more Inside our company Fresh perspective on the new reality: starting a sales job during COVID-19 Imagine this: just as you’re about to start an exciting new job, a global pandemic hits. It’s safe to say that it’s been a wild ride for Michael Marquardt, our... Read more Fire Service industry 3 reasons to professionally outsource fire suit washing, drying, & maintenance You’d be surprised to learn just how many fire stations launder their fire suits in-house. It might seem harmless, but laundering your suits without proper... Read more Inside our company Lessons for COVID-19 from 20 years in supply chain management At TenCate Protective Fabrics, we are proud to be part of a larger protective clothing value chain. As VP of Global Supply Chain, it’s my job to maintain... Read more Fire Service industry Suiting up with new end-user focused emergency response solutions You’ve probably noticed it, too: the world is starting up again, with the industries most affected by COVID-19 slowly beginning to recover. At TenCate... Read more Newsletter Receive the latest updates in your mail News Five Dutch textile & clothing companies develop sustainable solution for medical gown shortage Not a day goes by that we don’t hear news about the supply and quality of personal protective equipment for our healthcare staff. While many of TenCate... Read more Fire Service industry The firefighter suit: understanding the layers of protection We all know what a hero looks like. In the news, firefighters make a striking appearance confronting scenarios that exceed our worst nightmares. Today we take... Read more Fire Service industry Trends for firefighters: comfort vs. protection Off-duty, you can find them in activewear. On-duty, firefighters are more focused than ever on the comfort level, looks, and design of their fire fighting... Read more