Fire Service industry Peeling back the fire suit “onion”, layer #2: the moisture barrier In our second deep-dive into the fire suit assembly, we peel back the “onion” past the outer shell to examine the design and function of the middle layer: the... Read more Fire Service industry Peeling back the fire suit “onion”, layer #1: the outer shell When it comes to firefighter suit assembly, there’s much more than what meets the eye. It’s a surprisingly complex piece of personal protective equipment... 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 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 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 Newsletter Receive the latest updates in your mail Fire Service industry Trends for firefighters: red, more than just a popular colour If you watch the news, you’ve seen them often in recent years. Red-clad French firefighters have been present on the scene after the attacks on Charlie Hebdo,... Read more Fire Service industry How damaging are ashes and smoke for firefighters? An important subject of debate in the firefighter community is the connection between particle contamination of ashes or smoke and a higher cancer rate amongst... Read more