News How the protective fabrics supply chain is still being affected by the Suez canal situation You may be wondering what has happened after the recent blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given. You might also recall that we published a blog post (Suez... Read more News Are you ready and suited up for a brand new cool? At TenCate Protective Fabrics we’re about to launch something very ‘cool’ for the fire services industry. We believe that ‘clean is the new cool’ and we’re on... Read more News Are you ready and suited up for a brand new cool? Isn’t it scary to see; it takes just one ship to mess up the entire global supply chain. We are of course very happy that the Ever Given containership was... Read more Wearing comfort 4 key characteristics of comfortable fabrics in the metal and steel industry It’s no secret that protective clothing in the metal and steel industry often scores low on comfort and wearability. Do you want to make working in a high-risk... Read more Fire Service industry Cancer is breaching the firefighters’ world Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Multidisciplinary International Conference on Cancer in the Fire Services that took place online on February 4th:... Read more Industrial Safety industries EN ISO 11611: What you should know about this welding safety norm With so many safety norms in the steel and metal industry, it can be challenging to find out which standards actually apply to you. In this blog, we take a... Read more Newsletter Receive the latest updates in your mail Wearing comfort Inherent FR or FR treated: which protective fabric is more comfortable? There’s a delicate balance to find when selecting FR protective workwear: your garments need to meet high safety standards, but also provide maximum comfort to... Read more Industrial Safety industries How much does FR protective fabrics cost? The process behind the price tag Perhaps you’re looking for a quick way to compare prices, or a guide to navigate protective fabrics costs. Pricing can be a bit of a mystery — what exactly are... Read more Metal & Steel industry Steel & Metal Norms 101: An Essential Guide for H&S Managers Steel and metal can be a dangerous industry to work in, but how aware are you of the exact risk areas and corresponding norms which your protective clothing... Read more Wearing comfort Why comfortable protective clothing is the secret to steel & metal safety What’s more important: safety compliance or the comfort of your workers? Trick question! If people don’t feel comfortable in their protective workwear, they’re... Read more