News Textile hackathon for sustainability: sparking inspiration outside of the comfort zone Things tend to naturally slow down in the summer months. In my experience, this makes it the perfect time to get recharged with new inspiration. This summer, I... Read more Fire Service industry Peeling back the fire suit “onion”, layer #3: the thermal barrier We’ve made it. In the third and final blog in our series investigating the design and function of each part of the fire suit assembly, we peel back the “onion”... Read more 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 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 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 Newsletter Receive the latest updates in your mail 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