The CE certificate stands out as the most rigorous certification for coveralls. This designation is attributed to several factors. Unlike other certificates that primarily evaluate the materials and finished product of coveralls, the CE certification includes a "Real person test" to assess the garment's ability to withstand movements during tasks.…

Why should we pay attention for EN 14126? When we think about biohazard protective clothing, most pictures are gloves, masks and gowns that healthcare workers wear to shield themselves from infectious diseases and viruses. But have you ever wondered how do we know this clothing works as expected? This is…

What is pesticide? A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. In general, a pesticide is a chemical or biological agent that deters, incapacitates, kills, or otherwise discourages pests. Pesticides…

In previous chapters, we discussed What Should You Understand About CE Test Standard for Protective Clothing, it stated clearly the standard definition of coverall and test methods for standard categorization. After we have grasped these standards, it is time to delve deeper into the fabric physical properties of the coverall,…

COVID-19 has caused significant impacts on everyday life since early 2020. To prevent the infectious disease, selecting a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is authorized with the global organization plays a crucial role for the distributors and buyers. However, various PPE quality specifications in the global marketplace may cause confusion.…

According to European Commission, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 covers the design, manufacture and marketing of PPE. It defines legal obligations to ensure PPE on the EU internal market provides the highest level of protection against risks. The CE mark affixed to PPE will provide evidence of compliance which product applicable to…

Since 22nd April 2019, which marked the ending of one year “Transitional Provisions” period, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 replaced Directive 89/686/EEC. What are the main changes and differences between the Directive and Regulation? How does it affects distributors? The details are listed in the following. ULTITEC protective clothing is well…

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), biological agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, other microorganisms and their associated toxins. They can adversely affect human health ranging from allergic reactions to fatal conditions. They are widespread in natural environment and require minimal resources for survival, becoming a potential danger in…