Protective Apparel


Protective Clothing, Repellents Shown Effective Against Lyme

February 22, 2008

The first study to demonstrate their effectiveness found clothing was twice as effective.

Lakeland Signs On to Acquire Brazilian PPA Supplier for $12.5 Million

February 21, 2008

Qualytextil S.A. serves Brazil's protective clothing market in firemen's turnout gear, conductive and electric arc garments, and chemical protective garments, among other areas.

ASTM Appoints Neal as PPA/PPE Committee Chair

February 10, 2008

The committee consists of approximately 250 members responsible for more than 40 standards related to the protective clothing industry.

Keeping Cool in the Hot Zone

By Marc Barrera · February 2008

Dr. Mike Holbrook, director of the Robert E. Shope, M.D., Laboratory, a Biosafety Level-4 lab at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, deals with some of the deadliest viruses known to man, including Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, Junin, and Nipah viruses. It goes without saying that special precautions are put into place to ensure total security and safety.

Berkshire Hathaway to Buy $4.5 Billion Stake in Marmon Holdings

December 28, 2007

Berkshire CEO Warren Buffet said his company will acquire the remaining 40 percent of the group through staged acquisitions over a five- to six-year period for consideration to be based on Marmon's future earnings.

Are Your Employees Prepared for Emergencies?

December 13, 2007

Learn how to protect your employees and facility with help from the American Red Cross

ASTM Developing Standard for Inspection of Radiation Protection Garments

December 4, 2007

Hexcel Corp. Pays $15 Million for Role in Sale of Defective Bullet-proof Vests

November 2, 2007

Arc Flash Testing Paper Wins IEEE Prize

October 29, 2007

The current method of arc flash testing under IEEE 1584 does not represent real-world conditions as well as two alternative methods do, three researchers concluded.

NIOSH Studying Jockeys' Injuries, Health Risks

October 29, 2007

Unhealthy habits to lose weight, head injuries, and exposures to lead, fires, and other hazards have been brought to the agency's attention.

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