The purpose of protective apparel is to protect the wearer from hazards in the work environment. To achieve maximum protection, those involved in the apparel selection process must consider both form ...

Choosing the right chemical-protective clothing can be difficult due to a lack of standards and insufficient data. It has been common to choose chemical-protective clothing based on the A, B, and C ...

Louisiana in the summertime is a hot, humid place. Sit still and you sweat. Move and you sweat. Work outside for an hour or two and you understand the phrase, "Hotter than H-E-double hockey stick." ...

Whether they guard against harm from the sun, wind, rain, or fire, protective garments are essential for many workers in the electrical industry. Depending on the particular work environment, personal ...

Protection and comfort. When selecting protective garments, these are the two key garment characteristics purchasers consider to determine the best suit for the job. The majority of apparel purchasers ...

Army researcher Quoc Truong wants to fill in the gaps in soldier protective clothing — literally. Truong is a physical scientist at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering ...

No matter where your summer travel plans take you (whether that is a luxury beach resort, a quiet lake cabin, or a rugge ...

Clothing and hats are among the simplest and most effective ways to guard your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. They provide a physical block between your skin and the sunlight. Unlike sunscreen, you ...