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DDM June 2026: Master festivals & events safely – PPE for setup, technology & open-air operations
Professionally protected at festivals, street parties & major events – with the deal of the month from Omniprotect The summer is starting –[...]
Allprotec Cut Preventer 5 – safety meets digitalization
Flexible. Safe. Digital. – the new cut-resistant glove with touchscreen function A quick glance at the tablet – and already the [...]
Spring Cleaning 2026: Work cleanly and clean safely with the right PPE
Effective cleaning in spring – how protective clothing and PPE ensure safety and better results With spring comes[…]
What does DGUV rule 112-191 for orthopaedic safety shoes include?
The professional DGUV Rule 112-191 is a guideline originating in Germany that defines the necessary properties of a safety shoe for the shoe to receive CE certification in the [...]
Corona Update – Warning against Counterfeit Examination Gloves
During the Corona pandemic, the protection professionals have been keeping a close eye on the market for personal protective equipment, especially in the field of disposable products. We were shocked to find out[...]
Update on Corona: how good are counterfeit examination gloves?
In many areas, the Corona crisis has led to absurd and dangerous offers of respirators, protective clothing, gloves, etc. to sometimes completely unsuspecting buyers. The big, unexpected[...]
Multi-width systems for safety shoes
Safety shoes are worn for 8 hours or more per working day. So it goes without saying that the shoe has to fit properly. We have already discussed in another[...]
Tips: Wearing masks correctly in times of Corona
Various masks are offered as protection against Corona. Different masks are subject to different requirements and ensure different protection. For many consumers, it is difficult to understand which mask[...]
Where is a glove most stressed?
Protective gloves are available for many purposes, including against mechanical and chemical risks. There is constant further development and there are always new innovations, which means that gloves[...]
Overview of the material science of disposable gloves
Many product and process properties in the scientific and technical field depend on the materials used. This also applies to glove materials and thus also to disposable gloves. […]
Choosing the right safety shoe: How do you do it right?
Protective work shoes are the most important protection for the wearer, which is the raison d'être of protective work shoes. The basic requirements are set out in the Europe-wide standard EN 20345 and a number of[...]
Combined chemical and cut protection gloves ? Is there such a thing?
The answer is answered by various providers with a clear "yes". It is clear: the demand on the part of the users is there. For this reason, the question is[...]
News about allergies and examination gloves
Good news first: the development of allergies due to wearing examination gloves is no longer as acute as it was 20 years ago. However, there is[...]