Choosing the Right Gloves for Automotive Manufacturing and Aftermarket Environments

In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing and aftermarket services, hands are the most valuable tools. Whether assembling intricate vehicle components on production lines, performing maintenanc…

Through the Wringer: How Industrial Launderable Workwear Stands Up to Mining and Oil & Gas

In 2025, the mining and oil & gas industries continue to play a critical role in global energy production and resource extraction. With increasing demand for raw materials and energy, companies are p…

Disaster Relief PPE – Essential Protection for Rescue and Recovery Teams

When disaster strikes, rescue and recovery teams, alongside civilian volunteers, are the first to step in, often putting themselves in harm’s way to save lives and restore order. Whether facing the…

Barrier Solutions for Clean and Efficient EV Battery Production

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been increasing. With EV battery costs projected to decrease by almost 50% by 2026, the global shift toward sustainable transportation is gaining momentum. Howeve…

The Cut Protection Evolution: Why It’s Time to Upgrade to A4-A6 Gloves

For years, A2 and A3 cut-resistant gloves were the go-to standard for hand protection. But today’s fast-paced workplaces – where new materials, faster processes and unexpected distractions ar…

Trends, Innovations, Sustainability and the Future of Cut-Resistant Gloves

Cut-resistant gloves have significantly evolved to meet changing customer demands, regulatory requirements, technological advancements and sustainability goals. To gain insights into these developments, w…

Essential PPE for Contamination Control in High-Sensitivity Manufacturing Environments

In high-sensitivity manufacturing environments in industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, lithium-ion battery manufacturing and advanced fabrication, the importance of contamination control cannot be ov…

Understanding the Main Differences in Welding Jackets: Leather vs. FR Cotton (Q&A)

When sparks fly and temperatures rise, a welder’s jacket is their first line of defense to combat heat. But choosing the wrong material can mean discomfort at best and serious injury at worst. With…

Revolutionizing Safety with GORE-TEX Pyrad® for Unmatched Arc-Rated PPE Comfort

Every second counts when working with electrical hazards; without the right gear, danger can strike in a flash. Despite national regulations designed to protect employees in these high-risk environments, …

Make the Swap: Sustainable Hearing Protection that Doesn't Break the Bank

As the global shift toward sustainability gathers momentum, industries are seeking to integrate environmentally responsible practices at all levels of operation. One key area of focus is personal protective…

Advanced Head Protection Equipment for Safer Construction Sites

Protecting workers from head injuries is a top priority in high-risk industries like construction, where head protection can be the difference between life and death. In the US alone, construction workers account…

How the New ANSI/ASSP Heat Stress Standard is Intensifying Workplace Safety

Heat stress is a growing concern for industries, like construction, mining, welding, manufacturing and utilities, where workers face high temperatures, humidity and physically demanding tasks. It can le…

The Importance of Providing Proper Fitting PPE For Women

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital in ensuring worker safety across all trade industries. However, when PPE doesn't fit correctly, it can be just as dangerous as not wearing any protection at all. This issue…

Spotlight on Safety - Trends from NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Last September, safety professionals worldwide gathered in Orlando, FL, for the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, where the latest industry advancements and ideas took center stage. Our team arrived wi…

Nitrile vs. Latex Coated Gloves – Which is the Best For Your Workforce?

When it comes to choosing work gloves, selecting the right coating can make all the difference in safety, comfort and performance. Nitrile and latex coatings both offer unique benefits, making them su…

4 Hidden Jobsite Risks - And How To Avoid Them

Nearly five million workers currently make up the American construction industry. That includes laborers, carpenters, trade and extraction workers, site managers and others. While it may not be apparent fr…

Experience Barrier Protection and Flexibility With Extended Use Gloves

Barrier glove technology has changed dramatically over the last 10 years as glove demand has increased. Gone are the days when rough hands or stained fingers defined what we did for a living. Today, ev…

The Evolution of Hand Protection: Advancements, Challenges and Future Directions

Hand protection has seen significant advancements in the past five years, driven by the need to reduce hand injuries and enhance worker safety across various industries. With evolving technologies and ma…

Construction Hand Protection 101: Spotting and Mitigating Risks

In construction, hands are everything – they’re essential for every task, whether it’s operating heavy machinery, handling materials or doing precision work. Protecting them isn’t ju…

EN 388 vs ANSI/ISEA 105: Understanding the Key Differences in Hand Protection Safety Standards

When it comes to evaluating the protection levels of work gloves, two major industry standards are recognized worldwide: ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 and EN 388:2016. The ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 standard, developed …

How D3O®iP™ Technology Is Setting A New Standard For Hand Protection

Impact-related hand injuries are the most common occupational hazards in the industrial work force. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor between 2021-2022, 23 percent of all work-rel…

Enhancing Workplace Safety in the Construction Industry with Multi-Directional Head Protection Technology

It’s no surprise that workers in the construction industry are at a high risk of accidents; the industry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. The causes of workplace injuries have…

Unraveling The Dynamics of ESD Safety

When it comes to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Safety, it’s all about control – static control. The ESD Association® sets many of the global standards that are considered guiding principles for static con…

Specialized PPE For Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

For years, the United States has been the second largest manufacturer of motor vehicles, manufacturing over 1.5 million cars and 7.6 million commercial vehicles annually due largely to leading companies li…

Surviving the Summer Heat: A Guide to Workplace Safety and Hydration

With rising temperatures comes an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. These conditions arise when the body struggles to maintain its internal temperature due to excessive heat exposure, leading to p…

Protective Gear for TIG Welding

April is National Welding Month and at PIP®, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the hard-working welders who shape the backbone of various industries across the country. If you&rsquo…

What to Consider When Choosing High-Visibility Multi-Season Workwear

Winter and Spring can be a hazardous time of year for people who work outdoors. That's why companies must train their employees on how to stay safe while also providing them with the proper protective eq…

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing: Supporting A Successful Safety Program

The Automotive industry, a pillar of America’s economic strength, continues to demonstrate steady growth with rising employment numbers. According to the BLS, employment within the motor vehicles an…

Multi-task Welding Gloves Offer The Protection And Dexterity Welders Need

If you’re well-versed with the welding trade, you’ll know that a welder spends the majority of their time not necessarily welding.  In fact, welders only spend approximately 25% of th…

Why Welders Need Cut-Resistant Gloves

Hand injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, with over a third involving lacerations. It's not hard to understand why, after all, hands are often closest in proximity to workplace hazards. Th…

Safety Helmets with Mips® Offer Protection from Linear and Rotational Impacts

Head protection has come a long way since the day of the “Hard-Boiled Hat” which made its appearance in the early 1920s to protect members of the U.S. Navy and coastal shipyard workers from im…

Sustainable Solutions in PPE

Sustainable, eco-friendly, biodegradable… We can go on and on. Every day, we are bombarded with product alternatives that claim to be better for the environment – almost to the point that it…

A Welder's Guide to Avoiding Cold Related Injury and Illness

Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies and welders working in cold environments are no exception to this. All workers who are exposed to extreme cold are at ris…

The Psychology Behind Effective Food Safety Culture

What’s the first thing you think of when you see a firefighter helmet? If your answer was hero, rescue, save, protect or first responder, you’d be in line with the majority of Americans. The…

Understanding The Differences Between Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antibacterial Hand Protection

ANTIMICROBIAL - ANTIVIRAL - ANTIBACTERIAL: What Does This All Mean for Hand Protection? by Anthony Di Giovanni, Vice President of Global Marketing Safety managers are demanding PPE tha…

Reusable vs. Disposable – Using The Right Garment For The Right Job

Disposable garments or reusable garments – which choice is right for you? There has always been back-and-forth about whether reusable or disposable garments are best for the workplace. Safety ma…

Top 3 Trending Safety Solutions in Construction

  According to OSHA, the continuously evolving construction industry accounts for one in five worker fatalities across all private industries. It is crucial to stay vigilant and take the best safety precautions available when facing the multiple hazards present on a construction job site. …

Heat Resistant Gloves Are A Hot Topic

Customers often ask us, “What do you mean by ‘light heat resistance’ with these gloves (or sleeves)?” Whether consciously or not – they are looking for some sort of assurance th…

What is Double Hearing Protection and When Would You Need It?

You might be asking yourself if double hearing protection is something you should be considering. In order to understand what double hearing protection is, let’s start by reviewing why it is nee…

6 Key Facts to Help Understand ARC Flash Risks

There are few things no utility worker wants to experience – ARC flash is one of them. The phenomenon is described as a sudden, bright, blinding light and heat that occurs because of a rapid relea…

3 Common Types of Cold Stress - And How You Can Prepare For Them

Whether we're ready or not, winter will be here before we know it. Now is the perfect time to start planning ahead to stay prepared. No matter what winter throws your way—whether it's blizzards, fr…

ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 Classification For Impact Resistant Gloves Helps Decrease Back-Of-The-Hand Injuries

Impact protection has been a hot topic in the hand protection space all year due to the roll-out and adaptation of the new American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant Gl…

10 Things To Consider When Selecting A Hard Hat

If the hard hat is comfortable for the worker, it is more likely to remain on the workers head. The seasoned worker who has been on the worksite longer is accustomed to wearing a hard hat for long du…

Disposable Gloves for Heavy-Duty Industrial Jobs?

Many current studies related to the global safety market will highlight how disposable gloves account for a growing share of glove consumption. One research document boldly professes that "disposable gl…

Noise Induced Hearing Loss Is 100% Preventable. With The Correct PPE.

It seems like every other article on hearing protection is talking about Noise Induced Hearing Loss. And for good reason; Noise Induced Hearing Loss, or NIHL as it’s commonly referred to, is a "s…

Protective Sleeve Buyers Guide

When it comes to arm protection, you don't have to settle for what's already out there. Each work environment, task and person provide a different set of variables that affect the type of protection re…

Cut Protection Fit for a Knight

Cut protection gloves have undergone a wide array of changes over the years. Original cut protection goes back centuries when metal armor and chainmail were used for protection. This was an effective to…