Women Work. Their PPE Should, Too.

For quite some time now women have been doing the same difficult and dangerous jobs that have been stereotyped male. Isn’t it about time that their PPE start following suit? We think so…

Unisex Workwear? Not Really.

Unfortunately, much of the PPE industry today still caters predominately for male workers under the guise of “unisex” or “universal.” This buzzword has become a safety net, but is far from it. In fact, it can do more harm than offer protection. And isn’t that the business we’re in?

Let’s face it, when it comes to protective workwear (actually any wear), one-size-fits-all is a fallacy. Each person has a different body shape to the next – even within sexes, so why would it be any different across them? Add safety to the mix and a garment’s fit goes way beyond, “How do I look?”

Why PPE for Women?

Protective clothing that doesn’t fit runs the risk of restricting or distracting the wearer and make them clumsy, which could affect how efficiently they perform. Unfortunately, unisex PPE presents sizing difficulties for women workers, who resort to quick fixes like rolling up their pants and sleeves or securing garments with safety pins. This is completely defeats the purpose of the workwear.

Better Fit. Better Protection.

Select PPE that is designed with women wearers in mind and avoid potential risks, like slips, trips and falls, as well as fabric bunching and snagging onto equipment. These are some of the features worth looking for…

A Range of Size Options: From extra small to plus size.
Adjustable Cuffs: Keep shirtsleeves from riding up or down and can ensure PPE fits varying wrist sizes.
Stretchable Webbing: Allows a level of give within each garment size.

A work environment should be welcoming for all employees – male and female. Simply put, unisex is not acceptable. Look out for Sweet-Orr’s new range of PPE for women.