Raising safety standards for high-risk professions – Military, Law Enforcement and Security
High-risk professions such as the military, law enforcement, prisons and corrections, security and close protection, are exposed to injuries from cuts and lacerations caused by sharp blades or knife attacks that pose life-threatening risks. Kozane® believes that these threats could be minimised effectively through the use of cut-resistant personal protective equipment. Kozane® High-Performance Fabrics are […]
High-Performance Fabrics for the Sports and Leisure Sector
The sports sector has recently been adopting high-performance apparel, with new regulations in place aimed at protecting against cuts and lacerations which can occur in extreme sports. Jackets, shirts, pants, overall suits, protective guards, boots, socks, and other accessories are made not just for fashion, style or comfort, but more importantly for extra durability and […]
Choosing the Right Fabric for your PPE
Personal Protective Equipment or commonly known as “PPE”, is any equipment worn to minimise exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Having this in mind, we must consider several important factors in choosing the right fabrics for PPE manufacturing. Kozane® understands that depending on the industry, there are certain hazards and threats you […]
Understanding Cut Resistance and Global Cut Standards
Cut resistance involves several aspects such as force, direction, blade sharpness, cut length and object flexibility. Different products are evaluated in relation to the expected type of cut risk and the environment they are likely to face. In recent years, the performance of cut-resistant fabrics has significantly improved due to new technologies backed-up by researched […]
