Prevent uses Dyneema protective technology
Cut-resistant clothing manufacturer Prevent has joined DSM Dyneema’s global licensing programme for protective clothing.
Glassbeater’s range of sweatshirts, polo shirts and t-shirts made with Dyneema fibre provides the maximum cut-resistance level five protection according to the EN388 cut-resistance standard. The sweatshirts made with Dyneema are said to be more comfortable and cooler to wear because of its lightweight and heat conductivity properties.
The partnership between the two companies will focus on product innovation and marketing of a broader portfolio of protective clothing for arm, shoulder and body protection.
“Protective clothing made with Dyneema encourages more wear, thanks to greater comfort, protecting workers better and longer, and ultimately saves time resulting in increased efficiency and reduced cost,” says Henri Oeseburg, business manager, DSM Dyneema Cut Resistance. “This partnership with Prevent will spearhead our move into a broader array of protective clothing, preventing injuries not just to hands, but to arms, shoulders and body.”
The agreement is part of Dyneema’s strategy to expand its range of protective clothing applications beyond arm and hand protection to all-body wear. It says that cut-resistant clothing is a relatively new development in the protective apparel industry and is driven demand for protective, lightweight and breathable clothing that is also comfortable to wear.
