Dunlop’s proprietary material, Purofort®, creates a boot that outlasts others, resulting in a lower yearly total cost of protective footwear. Purofort® can help you save up to 25% on your PPE footwear program. LOWER ANNUAL PURCHASING COSTSPurofort® boots can last up to 2-3 times longer than boots made with other materials. This saves you replacement costsRead more ⟶
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Nitrile or Vinyl?
What should I look for in a disposable glove? Depending on the job, it’s helpful to consider flexibility and comfort, tactile sensitivity, puncture and chemical resistance, and frequency of use. Nitrile Gloves Vinyl Gloves Compare Nitrile and Disposable glove options.
Glove Donning & Doffing Tips
To avoid exposure to the novel coronavirus when wearing gloves, it is important to properly put them on and remove them. Read Ansell’s tips on how to correctly don and doff gloves. Download
Viral-Resistant Boots
Independent lab testing has validated viral penetration resistance for the Servus by Honeywell Safety Toe Boot (#75109), Non-Safety Toe Boot (#75108), and Chemical Overboot (#11001). The microorganism used as a surrogate virus in the test has a diameter of 27 nanometers as compared to the reported diameter of 60 to 140 nanometers for the SARS-CoV-2Read more ⟶
Non-Contact Thermometer
This new, non-contact infrared thermometer is designed for measuring body temperature, specifically for use on the forehead. The no-contact device measures a person’s body temperature by collecting heat radiation emitting from the forehead and displaying it on the LCD. This thermometer is simple to operate, reliable and highly accurate. Users can get precise readings withinRead more ⟶
We Are Open: COVID-19 Update
As a supplier to the food processing, food packaging, & health care industries, we remain open during normal business hours to support our customers who are steadfastly providing for our communities during COVID-19. We are taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of our team and customers. Please be aware that the supply chainRead more ⟶
Long-Term Aprons Field Test
A large North American fish processing plant did a 120-day comparative study of Top Dog™ Aprons vs. vinyl aprons vs. disposable polyethylene aprons. The study concluded that: 1 Top Dog Apron = 7 Vinyl Aprons = 243 Disposable Poly Aprons
Dress for Productivity
It is not uncommon for people to believe jackets are interchangeable – they think “if it is good for -30° it must be even better for 0°!” Or “this coat is thicker than that one – it must be better!” Unfortunately, not only are these untrue, they can lead to the purchase of personal protectiveRead more ⟶
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Ways to Help Flood Victims City of Houston & Harris County HOUSTON – In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, individuals may want to donate to help affected residents. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett are urging people who wish to help affected residents to donate money to recognized charitiesRead more ⟶
SMA Honors Jim Henry
The Southwest Meat Association (SMA) has created a scholarship in honor of Jim Henry. The first scholarship was awarded at SMA’s 61st Annual Convention and Suppliers Showcase on July 22 in San Antonio. Bryan “Bo” Garcia, a sophomore at Texas A & M, was the recipient of the scholarship. Bo’s goal is to get aRead more ⟶