Environmentally preferable safety and workwear
Without compromising on safety or welfare, there are now PPE and workwear options that are either manufactured in a more sustainable way, that use up less raw materials when produced and packaged, or that can be disposed of or recycled at end of use. Read more below.
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9300+ Series
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirators 9312+, 9322+ and 9332+ now contain at least 25% recycled content.
Portwest Foam nitrile bamboo gloves NPR15
Nitrile foam coating for excellent grip in wet and dry conditions. 15-gauge liner made from sustainable bamboo.
Portwest Eco Safety trainers S1P
Recycled knitted upper, made from recycled PET bottles. Recyclable green-thinking packaging.
Portwest Eco Hi-Vis workwear
Hi-vis vests, jackets, trousers, fleeces, sweatshirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, made from 100% recycled polyester fabric.
Halyard PUREZERO Life science nitrile gloves
Manufactured using 92% renewable energy. Dispenser boxes and outer cases are made using recycled materials.
Ansell MicroFlex 31-103 disposable gloves
Bio based PLA (sugar based) compostable gloves with EN 13432 certification, made in Portugal. Achieve 90%+ biodegradation within 180 days in industrial composting facilities.
Ansell HyFlex® 11-842
Multi-purpose gloves made from 90% recycled nylon/spandex liner. Carbon footprint reduction of 75 g CO₂ eq/pair. The plastic-free inner packaging contains 53% fewer materials.
VWR® sustainable lab coats - your new lab coats recycled from your old ones
Made from 100% recycled, high quality mono fiber polyesters, can be completely recycled. The recycled material can be made into new garments. Collection and recycling service is included in the cost of the garment.
Portwest Biztex™ ST90 coveralls
Type 5/6 coveralls that can be washed 5 times.
Cederroth First Aid
The green-coloured plastic in Cederroth Stations and Dispensers are made of >85% recycled plastics.
JALAS® Green Line Shoe Collection
The first collection of safety footwear to be given the EU Ecolabel.
VWR Nitrile Green gloves
The production process for these gloves has been redesigned to save gas, electricity and CO2 emissions, so you can reduce your eco-footprint while still wearing a glove that is skin friendly, and provides superior barrier protection.
SHOWA biodgradable gloves
Featuring SHOWA’s revolutionary Eco Best Technology®, these gloves are engineered for accelerated biodegradation in biologically active landfills.
VWR® glove liners
These liners wick away perspiration, making gloves more comfortable for longer, so can be a way to reduce usage.
uvex Bamboo TwinFlex D xg
Made from 45%; bamboo viscose and recycled polyamide. With reduced packaging and a CO2 neutral production rating.
uvex planet C500 glove liners
Manufactured using Bamboo TwinFlex® technology which ensures maximum cut resistance, exceptional abrasion resistance and outstanding wearing comfort.
Uvex planet i-guard eyewear
Modular eyewear range made using biobased and recycled materials, with improved packaging and the energy used in the production process is from biomass sources.
Bolle Solis Go Green Safety Specs
The nylon frame is manufactured from recycled fishing nets, with more environmentally friendly production, transportation and no plastic packaging.
Elten L10 safety footwear - Made using Terracare eco-friendly leather
Elten works with machines that are designed for energy and material-efficiency. So less waste is generated in the production process. Made in Germany, so less transport.
Portwest Vegan footwear
No animal products or animal by-products are used in the production of these footwear lines.
Uvex 1 G2 Planet safety footwear
Made from recycled materials with recycled packaging. Manufactured in a European facility using renewable energy and reduced waste.
Dupont Chemical resistant overalls, Tyvek® 500 Xpert
Optional Eco packaging (bulk packed option) reduces waste and energy consumption.
JSP hard hats with recycling service
A comprehensive range of safety helmets with compatible free recycling sheme (you only pay for the return shipping).
Uvex planet safety helmets
Shell is made from 30% bioplastic, headband is 50% recycled. Reduced and recycled packaging.