Personal protective equipment (PPE)

What is included in personal protective equipment?

Depending on the hazard, PPE can include different product groups such as safety helmets, work and protective gloves, certified high-visibility clothing and other protective products for specific professional applications.

The equipment selected must be suitable for its intended use. Always check the product information, applicable standards, certifications and stated area of use before selecting PPE.

PPE for construction, trades, industry and logistics

Requirements vary depending on the workplace. On construction sites, head protection, gloves and highly visible clothing may be important, while industrial, workshop, warehouse and logistics environments may require different combinations of protective equipment.

In addition to the protective function, fit, comfort and suitability for the specific task should also be considered.

For areas where high visibility is required, Korntex also offers a wide range of high-visibility vests and other high-visibility protective clothing.

Safety helmets and head-protection accessories

A safety helmet may be required in workplaces where there is a risk of head injury. The relevant characteristics, standards and certifications depend on the model and intended application.

Korntex offers safety helmets and related accessories for different professional uses. Always refer to the information on the individual product page before selecting a model.

When choosing a safety helmet and suitable accessories, always follow the information for the relevant product and the requirements applicable to the intended use.

Work gloves and protective gloves

Work and protective gloves are used across many industries. Depending on the task, different requirements may apply to the material, coating, grip and protective performance.

Not every glove offers the same level of protection. Selection should therefore be based on the actual hazards and the properties stated for the individual glove model.

High-visibility clothing as PPE

Certified high-visibility clothing may be required in workplaces with vehicle traffic, machinery or poor visibility. Fluorescent materials and retroreflective elements can help make people easier to detect.

The required protection class depends on the specific application and risk assessment. Correspondingly certified products are available in the Korntex high-visibility clothing range.

Not every coloured or reflective vest is automatically PPE or certified high-visibility protective clothing. The information and standards for the relevant product should therefore always be observed.

Choosing PPE correctly: standards and certifications

Appearance or colour alone does not indicate whether a product is suitable for a particular hazard. Different standards and requirements apply depending on the category of personal protective equipment.

Different European standards and requirements apply depending on the PPE product. The relevant properties, certifications and standards are listed on the Korntex product pages.

Companies should select the required PPE on the basis of the working conditions and risk assessment.

Combining PPE with functional workwear

Depending on the workplace, PPE can be combined with other functional clothing. In addition to PPE, Korntex offers various solutions for professional work and operational environments.

Functional vests can be used, for example, to clearly identify employees and responsibilities. If additional pockets and storage space are required, multifunctional vests may be suitable depending on the application.

Functional clothing is not automatically personal protective equipment. The intended use, marking and certification of the individual product remain decisive.

Personal protective equipment from Korntex

Korntex offers PPE and complementary products for different professional applications. Companies in construction, trades, industry, logistics and other sectors can find various solutions for equipping their employees.

Discover Korntex PPE and choose the right personal protective equipment for the requirements of your workplace and specific application.