Taking arc flash PPE to the next level – the ProGARM x the GORE-TEX Brand collection Electricity workers in high-risk arc flash environments face some of the harshest and deadliest working conditions. Arc flash incidents can have devastating, life changing consequences, which is why the protection of these workers through their personal protective equipment (PPE) is so important. We’re passionate about continuing to raise the bar in our PPE ranges, which is why we’ve partnered with fabric experts at GORE-TEX to create a new, innovative range of highly waterproof, stretch-based garments for tho ..read more

The phrase “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” is especially true for businesses exposed to arc flash risks. For example, if you work in construction, utilities, or power generation, you hope an arc flash will never affect your employees.   However, while arc flash events are rare, the impact can be devastating and potentially deadly for workers not fully prepared by wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).  ‘Correct’ PPE doesn’t just equate to materials and technology. It also relates to fit. And more specifically, to comfort. Imagine the scenario: You h ..read more

At a time when the UK’s Institute of Customer Service’s latest (Jan 2024) UK Customer Satisfaction Index shows customer satisfaction levels have continued to fall from their 2022 high, we’re delighted our latest survey of customers has shown entirely the opposite. Plenty of organisations say they put the needs of the customer at their heart. But how many actually do that, instead of just talking a good game? The protective clothing sector is fiercely competitive. In order to build our profile as experts in arc flash – we’re the only UK manufacturer specialising 100% in arc flash and flame-resi ..read more

Against the backdrop of the last few year’s pandemics and political events, we’ve seen how supply chains can be severely disrupted. At ProGARM, we believe that our manufacturing process is crucial to our ability to deliver the best possible products and services to our customers. By opening our own factory in 2022, we have been able to add control in our process to not only manage our materials and transport but also do the full manufacturing cycle, riding high above supply chain issues other manufacturers of PPE garments have faced in recent times. Founding a factory Our in-house manufacturin ..read more

ProGARM and the GORE-TEX Brand are set to revolutionise arc flash safety wear with a new range of waterproof and arc rated GORE-TEX PYRAD® stretch workwear, launching this summer. This collaboration combines ProGARM’s expertise in protective garments with GORE-TEX’s fabric innovation, prioritizing ‘safety through comfort.’ The partnership builds on their 2022 licensee agreement and aims to provide advanced protective wear for workers in high-risk environments. The ProGARM x the GORE-TEX brand collaboration introduces a unique arc rated GORE-TEX PYRAD® stretch product technology, emphasising un ..read more

Summer is just around the corner, and there are two serious risks associated with the season when it comes to wearing PPE. The most important element of specifying PPE for your teams is making sure it is fit for purpose. This means more than just having the correct levels of protection, it also means ensuring that the kit is fit for the environment in which it is being worn. This includes both extremes of weather but quite simply, in summer, a heavy duty garment is not fit for purpose. PPE garments only protect your teams when they are actually wearing them. In summer, even a British one, the ..read more

ProGARM RECYCLE is our new service giving you an easy, safe and importantly secure disposal route for all of your end of life PPE work wear. Originally developed as a way to prevent ProGARM garments becoming part of the 350,000 tonnes of textiles that go into landfill in the UK every year, ProGARM RECYCLE has progressed to ensure UK customers have a zero landfill route for all end of life PPE, not just those items bought from ProGARM. We understand that our customers are subject to the same pressures that we are to meet sustainability goals. With a drive to find new routes ..read more

The ultimate Arc Flash Protection: Arc Flash Undergarments Offering Arc Flash protection in the workplace protects your team as far as possible, using the information and equipment you have available. Arc Flash risk assessments and appropriate Arc Flash garments are key components, but they are not enough to match the risk posed to an operative’s safety – they also need effective base layers to further defend against the risk of Arc Flash. An Arc Flash rating measures the value of energy that would be necessary to pass through the specific garment with a 50% chance of either 2nd or 3rd degree ..read more

Improving Arc Flash protection with investment in Supply Chain Manager At ProGARM, we’re proud to be an innovative business that is leading the way as the UK’s number one supplier of Arc Flash garments and we have now invested in a new Supply Chain Manager. Our Arc Flash products are supplied across the globe, including to major contractors in the US and across Europe, and we’re recognised as the leading UK specialist in Arc Flash protection. Protecting contractors in the petrochemical, utilities and power generation, rail and industrial electrical industries from fatal or life changing injuri ..read more

With the unpredictability of British weather, it can be hard to know whether you need to break out the sun cream or bring your waterproofs with you in any given day.  For those working in high-risk environments with the potential of an arc flash incident, this can create conflicting working conditions as most PPE is designed to ensure the body is fully covered, and therefore inherently warm.  It’s crucial that those who need it are wearing the right combination of layers to achieve full protection, regardless of the weather.  The dangers of mis-layering We know just how easy it ..read more