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Flame-retardant underwear – mandatory or not? Check out the experts’ opinions.

Flame-retardant underwear – mandatory or not? From the point of view of ensuring effective protection of employees in explosion hazard zones, wearing flame-retardant underwear is definitely mandatory. According to Polish regulations, there is no direct, unambiguous provision requiring the wearing of flame-retardant underwear under protective clothing, however, this obligation arises indirectly from general safety regulations,
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Winter protective clothing (EN 342). How to choose layers and avoid occupational diseases?

The best winter clothing is clothing that is well suited to your needs, activities, and prevailing weather conditions. If you work in temperatures below (-5˚C), your clothing must meet the requirements of the PN-EN 342 standard. It should also protect against precipitation and wind, and therefore should have defined air permeability, water resistance (PN-EN 343
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From 2026, no more destruction of unsold clothing and footwear in the EU – what does the ESPR Regulation mean?

The scale of the problem According to data from the European Environment Agency (EEA), between 264,000 and 594,000 tons of unsold clothing and footwear are destroyed in Europe every year[1]. This group includes goods returned from online sales, as well as surplus stock and end-of-line items. Until now, the practice of destruction has been mainly
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The meeting of OHS industry leaders in Düsseldorf is now behind us

The world’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and health at work has come to an end. This year’s A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf was a great success. Under the motto “People matter,” A+A 2025 set high standards in the industry as usual and repeated the success of previous editions. In 13 exhibition halls, more than
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Coats Ecoverde threads – an eco-friendly change at PW Krystian

At PW Krystain, we focus on continuous development and change, which is why we have introduced several small but extremely important changes since June 2023.
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Dress in layers and work comfortably all year round!

  Do you dream of always feeling comfortable at work, regardless of the weather? Or maybe you are looking for a way to optimise the costs associated with workwear? Layering is an innovative approach that is revolutionising the way we think about protective clothing. With this method, you can create the perfect outfit for every
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PW Krystian at A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf for the third time Conscious safety – because people matter

The A+A Trade Fair is the world’s largest and most important event dedicated to workplace safety, protection, and health. Join us in Düsseldorf from 4–7 November 2025 at Hall 9, Stand D53.
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Who should wear safety shoes?

Safety shoes are an essential piece of equipment for any employee who is at risk of foot injuries in the workplace. Properly selected shoes increase safety and comfort by protecting against impacts, slips and chemical substances. Depending on the specific nature of the work, it is possible to choose from different categories of safety shoes,
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PW Krystian member of the Lewiatan Confederation. A new stage of development and cooperation

This is a significant step in the development of our company, opening up new opportunities and prospects for us.
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Segregation of textiles, including protective and work clothing – challenges and opportunities for companies

The production and use of textiles, especially protective and workwear, involve significant environmental challenges, but also responsibilities that fall on manufacturers and users. New European Union regulations introduce changes that are intended to reduce the environmental impact of the textile sector, but at the same time pose many practical challenges for companies. In the case
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