ISO 8559-1:2017—Size Designation of Clothes
Initially, soldiers’ uniforms were custom-made. As the Civil War (1861-1865) continued and the demand for uniforms grew, manufacturers decided it would be more efficient to…
ASTM F2999-19: Adult Jewelry
The earliest known jewelry is dated 142,000-150,000 years ago. It is a necklace made from half-inch-long sea snail shells found in a cave in Bizmoune…
CSA Z96-2022: High-Visibility Safety Apparel
A Danish Study about the effectiveness of high-visibility (hi-vis) clothing found that the number of accidents per person per month was 47% lower among bicycle riders…
Standard for Medical Face Masks, ASTM F2100-23
Some 16 million people work in the healthcare sector, doing the work that keeps the rest of us alive. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as…
ASTM F2923-20: Children’s Jewelry
Since ancient times, gifting children with jewelry has been a globally practiced custom, as it is believed these gifts guarded children against evil spirits, bad…
ASTM F1816-18: Drawstrings on Children’s Upper Outerwear
Clothing can be hazardous to children, and, as such, certain standards on children’s safety are critical. ASTM F1816-18: Drawstrings on Children’s Upper Outerwear provides specifications…
What You Need to Know about High-Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA)
High-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is clothing that workers wear in order to be more visible in their surroundings, both to co-workers and members of the…
ASTM D1230-22: Flammability of Consumer Fabrics Standard Test Methods
The test method detailed in ASTM D1230-22 evaluates the flammability of consumer textile fabrics. It is applicable to apparel items other than children’s sleepwear or…
ASTM F1506-22: Flame Resistant, Electric Arc Rated Clothing
In some workplaces, exposed skin can mean skin exposed to danger. In fact, under certain conditions, the damage can go beyond subcutaneous and even be…