It would of course be a relatively simple procedure to protect against cuts and abrasions if it weren't for the issue of mobility, flexibility and comfort. Clothing made out of solid steel would provide great protection but would keep the worker from being flexible and subsequently productive. Of course, we want not only to protect our workers but also to allow them to continue doing their work with a minimum of discomfort and mobility restriction. We have found ourselves, over the years, trying to develop different cut resistant materials, textile and fibres that will restrict movement to a minimum and yet still provide the best possible protection available. Leather was, for years, the best protection against these types of injuries but the best protection called for thicker leather which left the users with a minimum of agility and virtually no sensitivity. Other fabrics and fibres, developed over the years have increased flexibility without compromising protection.
Due to an advance in technology and fibre development, bespoke knife, cut and slash clothing can now be manufactured using different aramid or other technical fiber.
Possible blade cut resistance level vary from Level 1 to Level 5 and are based on the BS EN 388:2003 Blade Cut Resistance Standard.
However, it is worth noting that the Worldwide highly regarded and much more accurate blade cut resistance standard and test BS EN ISO 13997:1999 is THE test you want to get conformation for when purchasing knife or slash proof clothing. It really will provide you with much more accurate information about the garments real protection level.
The potential applications for knife, bite and slash proof textile and fabric seem to be endless as it is now being used to line cut resistant clothing and gloves of all types for frontline professionals within different sectors.
Especially knife, bite and slash proof clothing in the form of undergarments have become a great hit with social and health care workers and those working within special need schools and with individuals with severe learning disabilities. Even police officers, prison warden and security professionals might want to look into this kind of garment in order to improve their personal safety.
Two great advantages are of course the fact that is 100% concealable and machine washable. But the biggest advantage is that wearing cut and slash proof clothing will allow you to deal with a potentially hostile situation, primarily using your positive personality, excellent diplomacy and negotiation or communication skills, while being reasonably protected in case the situation erupts.
Recommending cut or slash proof clothing does not mean we suggest you are in danger, we simply say that you will have a higher chance of remaining unharmed in the unlikely, but possible, case of something going wrong. Wearing personal protective equipment can be compared to wearing a seat belt when driving a car. We do not put the seat belt on because we believe we are going to have an accident today. We are simply acknowledging the fact that there is an exceptionally small chance that we might crash. Yet, if this chance becomes reality, you have increased the chance of survival by wearing a seat belt effectively.
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