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Astronauts costume from 2001: A Space Odyssey

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30 Predictions From "Retro Future" That Were Either A Hit Or A Miss

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To find out more about the weird and wonderful retrofuturism movement, Bored Panda reached out to Lisa Yaszek, a Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Lisa explained that when we talk about retrofuturist objects and images, we usually refer to images of the past from the late 1800s through the space race, like many of the images collected here. "And when we look at these images, it becomes clear that people from the past actually had expectations of the future that were often quite like our own!"

According to Lisa, "they seem to have been particularly good at extrapolating from all the exciting new communications technologies of the time-telephones, radios, film, and TV-to imagine a range of new communications technologies much like we have now that allow us to talk to anyone from anywhere (#1 and 11), navigate our cars with ease (#2), get breaking news on our screens (#5), and even shop from home (#18 is shockingly on the mark)."

Moreover, "People of the past were also quite good at anticipating how our clothing and personal presentation might change! Image #1 presents us with the kind of brightly colored, streamlined, unisex uniform first imagined by avant-garde artists and then made popular by science fiction filmmakers in the opening decades of the twentieth century and that are still very much with us today."

As for image #16, Lisa sees it as an exciting representation of future fashion. "The two models here appear to be wearing then-contemporary undergarments, but other aspects of their styles are very modern! The artist certainly guessed correctly that in the future, we would wear less clothing in public, indulge in more body ornamentation (the man's tattoos look a lot like the tribal body art that became popular with the Modern Primitive movement in the 1990s), and that gender roles might be less clearly defined."

Having said that, the people of the past were not always very accurate with their predictions about the use of big science and big engineering, said Lisa. "Images #15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, and 30 are particularly good examples of the utopian dream that someone-possibly the state, possibly a benevolent corporation-will engage in big, public engineering projects that will allow us to live well in the potentially hostile environments we might encounter in the future."

According to the professor, people also had surprisingly different ideas about transportation than we do now. "I get the sense that the women in image #1 have flown their personal airplanes to the restaurant for a quick drink, and I love the idea that we might create maglevs for mass transit and then use balloons and mechanized glass domes for personal travel (#4, 7). People were right to guess that we'd have automated cars (#6, 17), but they clearly didn't anticipate that such cars would be used mostly for corporate purposes."

"Finally, as a university professor, I am desperately sad that we have not developed robots to rap students on the head when they are misbehaving as in image #10. Someone needs to start working on that immediately," the professor commented.

The professor of science fiction studies also noted that it's important to remember that these futures were not retro to the people who imagined them. "They were modern imaginings of the future, inspired by the cutting-edge sciences and avant-garde arts of the time."

From the retrofuturist images that were generated between the 1880s and 1960s, "we get a great sense of the sciences and technologies that were most important to people of the past, including new modes of mass and personal transportation, new communication technologies, and new habitats for new forms of living (garden mega-cities and artificial ringworlds)," Lisa explained.

Lisa added that "people were inspired by the rise of modern cities and modern factories to imagine that we would enjoy many large, state- or corporate-sponsored public works projects-and that those projects would combine the best of the natural and technological worlds," and added: "They are wholeheartedly utopian!"

Meanwhile, Lina Survila, a global tech PR and chief editor at Abstract Stylist, also told Bored Panda that "artists had the perfect vision, and it seems they were very close to the ideas we see today."

Moreover, "Retro futurist aesthetics have touched every possible art form there is. Fashion is no exception. When we think of futurism in fashion and a bright vision of what the future might be, we think of Paco Rabanne. The Spanish fashion designer was active in the '60s and totally disrupted the fashion scene with retrofuturistic designs and his ideas of how people would dress in the future (most likely, that future is now)."

Retro ideas of how the future would look inspired many creators, artists, and thinkers, "from architect and designer Matti Suuronen (Futuro house created in the 1970s) to writer Isaac Asimov's book The Naked Sun." Lina added that The Jetsons with their retrofuturistic flying cars also deserve a big shout-out in popularizing the movement's aesthetics in popular culture.

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30 Predictions From "Retro Future" That Were Either A Hit Or A Miss

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To find out more about the weird and wonderful retrofuturism movement, Bored Panda reached out to Lisa Yaszek, a Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Lisa explained that when we talk about retrofuturist objects and images, we usually refer to images of the past from the late 1800s through the space race, like many of the images collected here.

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The future is now: 100-year-old predictions about 2022

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The future is now: 100-year-old predictions about 2022

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Deep thinkers of 1922 envisioned self-serving tables, moving sidewalks, luxury airships and women in Congress.

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- old disaster movie, aesthetic images and language
- muse, specific person
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Containing Chernobyl: the mission to difuse the world’s worst nuclear disaster site

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The world’s worst nuclear disaster site is still a time bomb. Can an international team defuse it before it’s too late?

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/chernobyl-25-years-liquidators-pictures

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jul/04/-sp-the-long-shadow-of-chernobyl

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Surviving natural disasters changes to environment 

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Gas mask from Chernobyl, changes in our environment will effect human survival, man made changes or environment  changes 

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“Risks to existence include both natural catastrophes and human-caused catastrophes. These include risks such as infectious pandemic disease, asteroid impact, climate change catastrophe, global nuclear war, volcanic super-eruptions, potential risks from molecular manufacturing, and bioterrorism.”

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“Risks to existence include both natural catastrophes and human-caused catastrophes. These include risks such as infectious pandemic disease, asteroid impact, climate change catastrophe, global nuclear war, volcanic super-eruptions, potential risks from molecular manufacturing, and bioterrorism.”

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Tagging the Other (1992) Keith piper, how can the rise of AI affect the lives of different demographics of people - technology based discrimination 

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high contrast in colours, may reflect the ice melting/ rise of sea level pattern in geological maps

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https://www.viamichelin.com/magazine/article/upcycling-airbags-from-vehicle-to-wardrobe/

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The jackets and bags in Ryohei Kawanishi's latest collection are more unusual than they might look at first glance. The Japanese fashion designer, now based in New York, took up the challenge of creating his latest collection from used airbags. The initiative is as creative as it is conscious, reflecting the importance of using upcycling to reduce pollution from waste and refuse.

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Although car manufacturers are beginning to work on optimizing the management of airbag recycling, many are still discarding these safety systems because they can't be reused. Still, a handful of fashion designers are working to turn airbags into clothing or accessories. Originally from Tottori Prefecture, in the southwest of Japan, designer Ryohei Kawanishi recently created a whole collection from recycled car airbags.

It is at the request of the car recycling company Nishikawa Shokai that the designer embarked on this upcycling project, reports the South China Morning Post. Unable to recycle its airbags, the Japanese company asked Ryohei Kawanishi to work on a solution to reduce the environmental impact of these safety components. This was a major challenge given the specific nature of the source material, designed to withstand extreme heat and impact.

The first pieces were by no means not crafted overnight, but the Japanese designer finally rose to the challenge with flying colors, unveiling not just a few items, but an entire collection of clothing and accessories. "It took us more than one year to find a specialist sewing company that could complete the processes of cutting the airbags to the correct panel shapes and then reconnecting them in the patterns for garments," Ryohei Kawanishi told the Hong Kong daily newspaper.

Comprising bags, hats and jackets, the collection has met with a certain degree of success among the younger generation. And the fashion designer isn't stopping there. He is already planning to add to this collection with basics for day-to-day wear, and even to test out dyeing of this new kind of fabric, which, for the moment, is only available in white.

Ryohei Kawanishi is not the only designer to have worked on upcycling car airbags. Back in 2021, Heron Preston also presented a collection, in collaboration with Mercedes, featuring clothing made from the German automaker's used airbags.

For its part, Hyundai has used airbags, windshields and other materials from its end-of-life vehicles to craft a collection of ready-to-wear clothing for men and women. These experiments all serve to show that solutions exist to significantly reducing waste, which is partly responsible for the environmental impact of two of the most polluting industries.

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Upcycling airbags, from vehicle to wardrobe

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The jackets and bags in Ryohei Kawanishi's latest collection are more unusual than they might look at first glance. The Japanese fashion designer, now based in New York, took up the challenge of creating his latest collection from used airbags.

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Human survival in dystopian films - sequels being released next year

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Nature inspired materials and prints

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We are looking at the global warming and possible situation of extreme weather, we chose to look at the builder or construction workers. and put the their clothes and sunburn stuff

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Allowing the user to attain an identity using a digital alter ego

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Novel fabrics are arguably the future of fashion, as another way in which designers can set themselves apart and appeal as a sustainable option.

All the facts point to the idea that eco-leather is not a very sustainable option. Startups like Modern Meadow are combating this by creating lab-grown leather without harming animals. Likewise, companies like Bolt Threads and EntoGenetics are innovating super-strong spider silk.

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guideline for safety work wear

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Stringent regulations cover the safety workwear and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) demanded by the health and safety hazards characteristic of a building site. Beyond legal obligations, there's a responsibility to protect the well-being of your team and ensure that no delays develop through preventable work-related injury.
It's a hefty burden, and one not to be taken lightly.
The good news? A whole world of safety workwear covers every possible requirement.

The bad news? Navigating that world can be tricky.

A comprehensive guide to building site workwear is an indispensable part of your industry knowledge. Drawing together a detailed overview of everything you need to know, I'll guide you through:

the type of equipment you need

who should wear it

and what brands and manufacturers you should place your trust in

Know what you're after? Quickly jump to the section you need below.

Safety Workwear by Type

Even the most meticulously structured building site presents health and safety hazards - nothing minimises risks down to zero. With that in mind, workwear should be considered both the final line of defence against injury and the most vital.

Effective safety begins with understanding the categories of protection available, both in broad and narrow terms, so let's dive into the common classifications, the benefits each one provides, and how you can leverage them to work around diverse requirements.

Helmets

It's almost inconceivable for a construction site to pose no danger of head injury, whether from falling objects, bumps against low-hanging obstructions, or hazardous materials flying upwards. All workers at risk of such injury should be provided with a helmet that complies with EN standards. EN397 helmets are required for industrial environments.

Safety helmets should:

Resist penetration

Absorb shock

Be water resistant

Be slow burning

Should a helmet encounter severe impact, become deeply scratched, or sprayed with either chemicals or solvent-based paint, it needs to be replaced. If the fit is wrong - from loose chin straps to improper grip around the head - it must be adjusted. Finally, helmets must not interfere with the donning of other PPE, such as eye and ear protectors.

Any self-employed worker is legally obliged to provide their own helmet, and all site visitors should wear head protection in the face of a foreseeable risk of head injury. Only turban-wearing Sikhs are legally exempt.

A wide range of helmets cover every conceivable need, so you should strongly consider individual requirements. A reduced peak, for example, is advantageous when workers must look up while climbing a ladder or providing direction to those working above them. Arco produce a strong selection, including helmets boasting venting, visors, and reduced peaks.

Eye Protection

Flying particles, sparks, bright light, and splashed liquids can all cause damage to the eyes, as can hazardous fumes and heat. Fortunately, a diverse array of PPE eyewear is available.

Both the frames and lenses must feature the CE symbol and manufacturer's logo to certify an adherence to EU requirements. All safety frames must pass the European EN166 standard, while lenses can meet various safety standards depending on their intended use.

Several factors will play into that intended use, including:

Lens shading to dictate light transmission

The strength of the lens to withstand impact

Shape or design of the frame to protect against splashes, provide a complete seal, or screen the entire face

UV Protection level to guard against glare damage

Anti-scratch and anti-mist lenses are recommended, and eye protection must interact properly with other PPE, such as helmets and respirators, as well as a worker's personal prescription lenses.

Bollé set a high standard, offering several lightweight options for optimal comfort. Dickies, Arco, Silverline and other popular manufacturers also provide a more than worthy selection.

Eye Protection

Facing a daily or weekly average exposure of 85 decibels poses a risk of hearing loss. Workers must be provided with proper protection, with a maximum exposure limit value of 87 decibels when equipment is worn.

Protection can be provided against constant low-level sound, such as you might experience while working near heavy machinery, or sharp impact noise, such as you might encounter while using a hammer. Workers must be provided with a selection of protection options, with options generally breaking down into over-ear protectors and in-ear plugs.

For general use, Arco's range of simple Ear Defenders is a good option, though more sophisticated items, such as the Sensear Smart Group, can be picked up if you need two-way radio and further niche features. In-ear plugs must be made specifically for use in construction - Arco provides a handy dispenser to help prevent unhygienic reuse. Several products fit around the wearing of other PPE - 3M's PELTOR ProTac III ear defenders, for example, are helmet mounted.

Face Masks

Face masks prevent the inhalation of hazardous substances and airborne debris. Dust, mists, gases, and fumes must be filtered, and workers require face masks in areas where oxygen levels are low. If you're working in a confined space, around chemicals and sprays, or handling a dusty powder, face masks should be provided.

You'll need to make certain that each one suits the specific wearer, task, and environment to ensure that no additional risks are created. You shouldn't use the same mask utilised for working in a dusty environment as you would for working around hazardous chemicals. Precise face mask configurations exist for a reason.

An extensive and diverse range of face masks is available. Simple fold-flat dust masks are ideal for most workers. However, exposure to certain hazardous substances will require a sealed full-face respirator; Scott Safety and 3M supply a wide-ranging selection.

Clothing

Made from durable material that is resistant to abrasion and typically fully-waterproof, protection clothing guards against everything from adverse weather conditions to chemical splashes.

If workers will be facing temperature extremes, hazardous splashes, potential impact and abrasion, electrostatic build-up, or slick surfaces, safety clothing must be provided. Of course, such clothing also protects against the excessive wear of personal clothing, and it offers no means of entanglement or catching while navigating confined areas.

Overalls and boiler suits are useful for providing light protection, while tougher trousers and jackets should be worn under more extreme conditions. Gloves, armlets, wrist cuffs, mitts, and gauntlets should be used to protect the hands, while specialist clothing, such as chain mail aprons, may be required for certain tasks.

As ever, a proper fit is required, and you shouldn't adapt the use of one type of protective clothing across diverse tasks.

High-Vis

Workers exposed to reduced visibility must be provided with high-vis clothing.

Whether due to low natural light, adverse weather conditions, or working in enclosed or semi-enclosed environments, visibility can be affected to the point where accidents become likely.

All high-vis clothing must be BS EN 471 standard, as well as CE marked. As a general rule, darker conditions require more conspicuous materials, and you should also select between different levels of retroreflection performance. Both factors run from Class 1 to Class 3. When minimum protection and visibility is required, a high-vis waistcoat is ideal, but many workers will require full-length high-vis clothing to ensure complete protection, especially when working around larger vehicles or in near-dark conditions.

Footwear

Safety footwear can protect the foot, increase traction, or perform both tasks at once. Workers facing treacherous footing or environments where trauma against the foot is likely are required to don protective footwear.

Construction workers often face loose, uneven, or slick terrain, so slip resistant footwear is critical, and that slip resistance should adhere to EN ISO safety standards. The type of slip-resistance required will differ according to the surface, so you must select the right type and resist the urge to use the same footwear across varying conditions.

Additionally, safety footwear should be of solid construction to protect the foot against impact from dropped items or accidental strikes against obstructions. Look for steel-toes and penetration-proof soles.

Safety Workwear by Job

A building site makes a helmet and durable workwear essential, but separate roles tend to demand their own special equipment.

It's important to note that rules are never hard and fast, but each common job can be allotted its own general equipment. Time to learn how the duties of each workperson on your site line up with your responsibility to provide proper safety workwear.

Groundworker

Groundworkers carry out initial site work, from creating access routes to constructing drainage systems. High-visibility jackets, fully waterproof steel-toed boots, thick, insulated gloves, and hard-wearing safety clothing are all vital when working in such exposed conditions.

Electrician

Generally tasked with fitting, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, electricians often work in confined spaces and will regularly handle systems the pose a severe risk of electrical shock. As such, proper safety equipment is vital.

Electricians should be equipped with rubber insulating gloves, with liner gloves used inside to diminish discomfort and leather protective gloves optionally worn over the top to protect against cuts, scratches, and punctures. Gloves should fit well and maintain flexibility to allow for dexterous handling of smaller items.

Arc rated jackets, trousers, and visors should be used to protect against possible electric arc explosions, which can create intense heat and pressure, and fire retardant clothing should be used at all times.

Plumber

Plumbers work with hazardous and unpleasant substances, are frequently required to access confined areas, and are often involved in construction, so they require a wide range of safety equipment.

Full overalls or protective clothing is required, with minimal points that can be caught by obstructions and a durable surface that will resist cuts and abrasions. When working with possible electrical currents, non-conductive clothing should be worn. The eyes should also be protected from sparks, drips, and dust, and leather or latex gloves are a necessity to guard against any injury to the hands or contact with hazardous or unpleasant materials. Plumbers may also come into contact with harsh chemicals or sewer gases; the unpleasant and unhygienic nature of such conditions requires the use of an enclosed mask with filter. Finally, plumbers often work in relatively loud environments; protective earwear will be required when sound levels reach 85 decibels or more.

Plasterer

Whether applying different kinds of plaster to walls and ceilings or overseeing the construction of framework, plasterers require appropriate safety work wear. Such professionals are at an increased risk of developing respiratory problems, including rhinitis, through breathing in dust, so proper face masks are essential; if chemicals are being used, a full-face mask with filter is necessary. Dust, as well as dripping plaster, can invade the eyes, so goggles or protective glasses are needed, and a hard hat should be used at all times.

Plasterers can also be exposed to chemicals through skin contact, so full-body coverings are recommended, as are thick gloves to prevent injuring or irritating the hands.

Mason

Cutting stone, concrete, and tiles can put masons at risk of several serious health problems. As their work predominantly involves shaping such materials, face masks and fully-enclosed protective eyewear should be provided, with full-face masks required when heavy clouds of dust are expected.

Masons will work with their hands, whether using power tools, mixing concrete, or lifting and handling heavy items. They may also encounter harsh chemicals. As such, strong protective gloves are required, and protective footwear should be worn at all times. Masons will almost certainly work in areas that experience 85 decibels or more of sound, so ear protectors will also be required. With eye protection, ear protection, face mask, and helmet all possibly needing to be worn at once, masons often benefit from more expensive combination safety wear.

Carpenter

Anyone working extensively with wood needs to protect both their eyes and their ears. On-site carpentry involves lots of cutting and shaping, so safety glasses should be used to prevent sawdust invading the eyes, and proper hearing protectors must guard against the constant noise created by power tools. You should also use a face mask to filter sawdust from the air you breathe, and working with a lathe, which generates plenty of flying chips, should demand the use of a full-face shield.

Clothing does not need to be particularly hardwearing, but it must be close-fitting to avoid becoming trapped in machinery.

Labourer

Labourers typically fill a variety of roles across a construction project. With such varying duties to perform, labourers will characteristically require a full complement of safety workwear, including ear protectors, eye protectors, hard hats, face masks, protective clothing, and protective footwear. Protective clothing and footwear should be worn at all times to ensure adaptability, but the main thing to keep in mind with labourers is that identical safety wear shouldn't be used across all tasks. For example, heavy-duty rubber gloves should be used when working with concrete, while insulated gloves and sleeves should be used when working around electrical systems.

Decorator

Decorators add those all-important final touches, but they require adequate protection regardless of how complete the project. Safety glasses are recommended to prevent paint flecks entering the eye, and safety gloves should be used while working with any abrasive chemicals or sanding down rough surfaces. Since decorators may be working around ongoing construction work, hard-wearing steel-toed boots are recommended.

Welder

Decorators add those all-important final touches, but they require adequate protection regardless of how complete the project. Safety glasses are recommended to prevent paint flecks entering the eye, and safety gloves should be used while working with any abrasive chemicals or sanding down rough surfaces. Since decorators may be working around ongoing construction work, hard-wearing steel-toed boots are recommended.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy equipment operators are tasked with handling large machinery and vehicles, including bulldozers, loaders, forklifts, excavators, cranes, mixers, and heavy haul trucks.

Since heavy equipment operators often spend plenty of time sitting, warmer clothing is required. Clothing should be high-vis since operators will be working near larger vehicles. Steel-toed boots should be worn to protect the feet while entering and exiting the vehicle, and tight-fitting padded gloves should be worn to prevent any soreness in the hands. Most heavy equipment is extremely loud, so ear protectors should be provided; since communication lines need to stay open, heavy equipment operators can benefit from ear protectors with inbuilt two-way radio.

Site Manager

As an individual tasked with overseeing both the operation of an entire project and the welfare of all workers, a site manager must set a supreme safety workwear example. Heavy-duty protective clothing will rarely be required, but site managers should always wear high-vis clothing to ensure they can be picked out as they move across the site. Additionally, site managers should protect themselves against any and all hazards, even if they will only encounter them for short periods. Ear, protectors, eye protectors, and face masks should be available at all times and worn whenever appropriate.

Safety Workwear by Brand

By this stage, you should appreciate the safety workwear commonly demanded by each role and the basic varieties of each type available, but it also pays to understand areas of specialisation among individual brands. Let's finish with a quick overview of the products you can expect from some of the industry's most well-known names.

The Caterpillar brand, also known as CAT Workwear, has extended to cover casual footwear, but their working shoes and boots remain some of the most popular around. Even while enjoying cool industrial styling, Caterpillar footwear is rugged and dependable, with plenty of options to choose from to suit differing conditions. Products like the Moor Safety Trainer and Electric Safety Boot deliver outstanding heat resistance and steel toes, while tougher models like the Spiro Honey Safety Boot boast anti-static, oil repellent, chemical resistant, and acid resistant construction.

JCB is known for providing dependable stylish workwear, manufactured from the highest quality fabrics, that transfers easily from the workplace to the world outside. All JCB safety footwear has dual density soles for maximum comfort, some feature water resistant uppers and waterproof and breathable lining for extra protection in adverse weather conditions.

Dr Martens footwear is well-known for its iconic black leather/yellow stitching design style, and their products have become landmarks of British style. Beyond fashion, Doc Martens also cater to construction professionals with a diverse range of industrial boots. Noted for their comfort, these boots also provide everything from electrical insulation to steel-toed construction. Several longer boots, such as the pull-on Howk Rigger, blend waterproofing with heavy-duty protection and traditional styling, plus an air-cushioned sole resistant to oil, fat, petrol, and alkali.

Like Caterpillar and Dr Martins, Timberland has become known predominantly for casual boots, yet they maintain an excellent reputation for safety workwear. The Pro Safety Work Boot, with a non-metallic protective toe cap for thermal insulation, ankle padding for comfort, penetration resistant steel middle, and anti-static sole, is a perennial favourite. Beyond footwear, Timberland produces some fine light-duty work clothing, including hard wearing work trousers with kneepad slots, reinforced pockets, and durable construction making them perfect as floor-layers. Waterproofs and insulated body warmers are also available.

Dating back to 1922, Dickies delivers an exhaustive array of safety workwear and PPE. From high-vis jackets to respiratory face masks to heavy duty work boots, Dickies can be counted upon to provide a solid foundation for all safety needs. If you need more specialised or sophisticated equipment, niche brands can work around specific demands. For example, Dickies' ear defenders are cost-effective and tailor-made for general needs, but a Peltor model, while more expensive, will deliver higher decibel protection and advanced communications hardware.

One of the newer brands, Scruffs have been producing safety workwear since 2003, with an emphasis on uniting style, performance, and practicality. Covering protective clothing and footwear, Scruffs provide a wide range of safety boots and shoes under a variety of ratings, plus hardwearing trousers, tops, shorts, base layers, jackets, and waterproofs. A range of cost-effective safety glasses and hats is also available.

Silverline are a company comparable to Dickies, with a wide-ranging inventory of safety workwear covering most key areas instead of one narrower segment. Clothing, eye protection, ear protection, high-vis wear, and helmets are all available, plus a strong selection of restraint kits to guard against falls. For larger orders of common safety workwear, Silverline is an excellent place to start.

Accommodating the needs of extreme sports athletes and Olympians as well as construction and industrial workers, Bollé is a world-leader when it comes to protective eyewear. Goggles, glasses, and face shields are top of the line, with numerous options and superior visibility a hallmark of the brand. Glasses, such as the Baxter range, combine lightweight materials with premium comfort enhancements, while ultra-enveloping face shields provide an exceptional range of vision. With this in mind, Bollé should be your first port of call for eye protection that can be worn all day without discomfort.

Worker safety across a building site isn't possible without a penetrating and extensive knowledge of safety workwear regulations, which is exactly what you've just developed.

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The Complete Safety Workwear Guide for Working on a Building Site - Orbital Fasteners

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Fashion clinic @HK
redesigning and upcycling deadstock garments and material
providing garments second life

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Digital-native shoppers are buying into virtual fashion — intangible garments that they can collect and ‘wear’ in the online world.

Ralph Lauren, for instance, recently launched a virtual store on Roblox. Here, players can purchase digital garments inspired by its real-world designs to dress their characters.

Meanwhile, brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton are capitalizing on the fashion NFT (blockchain-based, tradable, digital assets) trend, with the luxury fashion NFT market set to grow to $25bn by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Founded by recent Chemical Engineering PhD graduates Aida Rafat and Anton Firth, and Professor Jason Hallett, DyeRecycle's innovative technology proposes a new way to colour clothing, sustainably.

DyeRecycle provide a circular chemical technology to decolour textile waste and reuse old dyes. Their patent-pending process takes in coloured textile waste and transfers the colour onto new material, decolourising the waste. The resulting white fibres are then more easily recycled and carry a higher value.

DyeRecycle’s process also recycles the dyes, creating a new, circular source of dyes and reduces the leaching of dyes and chemicals in the fabrics to the soil from landfill. The extracted dyes are robust and the shades and colours in the subsequent dyeing process can be carefully controlled and applied to a range of textures.

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Petit Pli turns recycled plastic bottles into clothes that expand with the child who wears them, reducing water and carbon footprints, and the need to keep buying new clothes. Their circular design approach eliminates waste before, during and after use, with garments that grow up to seven sizes.

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IBM Report: 6/10 consumers are willing to change their buying behaviour in minimising the environmental footprint (increase during pandemic period)

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The growing potential of 3D printing has ignited interest in 4D printing – an emergent technology that uses dynamic materials in 3D printers

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The global AI market is forecast to be worth $554.3bn by 2024, and products will increasingly be designed directly by AI. Tech YouTuber Harrison Kinsley created GAN Theft Auto, a neural network that has generated its own versions of landscapes in the video game Grand Theft Auto.

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changes colour when different temperature is sensed on the wearer

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KnitWarm | Hong Kong | Heat-conductive textile | stylish

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KnitWarm is the originative and stylish heat conductive smart textile, which is invented, designed and made in Hong Kong. It is fabricated & warm up in 30 seconds with a 5V2A power bank. We removes the undesirable bulkiness & unaesthetic appeal & unlocks a wide range of applications.

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more adapted to the body and to its movements

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By Anouk Wipprecht
The wearer’s own breath will help to signal the defence posture of the robotic arms
fully 3D printed with Selective Laser Sintering technology.

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piece by OFF GOD

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act as heat regulating switch that keeps you warm when cold, and cools you down when hot
made from heat-sensitive yarn

When the yarn is hot or wet, it collapses into a tight bundle, effectively opening gaps in the cloth to enable heat loss. The opposite effect occurs when the textile is cold or dry: the fibres expand, reducing gaps to prevent heat from escaping.

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most versatile natural fibers
antibacterial, durable and resilient, and work as a natural air-conditioning system.

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generated from food waste, such as coconut "Nullarbor" as an sustainable alternative to rayon and cotton

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soft, silky and lightweight as an alternative to non-organic cotton or synthetic silks

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includes apple leather, mango leather, mushroom leather, pineapple leather,

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Nano Technology
Chemical coating finishing