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The Wearable Technology Revolution in Working Clothes
Snickers WorkTrousers are now getting
even ‘Smarter’ has been continually addressing with its
patented KneeGuard System.
Snickers Workwear has always been
renowned for its modern designs,
innovative functionality and market-
leading fabric technology. Clark says, “The study shows that 6 out
of 10 craftsmen are suffering from pain
in their knees. So, we see that there
is definitely room for improving their
wellbeing beyond just knee protection -
and our ‘Smart Workwear’ is one way”.
Now its WorkTrousers are getting
even ‘smarter’ with the integration of
technology to improve performance and
wellbeing at work.
Wearable Technology is already woven
into our daily lives through smartphones,
fitness devices, sports clothing and
accessories - to help monitor and improve
performance.
A recent study carried out in Scandinavia*
showed more than 50% of the
professional craftsmen there are cutting
corners at work and don´t use the
available health and safety equipment as
they should.
David Clark, managing director of the
Hultafors Group UK says, “Our experience
is that craftsmen usually are so focused
on getting the job done that personal
protection tends to be overlooked”.
But repeated ‘corner cutting’ over the
years definitely creates a long-term health
problem – an issue that Snickers Workwear
‘Tracker 1’ is Snickers’ first prototype of
wearable technology, a chip fitted to a
pair of WorkTrousers enabling the user
to monitor work place noise levels, heat
conditions and knee impact.
Clark goes on to say, “Market-leading
technology and innovation have long been
hallmarks of Snickers Workwear.
We are well known for our KneeGuard
System, 37.5 Fabric Technology and
technical functionality, but the integration
of ‘smart’ wearable technology into our
clothing shows the extent to which we are
looking at working clothes and wellbeing
on site in a completely new way”.
Getting more information about
Snickers Workwear is easy. You can call
the Helpline on 01484 854788; check
out www.snickersworkwear.co.uk and
download a digital catalogue; or you can
email [email protected]
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