Protective workwear for women: Ergonomic. Safe. Well thought out.
Imagine this: A fitter climbs down from a maintenance platform and suddenly her unisex jacket catches on a protruding part. A quick jerk and she loses her balance, narrowly escaping a fall. She might have been spared this scary moment if she had been wearing the right protective equipment.
Why is PPE for women a topic in its own right?
In hectic everyday working life, it is often simply tolerated when poorly fitting PPE slips, gets tangled or is simply uncomfortable. However, it is precisely such circumstances that not only impair well-being, but also confidence in one's own protection - with noticeable consequences for satisfaction and performance.
A clear trend has been observed for years: More and more women are entering traditionally male-dominated sectors such as construction, trades, electrical engineering and engineering. Targeted adaptation of equipment for women therefore makes a significant contribution to making needs-based occupational safety accessible to all.
Anatomical differences - the basis for customised PPE for women
The basis for customised PPE for women is an understanding of the anatomical differences between men and women. The key anatomical differences include:
- Waist-to-hip ratio: On average, women have a narrower waist and wider hips than men. This different ratio influences the fit of waist heights, jacket lengths and the cut in the hip area.
- Upper body length and shoulder width: Women usually have a shorter upper body length and narrower shoulders. Unisex or men's cuts are therefore often too wide and too long, resulting in clothing that slips or hinders movement.
- Arm and leg length and circumference: The difference in arm and leg lengths and their circumference affects the fit. A precise fit is particularly important for protective clothing.
- Chest and rib cage: The chest circumference in women in particular can lead to taut material and therefore uncomfortable cutting in the chest area.
Professional solutions instead of improvisation
If your clothes don't fit properly, you might tend to wear them incorrectly, combine them inappropriately or even cut them to size yourself. However, we strongly advise against this. Modern PPE consists of highly specialised materials with precisely coordinated components. Any subsequent changes can impair the protective function and invalidate the certificate.
Ergonomic multi-standard PPE from ASATEX
Fit is not a comfort detail, but a safety factor. That is why we have developed the women's multinorm jacket 8403JAOE and the women's multinorm trousers 8403BH, PPE that is specially tailored to the ergonomics of the female body - for optimum protection without compromise.
In addition to the usual high product standards at ASATEX, the jacket follows the natural contours of the body with ergonomically placed knitted inserts in the back and hip area and noticeably increases freedom of movement. A slightly shorter sleeve length and narrower shoulders prevent protruding sections, while precise chest and waist darts ensure freedom of movement in the necessary areas without constricting.
The clear lines of the jacket are continued in the 8403BH trousers: knitted inserts in the waistband, additional darts and an ergonomic adjustment of the thigh cut complete our concept.
Conclusion
Protective workwear specifically for women is more than a trend - it is an expression of a conscious commitment to improving the protection and comfort of female professionals and recognising their important role in the industry.