Blog posts tagged with 'australian standards'

In the rugged terrains of the Australian mining and construction industries, where workers are often at the mercy of unpredictable weather, the quality of wet weather gear is not just about comfort—it's about safety and productivity. The backbone of ensuring the effectiveness of this critical gear is the Australian Standard AS 2001.2.17:1987, which provides a rigorous framework for testing the resistance of fabrics to water penetration. This blog explores how this standard applies to the mining and construction sectors and delves into the science behind the testing of wet weather garments.