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uvex protects people and the planet

uvex’s corporate mission of "protecting people" is more relevant than ever!
uvex’s commitment to protecting people also includes responsibility with respect to society and the environment. As a family business, sustainability has been at the forefront of the company‘s thoughts and actions for many years.

uvex has set itself ambitious goals in terms of the environment, the economy and society. In its manufacturing facilities, uvex is working hard to increase energy efficiency and doing everything it can to become carbon-neutral in the near future.

High quality standards for products are combined with the development of recycling concepts and the use of bio-based materials. The durability and long service life of uvex products helps to reduce waste and conserve resources.

sustainable safety glasses

uvex i-planet series: Completely sustainable. With full protection. 

The uvex i-range is our new flexible 3-in-1 safety eyewear line with the right product for many workplace hazards or environments. The uvex i-range planet variant also sets standards in terms of sustainability: we use recycled and bio-based materials for our innovative safety glasses as part of environmentally friendly and resource-saving production. The properties of our safety glasses (e.g. mechanical strength, UV protection, design and comfort) are not affected in any way.

 

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  • Side arms made from castor oil

  • Face seal made from granulate from leftover production waste

  • Headband hooks and couplings made from recycled PET bottles

  • Headband made from recycled yarn

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The paper required for the enclosed instruction manuals has been reduced by 30 %. Increasing the packaging unit from 5 to 10 safety spectacles resulted in an additional reduction in the amount of cardboard required and also produces significantly less waste

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The films of the polyester bags used consist of up to 70 % recycled material, which is obtained from production waste. All cardboard cartons are made of over 90 % recycled paper.

uvex i-range planet safety glasses features

sustainable safety glasses

uvex i-range

uvex i-lite planet

Impressive modern design with flat lens geometry.

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uvex i-guard planet

Additional protection against liquids, particles and dirt thanks to the highly flexible frame that adapts to any facial shape, without pressure 

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uvex i-guard+ planet

Goggles with headband that go above and beyond the minimum requirements and boast increased mechanical strength.

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uvex sustainable safety gloves

Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg:

Sustainable, comfort and sensitivity combined with high cut protection (Cut D)

The NEW uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg features cut level D protection and 45% sustainable materials. The combination of high-tech, high-performance fibres together with natural, sustainable bamboo-viscose and recycled polyamide delivers an extremely comfortable glove with impressive levels of protection against abrasion and cut hazards.

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By using bamboo viscose uvex is utilising a renewable raw material and recycled polyamide. Together, these sustainable materials account for 45 % of the material used. The gloves also offer greater protection to the health of the wearer than stipulated by REACH regulations as they comply with the uvex list of banned substances and the skin compatibility has been dermatologically approved by the proDERM institute.

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The glove packaging has been minimised significantly. Paper wrap is used instead of rubber bands to secure bundles. Polyester bags have not been used by uvex in it’s glove packaging for over 11 years.

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uvex safety gloves are certified according to both Environmental Management ISO 14001 and Energy Management ISO 50001 and has CO2-neutral production rating. The new block-type thermal power station (BTTP) will further reduce the energy consumption of the Lüneburg plant thanks to the high energy efficiency of > 90% of the new technology. The BTTP already meets the official emission regulations that will become legally mandatory from 01.01.2024 and is therefore one of the first in Germany to meet this standard.

uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D xg features

uvex bamboo twinflex

Sustainable and cost-effective

The uvex Bamboo TwinFlex is characterised by its additional protexxion zone at the thumb crotch, Xtra-Grip coating and extraordinary abrasion resistance (5x higher abrasion resistance than the standard with abrasion level 4). These features mean that it can be used for up to ten days, even in demanding, heavy-duty applications.

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The uvex Bamboo TwinFlex can be used for eight days longer in comparison with competitors under exactly the same conditions. These results are taken from a product test completed together with a tyre manufacturer in the heavy-duty sector.

Now even better: Bamboo TwinFlex® technology

Noticeably softer on the skin thanks to the bamboo-viscose, the smooth fit and high moisture absorption provide long-lasting comfort and high wearer acceptance. With a flexible fit thanks to the bamboo-viscose, the glove adapts precisely to fit the shape of the hand within 3 to 5 minutes of wearing.
 

6x

higher moisture absorption thanks to bamboo fibres instead of synthetic fibres

20 %

more breathable than previous uvex bamboo products in cut level D

2.8 sec

rapid water absorption

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