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Q: How should I care for my PPC product?
A: It is essential that the wearer adheres to the care instructions on the garment labelling and also the Use Care and Maintenance brochure where inserted to relevant garment packaging.

Personnel should not attempt to repair their garment, as the manufacturer using qualified materials must carry out all repairs. Unauthorised repairs will invalidate PPC?s warranty and may expose the wearer to hazardous conditions.
Q: Why is cleaning and general maintenance of PPC and PPE product so important?
A: After working in a contaminated area, it is important that these substances are cleaned from the product to ensure that the protective clothing can service efficiently for future use and also not expose the wearer to harmful chemicals.

Dirt, grime and particles if not cleaned off clothing, may result in the protective performance qualities of the fabric to be reduced.

Chemical contaminants, if not cleaned off clothing or PPE can expose the wearer to a harmful substances even after the wearer has left the hazardous environment. This is why correct care and maintenance is extremely important in retaining the performance level of a PPC or PPE product.

Q: How do I determine which PPC style or product is right for me?
A: As there are so many different types of work environments, PPC will first establish your specific needs in your working environment to then create a design solution.
Q: Do your products offer full UV protection?
A: Different fabrics offer a series of UVR-absorbing property levels. Generally, darker colours block more UV rays and less UV passes through tightly woven or knitted fabrics. If you require your garment to be of a specific UV rating, PPC will evaluate your environment to select the appropriate UV level protection required for your working needs.
Q: How does PPC keep up todate with the latest technologies in fabric developments and innovative clothing designs?
A: PPC has strong relationships with Occupational Health and Safety Industry Experts, Fire Authorities, Global Textile Suppliers to keep us in the latest of technologies and developments.

Our PPC team includes Skilled Design Technicians and Clothing Engineers who are constantly researching new innovations through Technical Publications, Internet Research and Global Travel. Even our Manufacturing workers are informed of new methods in garment construction to help make innovations a reality.

PPC is committed to ongoing investment in the latest manufacturing technology.

Q: Do you have more product listings that are not featured on the PPC website?
A: PPC has a diverse range of products beyond this website that ranges from Corporate Wear business shirts and ties to High Visibility vests and boots and Fire Retardant Protective Clothing. With our partner CTE, PPC can provide you with all your working professional needs.
Q: Which applications do you currently supply PPC and PPE products to?
A: PPC holds a proven reputation in a wide range of applications. We have achieved this through our teamwork and commitment in providing excellent product and service and are proud to say that we supply products to the following applications:

Military

Fire & Rescue

Police

Ambulance/Paramedic

Emergency & Disaster Services

Electrical & Gas Utilities

Mining & Minerals Processing

Metal Smelting & Manufacture

Welding & Engineering

Construction

Molten Substance Manufacturing

Freight & Passenger Transport

Road Transport Logistics

 

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