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FR-Treated V.S. Inherent

A common question in the market is, “Does an FR-Treated fabric lose its flame retardant properties after washing?” The answer is simple: no! Yet this remains a common misunderstanding. Therefore, we are happy to explain the difference between inherently flame retardant and FR-Treated cloths, and how both options protect the wearer from heat, flame and fire

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Our view on PFAS and why they’re still essential in workwear

The European Union wants to ban PFAS due to their harmful environmental impact.

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What is Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) and why is it important?

The Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) indicates how much oxygen is needed to ignite a material. The higher the value, the less flammable the fibre.

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HAVEP is Fair wear leader

In 2021 HAVEP achieved Fair Wear Leader status, the highest rating awarded by the Fair Wear Foundation. We are very proud of this achievement. We would like to celebrate this milestone with our employees and customers, because we could never have done it alone. Thank you for your commitment and support; this Fair Wear Leadership is also yours. You'll never work alone!

TIME FOR A DETOX

We’re currently in the middle of a detox here at HAVEP. Why? Because we are working to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals throughout the entire clothing chain. In favour of a more environmentally-friendly approach and better health and safety of all those involved. Read more!

Annual Brand Performance Check by Fair Wear Foundation

Things like an 8-hour working day and safe labour conditions are all very normal to us, but unfortunately these conditions are far from standard in many other countries. Fair Wear Foundation is a non-profit organisation that dedicates itself to create fair labour conditions in the textile sector.

HAVEP® Rework: our first circular collection

At HAVEP we believe that a circular economy is the future and that’s why we set ourselves the target of having a 90% circular collection in 2025.

Circular solution: punch bag filled with cuttings

Since 2017, we work together with Atila to make punch bags filled with textile waste coming from our workshop. A cool and sustainable solution for the 5,000 kilo cuttings we produce on a monthly basis. It also helps us to get one step closer to our target of a 90% circular production in 2025.

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Circular together : nylon made from recycled fishing nets

In a circular economy it’s all about cooperation. We can’t change the world alone, but together we can. A perfect example of how to make a huge difference by joining forces is the cooperation between Healthy Seas and Aquafil, the producer of the innovative Econyl® nylon thread. Choosing for Econyl® nylon thread gives us a unique chance to contribute to cleaning the oceans and at the same time make an important step towards a circular economy. Read more about this collaboration.

Circular solution: jeans made from cuttings

At HAVEP we want 90% of our produced work clothing to be circular in 2025. How we want to achieve this target? By exploring innovations and investing in long-term solutions. A perfect example of our sustainable innovations are the HAVEP® Attitude jeans, a pair of very strong jeans made from cuttings.

HAVEP® Multi Shield: a breakthrough in the market of standardised personal protection equipment

HAVEP launches a completely new collection of highly standardised safety clothing that has both the fit and the looks: HAVEP® Multi Shield. This new concept has been developed by a team of designers who, besides guaranteeing the most important standards, have also given lots of attention to the quality and fit of the clothing. The entire collection is industrial washable while able to maintain the standards. This makes HAVEP® Multi Shield a breakthrough in the market of standardised personal protection equipment. beschermingsmiddelen.

Choose sustainable workwear, choose the HAVEP® Green Choice label

With the HAVEP® Green Choice label we make it easier for you to make a green and conscious choice. Reduce your ecological footprint by choosing HAVEP® Green Choice products.

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