“We are as committed as ever to reduce our ecological footprint without ever needing to compromise on the safety properties of our garments as they are designed to protect our wearers in the toughest situations thinkable. We sell millions of arc flash and flame-retardant protective garments. Making even small adjustments can have a meaningful impact on the environment.” said Theo de Vliegh, Managing Director for ROOTS for Safety B.V.

Along with designing garments fundamentally different to enhance longevity—which directly translates into appreciated value for money and a reduction of raw material usage—ROOTS also continuously explores and discovers opportunities for better garment fabrication and repurposing excess materials and haberdashery.

The repurposing of excessive fabrics to become liner material only effects products RO4517 (parka) and RO4547 (bomber) in both yellow and orange. The change will be effective from February 21st, 2020. From that point onwards, liners, in these aforementioned products, may have noticeably alternative colours (either navy or khaki) deriving from otherwise redundant fabrics.

“We are able to execute such upcycle modification due to the great flexibility our technical files provide us with.” said Marco Kremers, Quality & CSR Manager for ROOTS for Safety B.V. “More importantly, this means the Stormbuster Contractor products remain fully compliant to certification and need not be recertified. Which in turn means the change does not jeopardise the safety of our wearers.”

This effort is just the beginning to design, manufacture and offer arc flash and flame-retardant protective workwear without compromising safety and the environment.

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Unprecedented performance

Meet ROOTS Kermel® Textreme, the ultimate inherent FR and ARC rated garments offering the highest protection of any RAIL spec garment out there. ROOTS Kermel® Textreme is rated for GO/RT 3279 / RIS-3279-TOM, boasts FR protection rated for 100 washing cycles and a class 2 welding certificate. 

Keep in mind that the standard for these safety norms is 5 washing cycles, significantly less than what we offer. The ARC flash protection of a ROOTS Kermel® Textreme garment comes out at 9.1 cal/cm2 on just the garment and manages to reach as high as 31.8 cal/cm2 when combined with our ROOTS ARC base layer underwear, making it the best choice for high voltage work.

Laundry made easy

On top of being rated for 100 washes ROOTS Kermel® Textreme is also rated for ISO 6330 -60ºC and ISO 15797 -75ºC meaning that it can be washed both domestically and industrially at 75ºC and being tunnel dried at 155ºC while still maintaining a colour fastness that is unrivalled by any inherent FR rail garment.

Designed by everyday workers.

During the design of our ROOTS Kermel® Textreme garments, we listened closely to the demands of the people that know exactly what they want out of a garment, namely workers wearing them. It is no coincidence that we use the most breathable Textreme fibre causing significant heat stress reduction, simply because workers told us that that was their biggest issue with their garments.

Every pocket, tool loop and seam is meticulously placed to offer the wearer the greatest ease of motion whilst always having the tools for the job in an easy to reach storage space on the garment. ROOTS Kermel® Textreme garments are available as a coverall, jacket, and trousers to offer a multitude of options.

Also available in men's sizing.

We have been committed to providing protective garments to all. No matter size or gender, our products provide you with comfortable flash fire and arc flash protection. This strong commitment drives us to continue adding ladies fit garments in all our products ranges. Our first ladies fit coverall dates back a few years and one of our latest is the Kermel® Textreme Hi-Vis ladies coverall.

Discover our entire ROOTS Kermel® offering here.

Finding the perfect fit

Due to the lack of right fitting women’s garments, we noticed ladies being tempted to purchase small-sized men’s workwear as a compromise. Which leads to poorly fitted workwear – something that can be exceptionally hazardous in the workplace. The problem with oversized clothing is that it often leads to accidents whereby clothing is rolled up around the legs or sleeves. This easily gets trapped around machinery.

This acknowledgement empowered our designers to craft a selection of female fit range that’s worn in all industries: e.g. offshore, rail, utility, transportation and construction. Based on our experience and brand loyal users around the globe, we invited women from all kinds of industries to work together with us to find the perfect fit. Designs are meticulously tailored to the women’s feedback ensuring comfortable, reliable, practical and, above all, a true ladies’ fit.

More and more ranges ladies fit

Unlike other flame retardant workwear manufacturers, we have been committed to providing protective garments to all. This is especially evident in the special-sizing, -fits and tailoring options we offer. Our first ladies fit coverall dates back a few years. This strong commitment drives us to continue adding ladies fit garments in all our product ranges. Our latest true ladies fit coverall is the Textreme Hi-Vis ladies coverall, which is certified to 100 industrial washing cycles!

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The conference focuses on sharing knowledge to help you engage your workforce, prevent work-related illness and successfully manage risks.

As Arc Flash protection expert, ROOTS was invited to exhibit its latest flame retardant and arc flash protective garments to arm delegates with essential specialist knowledge. Such expertise is vital to the gas, water and electricity industries to keep your workforce safe and healthy. We know that's your number one priority.

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Finding the perfect fit

Due to the lack of right fitting women’s garments, we noticed ladies being tempted to purchase small-sized men’s workwear as a compromise. Which lead to poorly fitted workwear – something that can be exceptionally hazardous in the workplace. The problem with oversized clothing is that it often leads to accidents whereby clothing is rolled up around the legs or sleeves. This easily gets trapped around machinery.

This acknowledgement empowered our designers to craft a selection of female fit range that’s worn in all industries: e.g. offshore, rail, utility, transportation and construction. Based on our experience and brand loyal users around the globe we invited women from all kinds of industries to work together with us to find the perfect fit. Designs are meticulously tailored to the women’s feedback ensuring comfortable, reliable, practical and above all a true ladies’ fit.

More and more ranges

Unlike other flame retardant workwear manufacturers we have been committed to providing protective garments to all. This is especially evident in the special-sizing, -fits and tailoring options we offer. Our first ladies fit coverall dates back a few years. This strong commitment drives us to continue adding ladies fit garments in all our product ranges.

Have you a buzzing question? We are here to help!

If you have a question regarding Arc Flash protection or garments that are available in a ladies fit. Please contact your Arc Flash Specialist; you may call us at +31(0)2955955 or e-mail: info@roots-original.com.

On this notion, we herewith announce that our Stormbuster Invincible range (RO35-series) will be discontinued.

The discontinuation concerns the following products:
- RO3517 – Stormbuster Invincible Waterproof Parka
- RO3527 – Stormbuster Invincible Waterproof BIB
- RO3557 – Stormbuster Invincible Waterproof Bodywarmer
- RO3537 – Stormbuster Invincible Waterproof Trousers

We know that health, safety and wellbeing of your workforce is your number one priority. ROOTS cares deeply about the safety of anyone wearing our products, understanding the hazardous condition to which our garments need to offer protection drives us, like no other garment manufacturer, to go beyond the standard.

We henceforth recommend our other Stormbuster Classic Waterproof garments as the perfect replacement. It offers the same superb water repellency, the best breathability and uncompromised safety features.

Need advice?

If you need advice on Flame Retardant and Arc Flash Protective workwear. We are here to help. Contact us by e-mail or call us on: +31 (0)10 2955955; from 08:15 till 17:00 (GMT+1).

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The Utility Week Health & Safety Conference will take place at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre on December 6th, 2017. It's the only conference focused on health and safety within the UK's gas, water and electricity industries. The conference focuses on sharing knowledge to help you engage your workforce, prevent work-related illness and successfully manage risks.

As arc flash protection expert, ROOTS was invited to exhibit its latest flame retardant and arc flash protective garments to arm delegates with essential specialist knowledge. Such expertise is vital to the gas, water and electricity industries to keep your workforce safe and healthy. We know that's your number one priority.

The new design improves product overviews, searchability and usability. Products are categorized and segmented into 8 relating industries making it far easier to find products tailored to your specific needs. Also, our product pages contain much more detailed information and optimized navigation structures.

With the launch of the new website new features will continuously be added to improve user-friendliness and provide better more in-depth information on products. We invite you to connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay engaged and remain up-to-date with product updates, innovations, the Heroes of ROOTS, and the latest information. 

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