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CELEBRATE WITH US Visit TV TecStyle Visions 2018 Messe Stuttgart 15 - 17 February 2018 10 th edition Europe´s leading trade fair for textile decoration and promotion SINCE 2000 CODE: TV08X050H0118 www.images-magazine.com 42 images DECEMBER 2017 Solid Gear , part of the Hultafors Group, says its Revolution Infinity shoe lives up to its name. “Endless cushioning and comfort has until now been impossible in safety shoes, but with Solid Gear ETPU we make it possible,” says the brand. “The more energy you give, the more you get back. Upper with stretch and Cordura gives Revolution Infinity amazing properties when it comes to breathability, fit and flexibility.” It also incorporates the newly developed Nano toecap, which is said to be “40% stronger than fibreglass, lighter than other materials used and also thinner than other non-metallic toecaps”. The shoe features PU-foam Sock Technology for comfort, and has been awarded slip-resistance class SRC, the highest level of anti-slip. It’s also ESD (electrostatic dissipative) according to DIN EN 61340. www.solidgearfootwear.com According to the Health and Safety Executive, slipping and tripping is the single most common cause of major injury in UK workplaces. In addition to that, the TUC (Trades Union Congress) reports it is estimated that 80% of the adult population has some sort of foot problem. “While not all of these are a result of work activities, a large proportion are,” says the TUC. “Our feet are exposed to many dangers at work and, like every other danger, the risk can be avoided or removed if employers take simple straightforward steps to protect their workers.” FOOTWEAR