One Size Doesn't Fit All

Home Wednesday, November 29, 2023 CURRENT ISSUE | WEBINARS | LATEST NEWS | HOT TOPICS | BUYERS GUIDE | ADVERTISE One Size Doesn't Fit All By Julieann Billings Riordan With more women entering the manufacturing workplace, its incumbent on our industry to adapt appropriately by providing more products designed specifically for women. There has been a post-pandemic surge of women moving into the manufacturing workforce, as women now account for 30 percent of all manufacturing jobs in the United States. On top of that, there is an initiative being led by the Manufacturing Institute called "35 x 30" that is focused on growing those numbers to 35 percent by the year 2030. In real numbers, since the end of the pandemic, females working in manufacturing now account for 3.77 million workers, an increase of 102,000 workers since pre-pandemic. As an industry, it's more important than ever to support this shift in the workplace with products made specifically for this growing segment of the workforce. What this means, specifically for the PPE vision market, is the development of products that are lighter-weight, form-fitting, and designed to fit a woman's face. Key features that will help to provide a snug, contoured, and reliable fit that workers should expect in women's specific PPE vision protection include a bi-material ultra-flexible temple and a non-slip adjustable nose bridge to help assure a custom fit. At the same time, advancements in lens technology that are found in larger men's sizes should also be included in women's offerings, including anti-fog and anti-scratch lens technology to ensure an overall safer experience. Events Calendar December 6 Are Your Workers Flying High? 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