Episode 15| Join us as we interview Abigail Louw, Marketing Manager at Sweet-Orr. We discuss the brand’s commitment to high-quality protective workwear, particularly the importance of conti suits in worker safety. Abigail outlines Sweet-Orr’s history, customization options, and rigorous attention to detail in their manufacturing process. The conversation also highlights Sweet-Orr’s core values of durability, safety, and precision, alongside their family-oriented business culture. We offer insights into selecting appropriate garments for specific work environments and key considerations to look out for when doing this.

Key Points

• Introduction to Sweet-Orr and their offering
  • Oldest protective workwear company in South Africa with a rich history dating back to 1871.
  • Customized protective workwear solutions tailored to industry and user needs.
• Guidance for Safety Professionals
  • Importance of selecting the correct PPE for specific jobs and environments.
  • Sweetor’s role in advising and ensuring appropriate safety solutions.
• Fabric Considerations
  • Overview of essential and specialized workwear ranges:
    • 100% Cotton: Comfortable, breathable options for low-risk environments.
    • D59 Flame Retardant: For hazardous environments with exposure to fire or acids.
    • Inherent Flame Resistance: Advanced protection woven into the fabric’s structure.

This podcast is an informative guide for safety managers and procurement teams to better understand and select protective workwear tailored to their needs.

Shop safety workwear as well as PPE on our website:https://protekta.co.za/product-category/workwear/conti-suits/