Notes on Protection

Woman construction worker in an ARX safety vest walking toward a blue porta-potty holding a hard hat on a construction site

1, 2, 3… Pee: The Gear Women Actually Need

Let’s address something that everyone in the field thinks about, plans around, and quietly dreads, but rarely talks about: bathroom access on the jobsite.

1, 2, 3… Pee: The Gear Women Actually Need

Let’s address something that everyone in the field thinks about, plans around, and quietly dreads, but rarely talks about: bathroom access on the jobsite.

Why Loose Clothing Is Dangerous: Real Workplace Risks

Why Loose Clothing Is Dangerous: Real Workplace...

When people think about workplace safety, they often picture hard hats, high-visibility vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots. The assumption is simple: if PPE is being worn, workers are protected.

Why Loose Clothing Is Dangerous: Real Workplace...

When people think about workplace safety, they often picture hard hats, high-visibility vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots. The assumption is simple: if PPE is being worn, workers are protected.

Comic showing the five stages of grief women experience when PPE does not fit properly, ending with the ARX Original Vest as a women-specific PPE solution

The 5 Stages of Grief When Your PPE Doesn't Com...

Nobody prepares you for the first time you show up to a job site and find out your safety vest comes in three sizes: large, extra large, and good luck....

The 5 Stages of Grief When Your PPE Doesn't Com...

Nobody prepares you for the first time you show up to a job site and find out your safety vest comes in three sizes: large, extra large, and good luck....

an infographic about ANSI standards for PPE

ANSI Standards for PPE: Is Your PPE Actually Co...

Buying PPE used to be simple. You'd call a supplier you trusted, place an order, and move on with your day. Today, it's a different story. Search online for a...

ANSI Standards for PPE: Is Your PPE Actually Co...

Buying PPE used to be simple. You'd call a supplier you trusted, place an order, and move on with your day. Today, it's a different story. Search online for a...

Time for Change in Workplace Safety

Time for Change in Workplace Safety

In the modern world, personal protective equipment (PPE) is a lifeline for countless workers across diverse industries. But here's a crucial question: does PPE truly cater to the unique needs...

Time for Change in Workplace Safety

In the modern world, personal protective equipment (PPE) is a lifeline for countless workers across diverse industries. But here's a crucial question: does PPE truly cater to the unique needs...

Pencil sketch of an early ARX vest design dated 11/16/21, showing three views: front, back, and inside.

"Shrink it and Pink it: Gender Bias in Product ...

Most personal protective equipment (PPE) wasn’t designed for women; it was adapted for them. The industry’s long-standing “shrink it and pink it” approach has treated women as an afterthought, not...

"Shrink it and Pink it: Gender Bias in Product ...

Most personal protective equipment (PPE) wasn’t designed for women; it was adapted for them. The industry’s long-standing “shrink it and pink it” approach has treated women as an afterthought, not...