Questions from those who use work shoes and workwear

A few months ago we started a column in which we collect questions asked by our customers about workwear and safety shoes and to which U-Power tries to give comprehensive answers.

Today among the various questions collected from our users, we have selected three recurring ones that we think may be of great interest and that concern the topic of sustainability, winter clothing, and safety shoes that are best suited for working outdoors and that protect against the cold.

The topic of sustainability and global warming are on the agenda these days, and many of you have asked us about eco-friendly shoes for work.

In this article, we will introduce you to the world's prime safety shoes that are totally Carbon Neutral certified and give you tips on how to deal with the cold during these winter months.

Let's look at these topics together in more detail.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: WHICH STYLE OF WORK SHOES TO CHOOSE?




2. WINTER WORKWEAR: HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COLD?




3. WHAT ARE THE BEST SAFETY SHOES FOR THOSE WHO WORK OUTDOORS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS?

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: WHICH STYLE OF WORK SHOES TO CHOOSE?

News aboutplastic pollution andgreenhouse effect issues is something we have all heard about and can no longer overlook.

But how can we do, in our own small way, to contribute to the fight against climate change?

Each of us can pay more attention to waste and the consumer goods we buy, preferring environmentally friendly and sustainable products without sacrificing safety and comfort.

But U-Power has chosen to do more, improving its production processes to offset CO2 emissions through specific projects and has invested in R&D of new materials and technologies.

The result is a new range/assortment of work shoes using recycled and renewable materials that are totally Carbon Offset. We are talking about RED INDUSTRY GREEN.

RED INDUSTRY GREEN is the brand new line of certified Carbon Neutral work shoes , the world's prime!

But what does Carbon Neutral mean ?

It means that CO2 emissions are totally offset, according to schemes and methodologies recognized by the United Nations with the goal of achieving 100% sustainable development for our planet (read our article - learn more).

In addition, RED INDUSTRY GREEN shoes useGreen technologies that take advantage of recycled and renewably sourced materials.

We are talking about eco-friendly shoes with the quality recognized to the U-Power brand, which has always been a guarantee of comfort and safety, suitable for both men and women, in S1P SRC ESD or S3 CI SRC ESD safety rating.

The recommended style, suitable in all seasons?

The ISLAND style with uppers made of highly abrasion-resistant PUTEK SPIDER REPET, composed of 68% recycled polyester, and with a BASF BIOMASS BALANCE sole originating from 100% renewable sources (Use of REDcert2-certified products from BASF containing 100% fossil substitution with renewable raw materials in its production chain).

WINTER WORKWEAR: HOW TO COPE WITH THE COLD WEATHER?

By now, winter is here and with it, so is the rain, the vento and, above all, the cold.

Choosing the right technical clothing is essential to maintain the ideal microclimate and to work in optimal comfort. This need has prompted many to ask:

"What is the best clothing to combat the cold when working?"

Therefore, today we recommend three pieces of workwear that are ideal even during the coldest months of the year.

If you work mainly indoors, we suggest "layered" workwear so you can calibrate body heat to your personal feelings.

Certainly, you can't miss ALIEN, the comfortable, slim-fitting long-sleeve T-shirt with a ribbed collar and silkscreen print with embroidered U-Power "lion's head" logo.

Another must-have for winter is theuranus full-zip sweatshirt with a waterproof center zipper. The cuffs and bottom are in a ribbed stretch fabric that molds to the body.
Rounding out and adding to the functionality are two large patch pockets with slanted entry for added convenience.

And if sometimes, work gets done outdoors ..... there's her,the SPOCK: the water-repellent, breathable and windproof U-Power hybrid softshell jacket.

SPOCK is a versatile jacket, ideal for those doing dynamic work in cold or mid-temperate environments without sacrificing freedom of movement.Another interesting feature is the presence of seamless technology, making it free of annoying seams, while the inner lining is made of nylon and microfleece with screen printing.
The numerous pockets-two large front pockets, one chest pocket, and two inside pockets-ensure functionality and practicality.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SAFETY SHOES FOR THOSE WORKING OUTDOORS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS?

The choice of shoes is crucial since our body's energy starts from our feet.

Work shoes must give you stability, balance, protection and that essential sense of safety, especially for those who work outdoors all year round. All the more so, in the colder months it is important to choose the right safety shoes that can preserve the foot from the cold of winter and ensure stability and safety, essential features when it snows or rains.

The sole is, therefore, of great importance and it is essential that it be slip-resistant and high-grip, like the tread used for the RED LION, RED 360, RED OVER or GORE-TEX® ranges/assortments.

If you want to have extra protection, choose safety shoes in CI protection standard. This acronym certifies the cold insulation capacity of the bottom of the shoe and is ideal in winter.

While if, for example, you often work with gloves and prefer a shoe without laces, opt for safety shoes with a BOA® closure system, such as the MONSTER with highly abrasion-resistant PUTEK PLUS uppers from the RED LION range/assortment.

In addition, it is important to pay attention to the material of the upper, which must be water-resistant and breathable. Prefer tall work shoes such as the LEGEND model with uppers in soft, water-repellent grain leather and GORE-TEX® lining; footwear with uppers in soft, natural tumbled Nubuck leather, such as the BYRON model with an anti-shock heel that improves stability and grip on the ground or the HUMMER model, also with uppers in natural tumbled Nubuck leather and INFINERGY® system that ensures over 55% more energy recovery with each step.

You can find all the cold-weather-friendly safety footwear proposals directly on the U-POWER website.

To work safely all year round, choose quality!

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