What advantages does U‑Power workwear offer?

U-POWER has always been committed to researching innovative technologies and new materials to best meet the safety and ergonomic needs of workers.
And, in addition to materials and technologies, design and cut, fit and functionality are also particularly important, as are the small details that, on their own, can make a big difference throughout the workday. And that is precisely why U-POWER is a benchmark in the field ofaccident prevention.

Discover all the advantages ofU-Power workwear!

Attention to workers' needs is also demonstrated by the additional (and not required by regulation/standard) tests to which U-POWER work shoes and workwear are subjected.

The collaboration with Dr. Michele Montagna is U-POWER 's response toward the need for health prevention in the workplace, because a worker's well-being also passes through the choice of safety shoes and work clothes he or she wears.

1. U-POWER WORKWEAR: THE IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMICS




2. U-POWER MEN'S WORKWEAR: WORK PANTS WORLD, NOW ALSO FOR WOMEN




3. WINTER WORKWEAR: SPACE WORK JACKET




4. TECHNICAL WORKWEAR: UNIVERSE WORK VEST

New Future range/assortment: let's discover with Michele Montagna the advantages offered by the WORLD work pants, the SPACE work jacket and the UNIVERSE work vest!

U-POWER WORKWEAR: THE IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMICS

What does it mean to "meet the needs of ergonomics"?

Perhaps, not everyone knows thatprofessional clothing is subject to strict selection criteria and cognitive control (understood as information-rich mental load) in order to ensure workers psychological factors that facilitate the relationship between their anthropometry and the perception of the work environment, including the physical parameters that characterize them (temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc.).

Ergonomics is the multidisciplinary science that deals with the study of functions and interactions between humans, equipment and the environment. Thus, "responding to the needs of ergonomics," means providing a comfort solution for the worker in a way that protects his or her well-being, health and safety.

And it is with this in mind that U-POWER decided to subject its workwear ranges/assortments to additional testing by Dr. Michele Montagna.

U-POWER:

"Michele Montagna: Doctor of Exercise Science; Kinesiologist recognized by theNational Union of Kinesiologists; Master in Posturology, Consultant and lecturer in WorkErgonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disordersat Work and Certified Trainerof OccupationalHealth and Safety.
A very respectable profile!
Why conduct ergonomic testing onworkwear?"

MICHELE:

" Safety passes, in addition to compliance with the requirements for the performance of professional tasks, also and above all through its well-being and to psychological factors that can facilitate the relationship between one's body and the perception of the external environment used for the performance of work, including climatic factors, the perception of cold and heat, humidity, vento, etc.
So, I would say, carrying out tests that can establish the degree of comfort and responsiveness to these needs is definitely an indication of seriousness and quality. And, I must say, the tests carried out on the work pants, vest and jacket of the FUTURE range/assortment have pleasantly impressed me."

U-POWER MEN'S WORKWEAR: WORK PANTS WORLD, NOW WOMEN'S TOO

U-POWER:

"Let's talk about WORLDpants , nated as men's work pants and now also designed for women's workwear requirements: what advantages does it offer and what differentiates it from other styles?"

MICHELE:

"This pant uses U-4 Way stretch a technology designed for hypomobility, that is, to promote freedom of movement in the surrounding space, minimizing the discomfort attributable to stiff, inelastic fabrics.
The fabric is designed to impart coolness, and I found it to be an above-par fit and adaptability for work pants because it is both breathable and durable.
The semi-elastic fabric ensures full compliance with one's daily work duties, even when conditions are difficult, such as handling heavy loads or taking uncomfortable positions held for long periods of time.
U-4 goes along with every movement, without any hindrance!
Keep in mind that kneeling, climbing, bending, etc. are movements that overload, day after day, the body to tensions that manifest themselves in myofascial contractures.
Relying on U-4technology means being able to count on physical and psychological functionality that, inevitably, promotes concentrationthe productivity of work or, if nothing else, that does not compromise it."

U-POWER:

"What are the advantages of thistechnical workwear from a health protection point of view ?"

MICHELE:

"I can state that the use of U-4 Way Stretch improves muscular efficiency and resistance to physical exertion resulting in a reduction of risk factors related to injuries in the short term and, at the same time, an improvement in peripheral circulation during work and vehicle travel.
In addition, the presence of numerous multifunctional pockets makes it possible to have at hand tools and accessories necessary for the performance of one's work activities, thus being able to keep one's hands free, which is a guarantee of greater safety."

WINTER WORKWEAR: SPACE WORK JACKET

U-POWER:

"What can you tell me about the SPACEwork jacket , one of the Top of the line items in U-POWER workwear production?"

MICHELE:

"This jacket is designed for winter periods and cold temperatures, when you need winter workwear, protection against external sales reps such as moisture, cold, vento and rain while still ensuring good breathable properties.
The SPACEjacket thinks of everything, because it guarantees not only an ideal microclimate thanks to the Softshell fabric that creates a pleasant insulating air chamber between itself and the outside, but also has the presence of functional pockets for storing tools and accessories to carry with you at all times, freeing your hands which, as I said before, is a guarantee for your safety.
The particularity of SPACE also lies in the special U-Tex fabric : a semi-elastic membrane that allows shoulders and arms to enjoy good joint range, because it accompanies movements without hindering them, guaranteeing excellent ergonomic livability.
I'll give you an example: if a worker is hindered in his movements at a time when he cannot afford to undress by taking off his jacket, he will be forced to perform a series of antalgic reflexes and assume incorrect postures that can cause contractures, pain, inflammation and dysfunctions of various types, in addition to causing discomfort, stress and frustration at work.
Understand, then , that being able to have suitable workwear actually reducesrisk factors that, often, are not even considered because they are considered marginal and that, instead, have physical and cognitive implications that can have great influence, for better or worse."

U-POWER:

"That's right, Michele, often these factors are not considered and instead are important..."

MICHELE:

"We must never forget that inappropriate fabrics and fits at work can lead to fixing flawed postures without being fully aware of them. These postures then become automated and lead to a number of symptoms without apparent cause, such as shoulder and neck stress.
SPACE accompanies the functional effectiveness of one's workforce by reducing fatigue and general tiredness in favor of endurance and concentration.
By reducing injury risk factors in unpredictable times, the quality of general circulation and the supply of oxygen and nutrients to muscles, joints, tissues and organs benefit and the quality of life is improved."

TECHNICAL WORKWEAR: WORK VEST UNIVERSE?

U-POWER:

"What about the UNIVERSEwork vest, when is a vest preferable to a jacket?"

MICHELE:

"In workwear production, the vest is perfect for the in-between seasons - spring and fall - when temperatures are cool but not so cool as to require a jacket. Or in all work situations where the physical commitment in terms of movement and thermoregulation is such that you have to find a compromise between thermoregulation, protection and more unrestrictedarm movements.
The UNVERSEvest has the same features and technical properties as the SPACEWork Jacket with the only difference being the absence of sleeves.

U-POWER:

"So, Michele, what is your assessment of the FUTURE range/assortment ?

MICHELE:

Wanting to sum up, in the light of the tests carried out on the WORLDpants, the SPACEjacket and the UNIVERSEvest , I can say that the U-POWER garments offer in terms of general ergonomics, a fit andcomfort ofa remarkable degree , comparable to the fabrics used in the high-level technical-sports sector for the improvement of physical performance with an eye to the details that can make the working day smoother, easier and safer."

U-POWER, always one step closer to prevention for WorkerHealth, Safety and Wellness."

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