Product of the Year- Seraphina Active Sports Bra
We have been working to create and develop meaningful flame resistant garments that are not only made from one of the most protective fabrics on the market, but also made in a sustainable way to ensure we continue pursuing our mission. Made in the USA is important to us and we are proud of the direction our mission is taking us.
Imagine our joy in receiving the email from OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) on July 28, 2022 telling us our Active Fit Sport Bra received a 2022 New Product of the Year award! The development of this product has not been without trial and error, blood, sweat, and tears. Ok, maybe not blood, but a lot of sweat and tears to get everything right. The style, the fit, the skill of those who could actually sew the product in the right way to make it what it is.
To look at it, one may see a bra, but to us, we see all of the design elements that finally came together to give us the size range we demanded. We see pattern pieces that were graded once, then twice, then thrown out and started again to get the cup to fit without being pointy. We see the numerous pieces (13 in fact) that are all hand cut – twice because it is lined – from a fabric that seems so delicate yet requires a special blade to cut through it. We see the hours spent determining which stitching type would give flex where we needed it and strength somewhere else. We see the components such as the slides on the straps and the specialty elastic all flame resistant and certified to endure the hottest, and most dangerous conditions and all sourced from USA manufacturers and made in the USA. We see the design of the slide cover to bring additional protection and comfort for the consumer who will surely be wearing it in environmental conditions most would prefer to avoid. We see the pending utility patent that will secure all of the hard work and dedication that went in to bringing this product from an idea to a reality that will provide the ultimate in protection to those who choose to wear it.
Just a bra? No, it is a badass protector of personal assets that works to keep women looking the same after a thermal incident as they did getting dressed that morning. Women are working hard on the job and are making positive impacts in every workplace. Seraphina Safety Apparel will continue working hard to create and develop safety apparel that protects and supports women along the way.
Thank you OH&S for recognizing what it takes to be a change maker. Congratulations to all of the winners whose efforts in making a difference have been rewarded. We are happy to stand among all of them listed below:
EHS Software
Benchmark Digital Partners LLC: Benchmark ESG Med Data
Electrical Safety
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Leviton Powerswitch Disconnect Switch with Inform Technology
Emergency Response
Blackline Safety: Product Partnership: G7 EXO & Vlahi Systems Plume Monitoring
Guardhat: Guardhat Gas Detection and Analytics Solution
Emergency Showers & Eyewash
Haws Corporation: AX16 AXION Advantage Lab Eye/Face Wash Retrofit Kit
Fall Prevention
MSA Safety: MSA Cable Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
Fall Protection: Harness/SRL
FallTech: 8' FT-X EdgeCore Class 2 Leading Edge Personal SRL
Foot Protection: Transitional Styles
KEEN Utility: Roswell
Hand Protection: Chemical/Liquid- Resistant
Mechanix Wear: Mechanix Wear SpeedKnit Nitrile Coated M-PACT Gloves
Superior Glove: STXWPNVB
Hand Protection: Impact-Resistant
Mechanix Wear: Mechanix Wear SpeedKnit Nitrile Coated M-PACT Gloves
Hand Protection: Puncture- Cut/Resistant
Magid: D-ROC DX+ Technology Coreless Work Glove
Head Protection
Malta Dynamics: Malta Dynamics Type II Safety Helmet
Hearing Protection
Honeywell: Honeywell Impact In-Ear PRO
Heat Stress Protection
MSA Safety: MSA V-Gard C1 Hard Hat
High Visibility Products
Portwest: PW342 - PW3 Hi-Vis Extreme Rain Pants
Industrial Hygiene – Dust Control
EXAIR Corporation: HollowStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle
Industrial Hygiene – Gas Monitors
MSA Safety: MSA ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable
Infectious Disease Control
Vaask: Vaask
Internet of Things
Guardhat: Guardhat Worker Condition Monitoring Solution
Lifting Safety
Andax Industries: Transformer Containment Bag | Bag it 'n Tag it
Lighting
Streamlight, Inc.: Streamlight Survivor X
On-site Training
e-Hazard: Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training and Hands-on Skills Demonstration
PPE for Women
Radians, Inc.: Radians SJ930-3 Women's Class 3 Quilted Bomber Jacket
Seraphina Safety Apparel & Manufacturing, LLC: Active Fit Sport Bra
Protective Apparel
SureWerx: Due North GripPro Spikeless
Respiratory Protection
Honeywell: Honeywell North Primair 900 Series Headgear
Safety Barriers
A-SAFE Inc: A-SAFE StepBumper
Safety Knives/Cutters
Slice: Slice Auto-Retractable Squeeze-Trigger Utility Knife
Safety Monitoring Devices
SOBRsafe: SOBRcheck
Signage & Identification
Andax Industries: Transformer Containment Bag | Bag it 'n Tag it
Transportation Safety
Andax Industries: Big Containment Pac
Vision Protection
Gateway Safety: SteelyBlues Metal Detectable Safety Eyewear
Wearable Devices
MSA Safety: MSA ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable