In this article, we’ll explore PFAS and how new regulations are impacting the garment industry. PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl chemicals) are a type of DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating that makes clothing resistant to water and oil. You’ll find DWR coatings in outdoor gear, sportswear, workwear, and even medical clothing. PFAS have been used for years because […]
In healthcare facilities, the temperature of medication in refrigerators is often recorded manually. In practice, this means that an employee of the institution goes through all refrigerators every day to check and record the temperature of the medication. This data is then manually entered into the system. For healthcare facilities with multiple locations, this is […]
What is the dew point? Every container contains moisture, even if it is not always visible. Even before the goods are loaded into the container, a measurement will show with 100% certainty that there is moisture (water vapor) in the air. Moisture is in the container floor that has been cleaned, in the pallets that […]
Not everyone in the logistics sector is aware of the risks associated with sea transport. Annually, $500 billion worth of goods is lost due to container damage, with at least 10% of this loss attributed to moisture. Many companies are already taking action to combat moisture issues. They wrap products in special foil or use […]
Everyone has held a baggie in their hands that says, “Do not eat!” This little bag was in your new bag, for example, with your shoes in the box, or with your phone. This article explains what that pouch is for. What are desiccants? That little bag is a desiccant. Desiccants come in different […]
As a teacher you probably recognize it, especially on hot days; students complaining of headaches, they are less alert and do not absorb the material well. But these complaints can also occur in other public spaces where many people are present. The cause could well be an excessive level/presence of carbon dioxide/CO₂. Frequent in the […]
Smulders has been guaranteeing high-quality products for the horse market for twenty years. Everything, including horse boxes, is developed and produced in-house, in Poland. All production employees have extensive experience in steel production and process both mild and stainless steel. Smulders‘ customers are located all over the world. From Australia to the United States. The […]
Shipping by container is an economical and safe choice to transport goods. There are as many as 5 to 6 million containers at sea at any time, anywhere in the world. These containers carry your goods. And virtually every product, from steel to paper, wood to textiles, is susceptible to moisture. Moisture can cause loss, […]
Temperatures around the world vary greatly, even on a relatively small scale. For instance, while it is only 18 degrees during the day in Finland, it reaches 36 degrees in Spain. And where it is highly variable in Breda (the Netherlands), the sun shines brightly in Alanya (Turkey), just a few hours’ flight away. These […]
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