PPSS Slash Resistant Clothing for Taxi Drivers
PPSS have now launched slash resistant clothing especially for taxi drivers, offering the highest level of cut protection.
We believe that our protective garments will help protect taxi drivers, who often work alone at night, dealing with potentially hostile and intoxicated members of the public.
Why are taxi drivers at risk?
Racial harassment, aggressive complains about the fare and serious drunken disorder are all issues taxi drivers have to face on a daily basis... especially at the end of weekend nights when customers have been drinking excessively all night.
Our smart looking and comfortable cut and slash resistant windbreaker, sweat shirts, sleeves and gloves are ideal for taxi drivers and private hire as they offer 100% concealable cut protection.
Please read our CEO's article on "Helping to Protect Taxi Drivers From Knife Attacks"
What protection levels our slash resistant clothing will offer:
ISO 13997:1999 Blade Cut Resistance Levels
Level 1
+1.2 N |
Level 2
+2.5 N |
Level 3
+5.0 N |
Level 4
+11.0 N |
Level 5
+22.0 N |
Cut Tex® PRO
+27.8 N |
ASTM F-1790 Blade Cut Resistance Levels
Level 0
0-199
grams force |
Level 1
200-499
grams force |
Level 2
500-999
grams force |
Level 3
1000-1499
grams force |
Level 4
1500-3499
grams force |
Cut Tex® PRO
2580
grams force |
EN 388:2003 Tear Resistance Levels
Level 1
+10 N |
Level 2
+25 N |
Level 3
+50 N |
Level 4
+70 N |
Cut Tex® PRO
398.5 Newton |
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EN 388:2003 Abrasion Resistance Levels
Level 1
+100 Cycles |
Level 2
+500 Cycles |
Level 3
+2,000 Cycles |
Level 4
+8,000 Cyles |
Cut Tex® PRO
+8,000 Cycles |
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We need to understand, that a knife attack, which sees the radial artery, the carotid artery or the axillary artery being cut or slashed will under normal circumstances lead to a rapid blood loss and can subsequently cause death within a very few minutes.
We strongly believe slash resistant clothing, shielding these four main arteries, should be available to all taxi drivers.
In case you have any questions in regards to our slash resistant clothing or stab vests, please contact us and call +44 (0) 845 5193 953 or email info@ppss-group.com