Welder's work clothes are those specific for welding operations that have to be carried out by professionals in the iron and steel industry. Welding consists of joining metal parts by means of heat or pressure (sometimes both simultaneously). The most common types of welding are the following: Electric welding Oxyacetylene welding In this type of work, the professional is at risk of burns from splashes of incandescent material and from radiation or contact with the work material. This is the main reason for choosing suitable welding work clothing of the highest quality. On the other hand, work gloves are essential to ensure hand protection during welding. As this type of activity requires different finishes and levels of precision, it is essential to select the right glove according to the required touch and intensity of the operation, always ensuring maximum safety without compromising functionality. What are the regulations for welding workwear? The legal provision for the design and manufacture of welding workwear corresponds to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition, the applicable marking regulations may include the following references, depending on the characteristics of the welding work: UNE-EN ISO 11611:2015 on protective clothing for welders and related procedures. UNE-EN ISO 11612:2015 on protective clothing against heat and flame. UNE-EN ISO 14116:2015 on protective clothing against fire. UNE-EN 61482-1-2:2008 on the protection of workers against electrical hazards arising from electric arcs. UNE-EN 20471:2013 on high-visibility clothing. The UNE-EN ISO 11611:2015 standard, which is the most specific for welding work, also differentiates between two classifications for protective clothing used during welding and related techniques: Class 1: for protection against welding techniques and less dangerous situations, against molten metal splashes and radiant heat. Class 2: for protection in more dangerous situations, where the incidence of molten metal splashes and radiant heat represents a greater risk. What workwear should a welder wear, which is the most suitable? Juba has extra high quality leather gloves and accessories that offer excellent resistance to contact heat, convective heat, flame and small splashes of molten metal. In addition, they are designed for durability and protection in hot environments and at risk of abrasion and tearing. There are two types of welding gloves: Type A welder's gloves: these are those with more general characteristics, recommended for welding with metal inert gas (MIG), where the most important thing is that they offer resistance to heat and where dexterity is not so important. They are thick gloves with strong insulation. Type B welder's gloves: these include references that stand out for their design in which dexterity is improved for more precise work. However, they perform less well against sparks and heat. They are suitable for TIG welding, where tactile sensitivity is essential. It should be noted that TIG welding does not generate as much heat as MIG welding. However, heat build-up is still significant and can be transferred, so while they offer dexterity in use, they must also be thick enough to protect against heat. In these cases, goatskin is a very effective material. Some of Juba's most recommended welding gloves are listed below. Each glove details the characteristics it offers for different types of work: 408 408K 408KS 408OCRE 408KSFM 206AFT 206BFT 208 408TIG 408RTIG As for the rest of the welder's workwear, Juba has a wide variety of models to choose from, depending on the area of the body that needs protection. Split leather sleeves up to the elbow are available in economy versions (451C) or with extra selection leather (251C). Split leather sleeves up to the shoulder are also available in an economical version (451H) or with an extra selection of leather (251H). Welding aprons of various types can also be used for welding work. There are various models ranging from the most economical (452A) to options with extra leather selection (252A, 252B, 252AH, 252BH), all of which are of high quality. For total protection of the welding professional, the 450, 250 and 250C split leather jackets are recommended. As a complement, you can also count on the Westport multi-pocket waistcoat made of 100% polyester quilted cotton and lined with the same material, which Juba offers in its workwear catalogue in two colours: navy blue (860) and grey (860GY). The risks of welding do not exclude the lower torso of professionals. For this reason, we recommend the use of trousers such as model 839BL and split leather gaiters such as references 453A, 253A and 253B.

Juba's catalogue features a wide range of reflective and hi-visibility clothing items designed to offer safety and protection in potentially hazardous work situations in low light conditions, where professionals may not be detected from certain angles, while operating machinery or driving vehicles. Even these garments are recommended to avoid possible accidents for those who enjoy recreational activities in low-light areas, such as cycling, running or walking. High visibility clothing is considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and must combine the latest technology with functional design to ensure that each garment creates an additional barrier to low light hazards. To find out if clothing complies with high visibility standards, check the label on the garment and look for the marking, which will indicate: The name of the manufacturer. The reference or name of the PPE. The size of the garment. The specific pictogram indicating the class of the garment. Details such as an information and explanatory leaflet. The official certification for the sale of personal protective equipment. The number of the standard to which it refers, in this case, EN 20471 according to which high visibility clothing is differentiated into three different classes: What is high visibility clothing and what regulations does it comply with? The great benefit of high visibility clothing is that it guarantees that professionals can be detected at a great distance, to avoid being run over or suffering any type of accident with machinery, vehicles, tools and other elements present in the work space. The standards regulating hi-visibility clothing is EN ISO 20471. This certification ensures that all work wear complies with strict standards of design, materials and performance, essential to protect workers in construction sites, roads, industrial areas and other high-risk areas. Specifically, the regulations determine the amount of reflective and fluorescent material that garments must contain in order to meet high visibility requirements. What is the difference between the two terms? While fluorescent material transforms ultraviolet light into light visible to the human eye thanks to colours like yellow and orange, reflective material makes garments visible in low-light conditions. High visibility clothing classes: 1, 2 and 3 The hi-visibility clothing regulations differentiate between three classes or levels of safety: Class 1 high-visibility clothing Class 1 hi-visibility clothing groups together a set of PPE with lower protection, and should therefore be used when risks are minimal. Depending on the regulations, these garments have 0,10 m2 of retro-reflective tape (reflective stripes), 0.14 m2 of fluorescent background material to meet the requirements of the regulations and 0.20 m2 of combined material (fluorescent and reflective stripes). Class 1 high-visibility clothing is designed to enable professionals to be detected from vehicles travelling at speeds of less than 40 kilometres per hour. Class 2 high visibility clothing The material requirements for class 2 high visibility clothing have an intermediate degree of visibility and therefore must have 0.50 m2 of background material and 0.13 m2 of retro-reflective material to meet the requirements of the standard. This is the workwear professionals need to wear to be easily seen in adverse weather conditions and in workplaces where vehicles or machinery circulate at speeds not exceeding 80 km/hour. Some of the most common references for this type of hi-visibility clothing are waistcoats and trousers. Class 3 high visibility clothing Class 3 high-visibility clothing requires a higher presence of these materials. In particular, the background material should be 0.80 m2 and 0.20 m2 of retro-reflective material. This type of protection is necessary for professionals working in emergency services and in places where road traffic is travelling at speeds above 80 kilometres per hour. Sectors where high visibility clothing should be worn The indications for each class of high-visibility clothing do not preclude that the one that offers the greatest safety can be used in other situations of lower risk. For this reason, it is possible to use Class 3 clothing in working environments where Class 2 or even Class 1 would be sufficient, depending on the level of safety required in each situation. The selection of high-visibility clothing, like any personal protective equipment (PPE), requires a workplace-specific risk assessment. The level of protection required must then be defined according to the risks present and the specific characteristics of the task to be performed. Whether T-shirts, polo shirts, trousers, jackets or high-visibility waistcoats, all these products for professional use must be approved to EN ISO 20471. This is an international standard defining the requirements for garments visually signalling the wearer's presence and establishing the validity and durability of the materials they are made of. It replaces the former EN 471 standard. In addition, they must comply with the requirements of EN ISO 13688 on protective clothing in general. They also usually comply with EN 343 if they are certified to protect against rain. In any case, high-visibility clothing is mandatory for work in these situations: When working near vehicles. On construction sites with heavy machinery. When, in any work, poor visibility means the risk of not being seen. If we base ourselves on the characteristics of each type of high-visibility clothing, these are some of the sectors that use each of them: Professional sectors where to use high visibility clothing class 1 Personnel exposed to light traffic in warehouses. Parking staff. Parking attendants. Track maintenance personnel. Occupational sectors where high visibility clothing class 2 should be worn Airport personnel. Port personnel. Professionals responsible for rubbish collection. Employees of large car parks. Professional sectors where high visibility clothing class 3 should be worn Health professionals. Security forces. Site and construction personnel. Road personnel.

Juba's team is very proud to announce another important step in its commitment to sustainability. Over the past few years, it has worked hard to calculate its carbon footprint and effectively reduce it. Now, it wants to go further and offset its environmental impact by actively contributing to the fight against climate change. To this end, the company has planted more than 6.800 trees in the municipality of Pobladura del Valle, Zamora, creating a natural CO2 sink. This forest not only captures carbon, but also offers numerous ecosystemic benefits that contribute to the improvement of the environment and local communities.   Benefits of the project in Pobladura del Valle 🌳 The creation of this carbon sink not only helps to mitigate the effects of climate change, but also brings a number of tangible environmental and social benefits:  Increased biodiversity: We increase the variety of plant and animal species, creating a richer and more balanced ecosystem. Production of natural resources: We enhance both timber and non-timber resources, supporting the local economy in a sustainable way. Landscape and visual improvement: We beautify the environment, creating natural spaces that enrich the landscape and provide recreational areas. Soil protection and restoration: Our trees help prevent erosion and improve soil quality. Increasing water catchment capacity: We contribute to improving the land's capacity to absorb and retain water, protecting water resources. Supporting the fight against depopulation: We promote the reactivation of rural areas and the generation of opportunities for their inhabitants. Development of research projects: We promote scientific studies that help us to better understand how to optimise these ecosystems for greater environmental benefit. Juba's contribution to SDG 13: Climate Action 🌍 This project is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, which seeks to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Through the creation of natural carbon sinks, we not only contribute to reducing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also help to create resilient ecosystems that mitigate the effects of climate change, such as droughts, fires and loss of biodiversity. In this way, we are committed to being an active part of the global fight against global warming and to promoting natural solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities. Together for a more sustainable future 🌱🍋 This project is just the beginning. The Juba team firmly believes in the power of small actions to make a significant impact on our planet. On this journey, they have surrounded themselves with the best partners: Ecosil and CarbonX, who share their vision in this adventure towards a more sustainable future. At Juba, we will continue to work tirelessly to minimise our environmental impact and provide solutions that benefit everyone. We are convinced that, by joining forces, we can make a big difference.  Thank you for being part of this journey towards a greener and healthier world!

We are in luck! Juba have accredited with AENOR that our business strategy contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), being the first Spanish company in the sector to achieve this. Juba has made a strong commitment believing the SDGs are essential to address global challenges and build a more sustainable and equitable future. They all include actions and measures to consolidate the positioning of our company in a greener, more inclusive and transparent future. As an integral part of Juba's corporate culture and as a guide for our management system, we have demonstrated a commitment to the future, the planet and citizenship, we want to fulfil our mission and participate in the changes that are required globally to achieve the goals set by the 2030 Agenda. With this certification, Juba underlines its leadership and strengthens its commitment to nine of the Sustainable Development Goals, which it defends and promotes. Within each of the lines of action, Juba has developed initiatives that contribute to selected areas within the following SDGs: 03. Ensure healthy living and promote well-being at all ages. 05. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. 07. Ensuring access to affordable, secure, sustainable and modern energy. 08. Promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 09. Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. 11. Make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects. 17. Partnerships to achieve objectives. Among Juba's different sustainable actions, the use of renewable energies, its strong commitment to the use of fibres created from vegetable matter in many of its products under the name of Juba Nature, the reduction of paper and plastic in its packaging and, among other commitments, stands out the collaboration with the Ecomar Foundation. This is not the first AENOR certificate for Juba; the company already has other certificates such as ISO 9001 for its Quality Management System, ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System and ISO 45001, which certifies its Occupational Health and Safety Management System as of 2019. In addition, the company situated in La Rioja has a Carbon Footprint Calculator developed by Bunzl Spain, which has achieved the AENOR seal based on the GHG Protocol.

Recycling has emerged as a powerful ally in a textile industry that manufactures 100 billion garments worldwide every year. In this context, it has been necessary to explore circular models to reuse materials that can be transformed into new fabrics and garments with the help of different recycling technologies. Juba wanted to guarantee the quality, transparency and sustainable practices of its products with respect to textile recycling. Therefore, it has certified some of its references with two leading accreditations developed by a global non-profit organization, Textile Exchange: Global Recycle Standard (GRS), which verifies the recycled content of products, in addition to responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production. The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trade and distribution of all products made with a minimum of 20% recycled material. Recycled Blended Claim Standard (RCS) aims to maintain the identity of a recycled raw material by tracking the entire production chain, from supply to distribution. Specifically, the RCS logo can be used when a product contains between 5 and 95% recycled material. In particular, references with the RCS Blended seal must have a portion of their fabric coming from recycled materials. Here are some of the most common combinations: Recycled polyester + cotton Recycled cotton + polyester Recycled polyester + polyester Recycled polyester + elastane Juba's Nature range includes three references with this certification: H265NT NATURE, a glove made with 20% post-consumer recycled polyester, which comes from recycled PET bottles, so its production contributes to the development of the circular economy, which offers great flexibility and extra comfort, adapting perfectly to the hand. Seamless and with an exceptional touch, this blue Juba reference has a 15 gauge and very good abrasion resistance, increased durability. It provides a solid grip in dry and wet environments. H251NT NATURE, a Juba reference made with a 18% recycled pre consumer cotton and 24% recycled post consumer polyester, plus a natural rubber coating. These gloves offer the user a solid grip in dry and wet environments. In addition to good abrasion resistance, which makes the product more durable. In addition, this model is resistant to contact heat (250ºC for 15"). Among the features of this glove is its sweat absorption, which keeps hands comfortable and fresh, thanks to Sanitized®. This sanitizing function protects gloves from fungus, mites and bacteria, prevents odours, provides long-lasting protection to polymers and minimizes skin irritation. Juba offers this glove with recycled point-of-sale cardboard. H251NTWT NATURE: a glove with a very similar design to the previous one, but with an inner liner that keeps the temperature of the hands stable down to 0ºC. However, the liner of this Juba reference is made with more recycled fibres: 9% recycled pre-consumer cotton and 53% recycled post consumer polyester. These gloves provide solid grip in dry and wet environments. They are also resistant to contact heat (250°C for 15") and respond very well to abrasion for increased durability. The inner liner absorbs sweat very well, keeping the wearer's hands comfortable and cool.

In its aim to help customers select the right work glove for each professional, Juba has developed a specific section on its website (www.jubappe.com/en) ) in which it has selected the most suitable protection for each task within different professional sectors. This section is now open to all those interested in the ceramic construction industry, the photovoltaic sector, the treatment of urban waste sector, the assembly and maintenance sector, the metallurgy sector, the iron and steel industry and those specialising in the automotive industry, in gardening, in the mechanical garages sector, in the agricultural sector or in the construction and refurbishment sectors.

Juba has won the silver medal from EcoVadis, the most internationally consolidated global platform for rating the sustainability of companies, evaluating different criteria linked to non-financial management systems. In this first assessment, Juba achieved an overall score of 67 out of 100, well above most companies in the sector. These results reflect the specialist workwear and glove company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and will help drive continuous improvement. In its rating, EcoVadis analysed Juba’s performance in environmental sustainability; in labour practices and human rights; in sustainable procurement; and in its ethical conduct, parameters in which analysts on the global platform gave the company very high scores. Among the many sustainability-related measures implemented by Juba, it highlights its strong commitment to the use of fibres created using plant matter in many of its products under the name Juba Nature, the reduction of paper and plastic in its packaging and, among other commitments, its collaboration with the Ecomar Foundation. This is not Juba’s first certificate. The company already has others such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. In addition, it markets more than 40 products with the hallmark STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX in textile safety, which verifies that the gloves have been tested and do not contain substances harmful to user health. It is the most well-known and internationally respected certificate for the safety of textile products. When it comes to textile recycling, Juba ensures the quality and transparency of products and sustainable practices with the two cutting-edge certifications that exist today and are developed by the Textile Exchange: the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and the Global Recycle Standard (GRS). Finally, among its major milestones in sustainability, Juba has a Carbon Footprint Calculator developed by Bunzl Spain, which has was awarded the AENOR certification based on GHG Protocol.

Oven gloves act as protectors and can help prevent burns by provide a better grip on hot objects so that the parts of an oven, pots, pans, grill, and more can be easily handled. The most important feature of these gloves is their ability to protect hands from burns. They are made of materials such as Nomex®, Kevlar®, cotton or PVC, among others, offering good thermal protection. Our catalogue includes a selection of the most suitable gloves for this use. First of all, we want to highlight the terry-loop ambidextrous 280 mitten with Kevlar® fibre, which has an optimal contact heat resistance (500 ºC for 15 seconds). In addition, it has a soft, comfortable Nomex® lining with punched Kevlar® that provides high heat resistance. This same model is available with extra palm reinforcement: our 280R model and the 28040 which is 40 cm in length.    Also worth noting in our catalogue is the 308 fireproof split suede mitten with metal rings on the palm, with optimum contact heat resistance (500 ºC for 15 seconds). Its Nomex® palm lining is soft and comfortable, and offers great heat resistance. It is stitched with Kevlar® yarn, making it resistant to cuts and welding sparks. It is even certified for food use.   The 5700 para-aramid (Kevlar®) fibre glove has a cotton lining that withstands contact heat (250 ºC for 15 seconds). It is very flexible thanks to its knitted composition and cotton lining. It is also available in 34 cm length, our 570034.   A similar model is the DK72 glove made of para-aramid (Kevlar®) fibre with cotton lining. It is extra thick, and offers greater abrasion resistance. It withstands contact heat (350 ºC for 15 seconds) and has excellent flame and convective heat performance.   The H295 glove is our best seller for BBQ gloves, made of 100% fire retardant terry cotton. It is very comfortable and does not irritate the skin. It includes a safety sleeve, and is very easy to remove and put on. It offers level 2 contact heat resistance (250 ºC for 15 seconds).   Also worth noting is the 5681 model, a glove with rough finish PVC double coating on polyester cotton, and an insulating pur foam lining. This lining helps keep the hands at a stable temperature of down to -10ºC. It is also highly resistant to contact heat (250 ºC for 15 seconds) and is certified for food use in contact with all aqueous and acidic foods, and foods with an alcohol content of up to 20%.   Another model worth highlighting is the 5830 in natural latex on cotton. It is fully waterproof and resistant to contact heat thanks to its cotton lining (250 ºC for 15 seconds). It is certified for food use and is fully airtight to bacteria and fungi, in accordance with EN 374-2:2014.   Finally, the 5235CC. This gauntlet is made of polyester-cotton and non woven polyester felt coated with nitrile. It is very comfortable thanks to its felt interior that absorbs sweat and offers good protection against contact heat (250 ºC for 15 seconds). It is also certified for food use, making it suitable for food handling.

Over 6,000 industry professionals acknowledgedJuba’s strong commitment to quality and innovation. The company from La Rioja received won the work glove category of the 'C Hardware and DIY Awards’, presented by group C Communication. “For almost 70 years, the firm has remained commitment to creating the best, most cutting-edge product on the market,” says Rebeca Moneo, the company manager. “This award is an impetus to continue working in this direction and provide the best occupational protection,” she said. These awards are particularly valuable, as they are based on the opinion of industry professionals who decide, through their votes, on the winning brands. More specifically, the company Análisis e Investigación, which specialises in market research, was responsible for the on-line process of collecting data from questionnaires sent by email to 6,392 professionals. Being ground-breaking is what unites all the winners – who received their awards at the end of last week at an event in Madrid –. Like Juba in work gloves, another 50 product categories were highlighted: Bosch in accessories for electric hand tools, Bellota in agricultural hand tools,Kärcher in high pressure cleaners or Index in metal fixtures.