Article - PPE Clothing for COVID-19 Conditions and Post-Virus Protection


28 May 2020

At the time of writing this article, we at XCO Group are operating under COVID-19 Level 4 restrictions of the South African lockdown, which will be downgraded to Level 3 on 1 June 2020. This will allow us to manufacture and supply more of our merchandise offerings. The exact details applicable to Level 3, as it relates to XCO’s overall business, is still to be defined, so we’ll focus on our essential items, including personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing, as per the current level.

What is PPE Clothing?

The short answer is personal protective equipment – clothing. We distinguish this from normal workwear that offers a degree of protection to the wearer’s normal clothes but doesn’t really protect the health, safety, and well-being of the wearer. In light of the global pandemic, PPE clothing is essential for protection and can reduce the risk of illness.

Where to Find PPE Clothing

PPE clothing may be easily identified in our XCO Group’s current online catalogue by selecting the PPE Personal Protective Equipment link, then Body Protection, and next, browsing through the pictured items.

The Body Protection range includes garments offered in a comprehensive range of sizes since true PPE clothing is usually worn over normal clothes and doesn’t stretch it is often suggested to opt for a bigger size. Customers should bear this in mind when selecting and ordering specific sizes, as required.

Additionally, listing such clothing under our PPE category also identifies the typical purpose of these hard-working garments. This apparel was specially designed and developed for equally hard-working personnel, who operate in potentially harmful environments or with hazardous equipment, where body and face protection is essential.

The XCO Body Protection Garment Range Includes:

  • White PVC 70 x 110 cm aprons
  • Various elasticised, ribbed Velcro kidney belts, available in sizes S to 3 XL
  • Leather spats in a variety of brands and qualities, in various leg lengths to protect the upper foot, ankle, and calf areas
  • Knee-length, superior-quality leather spats
  • Ace leather 60 x 90 cm standard or one-piece apron for welders
  • Ace leather welders’ yoke in various sizes, with red piping trim and long sleeves
  • Shaft sinker bib pants, available in sizes from S up to and including 6 XL
  • Dromex Arc premium leather 60 x 120 cm apron
  • Dromex Arc shirt, 9,6 cal, size 2 XL
  • Dromex welding jacket, available in sizes S to 3 XL
  • Dromex Arc HRC4 – 51 cal Bib & brace, sizes L to 3 XL
  • Shaft sinker jackets complete with hoods, in sizes from M up to and including 6 XL
  • Chrome leather hoods for protection of head and face
  • Chrome leather trousers in size M up to and including 3 XL
  • Chrome leather high-neck jackets sizes M to 3 XL
  • Fully adjustable Taek15 60 x 75 cm cut and heat apron
  • Taek15 fully adjustable 60 x 120 cm cut and heat apron

Kindly note that PPE clothing prices indicated on our website exclude VAT and branding costs. Availability may be subject to delays, due to the impact of COVID-19 and depending on stock on hand or lead times for stock replenishment. Please check with us for current availability, just to be certain of the latest turnaround times.

XCO’s Progression from Small Beginnings

When looking at the XCO Group’s current operation, we at XCO and our customers find it hard to believe that becoming a Group of companies with numerous divisions was once just a long-term dream. The XCO Group started out in 1987 as a single, independently owned sports retail outlet. Our growth and progression have been gradual but steady until today.

Now, we even have successful dealerships in Namibia and Botswana, giving us far wider representation right across the southern African region. We’ve become a unique wholesale online-catalogue supplier of branded team wear, equipment, corporate clothing, workwear, promotional items and gifts for the corporate sector, PPE apparel, and safety accessories.

XCO Group’s Growth, Expansion, and Proud Reputation Is Built On Offering;

  • exceptional customer service,
  • quality products at fair, value-for-money wholesale prices,
  • having the services of talented, experienced personnel, with the skills and ability to manufacture much of our own merchandise,
  • accomplishing our clients’ branding requirements meticulously and timely, in-house, without involving sub-contractors; and
  • reliable service with minimum turnaround times under normal working conditions.

Our Client Base is Extensive and Impressive, and Includes but Isn’t Limited To:

  • Schools and universities
  • Clubs
  • Corporate entities
  • Government organisations
  • Sports teams – local and national

Our talented trio of XCO Group owners brings their extensive, combined experience, individual fields of expertise and varied skills to the Group as a whole, as well as clients and our industry. The provision of professional, pleasing, and practical PPE clothing is an important part of our offering.

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