Glossary of Terms
Abrasion Resistant
Safety footwear is made abrasion resistant through the use synthetic leather or an added coating to conventional leather. This technology helps to prevent cutting of shoes as well as over all wear-and-tear.
Alloy Toe
A toe cap with a blend of metals to produce a cap that is lighter than steel while still meeting ASTM F2413 standard for protective footwear.
Anti-Fatique
Found in many types of safety footwear, anti-fatigue technology functions similarly to anti-fatigue floor mats found in work stations where employees must stand on their feet constantly.
Carbon Nano Fiber Toe
The lightest and most advanced safety toe available today. The weight of these toes is 50%
Composite
A toe cap made from a non-ferrous elastomeric material, which is light and will not conduct heat, cold or electricity. Composite toes meet or exceed ASTM F2413 standards.
Conductive
Safety Footwear used in areas with highly volatile and explosive materials.
Electrical Hazard
Footwear tested by an independent lab that can withstand applications of 18,000 volts at 60hz for one minute with leakage
Footwear that allows static electricity to be dissipated from the wearer
Electro Static Dissipating
Footwear that allows static electricity to be dissipated from the wearer