Form versus function

摘要

SOMETHING FUNNY is going on in the world of protective clothing. Where traditionally design of personal protective equipment (PPE) was driven by functionality and comfort, manufacturers are now increasingly offering products styled with more than a nod to high-street fashion. So what is driving some eye-protection makers to adapt their ranges to mimic snowboarding chic or safety footwear manufacturers to produce lines influenced by the latest trainer styles or weekend walking boots?