C O M M E R C I A L

CASE STUDYP R O D U C T

HEAT + CUT SLEEVES WITH KEVLAR®

R E S U L T S

Vehicle maintenance is not without its hazards. Workers at a prominent
automotive services company found themselves in need of a reliable
PPE solution that would protect arms from injury as they repaired andmaintained customer vehicles.

EXPANDED PROTECTION
COVERAGE WITH CONSISTENT PPE ACROSS LOCATIONSINCREASED SAFETY

Find out why this company chose to upgrade to Kevlar® Heat Sleeves fromMechanix Wear, and how its workers are now benefiting from increased
comfort, effectiveness, and availability.

FOR WORKERSNO STOCK-OUTS
OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTC U S T O M E R

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
The customer is an automotive services company that operates a large chainof car repair centers. Staff at each car repair center is capable of performing
basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep such as oil changes, transmission
service, fuel system cleaning, and more.

$1.2B
8,900+
1,700+PART #MHS-05-500

SIZE

ONE SIZE FITS ALLA3320331X 413XXX

T H E

ANNUAL REVENUEEMPLOYEESLOCATIONS IN THE US

A P P L I C A T I O N

I N D U S T R YVehicle maintenance

Automotive

C U S T O M E R

C O N S I D E R A T I O N SWill the sleeves reduce injuries from burns and cuts?

Are the sleeves cost-effective?

What is the stock availability of these sleeves?

P R O B L E M

The customer’s employees service hundreds of vehicles a day across all of
its US locations. This volume of work carries with it a greater potential formishaps—and not just on the hands. Mechanics have to reach deep into
engine compartments and come into contact with sharp tools and surfaces,
which can leave their arms vulnerable to injury.
The company needed sleeves that could stand up to at least 300°F andprovide high levels of cut protection. They had a product in place, but thesupplier struggled with consistent delivery and maintaining adequateinventory. This resulted in frequent shortages of protective sleevesacross locations. This issue disrupted smooth business operations
and left workers without necessary safety equipment.
Also, the quality of the sleeves supplied was a concern. They failed
to meet the required safety standards, thereby putting workers atincreased risk of injury during their tasks.

S O L U T I O NU S E RSeeking a better solution, the company turned to Mechanix Wear.
Collaborating with their sales partners at LineDrive, Mechanix Wear
proposed the MHS-05-500 Kevlar® Heat Sleeves. These heat sleeves
are made of 100% Kevlar® fibers, which can meet the requirements ofprotecting against 300°F of contact heat, while still providing ANSI A3
levels of cut resistance and ANSI A2 levels of abrasion resistance.

The customer put the sleeves through a rigorous trial period and were
happy with the results, as the Kevlar® Heat Sleeves from Mechanix Wear
tested better than that of other competitors. Workers appreciated boththe excellent fit and the protection the sleeves provided.

The sleeves are also treated with Fibreshield™ to resist liquids like oiland transmission fluid, which mechanics encounter on a daily basis.
Each 18-inch sleeve features thumbholes for a more secure fit andgreater comfort. Better still for the company, Mechanix Wear could
easily accommodate their current and future stock requirements.

F E E D B A C K

The sleeves were also readily available, which totally eliminatedthe problems with lead times and stock outs, and came in at better
price point too boot.

S U M M A R Y

Protective sleeves for automotive service company mechanics.

Superior heat and cut protection

Higher availability and stock levels

Improved wearer comfort

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