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Hunter win both Product Innovation and Safety Solution Awards from BSIF Awards 2025
We are honoured to have been recognised not once, but twice at the 2025 British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Awards, winning in both the Product Innovation and Safety Solution categories. This incredible achievement celebrates the industry-shaping work of our team and the game-changing technologies we’ve introduced to support frontline professionals.
These accolades go far beyond the win — they validate the core purpose that drives our business: To protect those who protect us.
FLEXGUARD®: Revolutionising Public Order Protection
Winner of the Product Innovation Award, FLEXGUARD® is the world’s first hinged blunt trauma exoskeleton designed for Public Order Officers. Traditional blunt trauma armour is outdated, often uncomfortable, and not fit for a modern, diverse workforce. Built using cutting-edge engineering, FLEXGUARD® provides exceptional protection at hinge joints—such as elbows and forearms—without compromising mobility.
Manufactured in the UK, this innovation enhances national supply chain security, reduces the lifecycle cost of PPE, and drives local job creation. FLEXGUARD® isn’t just a product—it’s a revolution.
Deconology®: Is Setting a New Standard in Firefighter PPE Care
Our award-winning innovation, Deconology®, claimed the Safety Solution Award for its pioneering work in PPE decontamination. As the UK and Ireland first provider of LCO₂ decontamination services, we are redefining how firefighter PPE is cleaned — prioritising both long term health outcomes and sustainability.
Traditional water-based laundry methods only remove 15–40% of carcinogens from gear, leaving dangerous contaminants behind. Deconology® achieves 99%+ removal of harmful toxins, such as PAHs and PFAS, while also protecting the integrity of the garments.
And it’s a win for the environment, too:
- No water waste
- No chemical runoff
- Low energy use
- Recycled CO₂
- Longer PPE lifespan
This technology offers faster turnaround times, less pool stock dependency, and significantly reduces the environmental footprint of fire services across the UK and Ireland.
Why These Wins Matter
The BSIF Awards are the UK’s highest recognition for health and safety innovation. To have FLEXGUARD® and Deconology® awarded in the same year speaks volumes about our team’s commitment, the strength of our R&D, and our role as a driving force in PPE innovation.
But the most important reward is the real-world impact. Whether it’s improving protection for public order officers or drastically enhancing decontamination standards for firefighters, our mission is clear: We protect those who protect us.
To learn more or experience these innovations first-hand, get in touch—we’d love to show you what the future of PPE looks like.
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