Retailers Guide to Safety and Protective Gear

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Safety and Protective Gear has become a core category for hardware retailers, driven by growing awareness of workplace and DIY safety across multiple sectors. Products such as gloves, eyewear, masks, protective clothing and safety footwear are essential, high-demand items with strong repeat sales and add-on potential.

For retailers, the opportunity lies in offering clear, well-structured ranges and guiding customers toward the right protection for each task.

Clear merchandising and knowledgeable staff help build customer trust and position your store as a responsible partner.

MATUS

Practical, Compliant
Safety Solutions

Matus offers a focused safety range through GRITGEAR footwear and MATSAFE protection, designed for real working environments across multiple sectors.

GRITGEAR boots deliver essential safety features, durability and all-day comfort, with styles suited to general use, heavy-duty applications and added puncture protection. Safety footwear is a high-value, high-margin category for retailers.

MATSAFE gloves provide task-specific hand protection, including impact, grip-enhanced, touchscreen functionality, and leather options, making them ideal for repeat sales and add-ons. The range also includes waterproof gumboots for wet and industrial environments.

For more information, Visit: www.matus.co.za

// For retailers, the strength of the
Matus range lies in its compliance and practical performance //

Style 1 – DOLOMITE (Sizes 4–12, Black)

Style 2 – MANGANO (Sizes 3–13, Black or Brown)

Style 3 – QUARTZ (Sizes 3–13, Black or Brown)

Impact Gloves – EVA (M, L, XL)

Impact Gloves – Silicone Finger (M, L, XL)

Nubuck Leather Gloves (M, L, XL)

MATSAFE Gumboots – Waterproof Protection for Wet Conditions

Style 1 – DOLOMITE (Sizes 4–12, Black)

Style 2 – MANGANO (Sizes 3–13, Black or Brown)

Style 3 – QUARTZ (Sizes 3–13, Black or Brown)

Impact Gloves – EVA (M, L, XL)

Impact Gloves – Silicone Finger (M, L, XL)

Nubuck Leather Gloves (M, L, XL)

MATSAFE Gumboots – Waterproof Protection for Wet Conditions

INGCO

Everyday PPE that sells

INGCO offers a focused range of safety essentials designed for real-world use with products combining durability, comfort and value.

The range covers key PPE categories including nitrile gloves for oil-handling environments, heat-resistant welding gloves, impact-resistant face shields and adjustable or tinted safety eyewear. Each product is built for practical, everyday protection.

For more information, Visit: www.ingco.co.za

// For retailers, the power of INGCO
acts as a magnet to consumers whilst delivering strong repeat sales and
add-on opportunities, with easy merchandising across power tools, welding equipment and workshop consumables. This makes Ingco a reliable, space-efficient PPE solution //

Nitrile Glove – HGNG04 (Size XL)

Leather Welding Glove – HGVW03 (14”)

Face Shield – HFSPC32

Adjustable Safety Spectacles – HSGO4

Dark Shade Safety Spectacles – HSG08

Nitrile Glove – HGNG04 (Size XL)

Leather Welding Glove – HGVW03 (14”)

Face Shield – HFSPC32

Adjustable Safety Spectacles – HSGO4

Dark Shade Safety Spectacles – HSG08

AGRINET

Head-to-Toe
Safety Offering

Agrinet delivers a comprehensive safety solution through its Pioneer PPE range and BBF Safety Footwear, covering everything from workwear and rainwear to respiratory, hearing, eye, head, hand and fall protection.

The Pioneer range offers well-structured, compliant products suited to both entry-level and professional users, with strong repeat-sale categories like gloves, masks and earplugs, as well as seasonal drivers such as rainwear and reflective vests. Fall protection and eye protection products also form part of this important safety range.

Complementing this, BBF footwear from Agrinet includes trusted brands like Lemaitre and Frams — providing durable, safety-compliant boots and shoes for demanding environments.

For more information, Visit: www.agrinet.co.za

// For retailers, Agrinet offers a complete, easy-to-merchandise safety range that supports cross-selling, meets compliance requirements and caters to a wide customer base //

THE PIONEER RANGE

Pioneer Coverall Disposable

Pioneer Disposable overall zip and hood white

Pioneer Rain Suit Hydro PRM H/D PVC navy and yellow

Pioneer Rain suit Rubberised Nylon blue/yellow

Pioneer Rubberised Poncho lime/navy (Piponcholime / Piponchonavy)

Pioneer Reflective Vest Zip ID Pouch orange

Pioneer Reflective Vest Zip ID Pouch lime

Pioneer Harnesses with Double Lanyard Scaffold Hooks

Pioneer Dust Masks

Pioneer Ear Muff Universal Econo RED

Pioneer Earplugs

Pioneer Glasses Vision Sporty Anti-scratch

Pioneer Goggle Vision Direct Anti-scratch/Fog

Pioneer Faceshield Clear Complete with Brow Guard

Pioneer Safety Hard Hat

Pioneer T-shirts Cotton Crew Neck

Pioneer Glove Builders Black

Pioneer Glove Candy Stripe Rigger Superior

Pioneer Glove Crayfish

Pioneer Coverall Disposable

Pioneer Disposable overall zip and hood white

Pioneer Rain Suit Hydro PRM H/D PVC navy and yellow

Pioneer Rain suit Rubberised Nylon blue/yellow

Pioneer Rubberised Poncho lime/navy (Piponcholime / Piponchonavy)

Pioneer Reflective Vest Zip ID Pouch orange

Pioneer Reflective Vest Zip ID Pouch lime

Pioneer Harnesses with Double Lanyard Scaffold Hooks

Pioneer Dust Masks

Pioneer Ear Muff Universal Econo RED

Pioneer Earplugs

Pioneer Glasses Vision Sporty Anti-scratch

Pioneer Goggle Vision Direct Anti-scratch/Fog

Pioneer Faceshield Clear Complete with Brow Guard

Pioneer Safety Hard Hat

Pioneer T-shirts Cotton Crew Neck

Pioneer Glove Builders Black

Pioneer Glove Candy Stripe Rigger Superior

Pioneer Glove Crayfish

BBF FOOTWEAR (Lemaitre and Frams)

LEMAITRE CONCORDE BOOT BROWN STC

LEMAITRE CONCORDE SHOE BROWN STC

LEMAITRE MAXIMUS BLACK SAFETY BOOT STC

LEMAITRE OSPREY HIKER TAN STC

LEMAITRE SAFETY BOOT STC MAXECO PRO BLACK

LEMAITRE SAFETY BOOT STC MAXECO PRO TAN

LEMAITRE SAFETY BOOT STC ZEUS BLACK

LEMAITRE SAFETY BOOT STC ZEUS BROWN

FRAMS CHELSEA BLACK SAFETY BOOT STC

FRAMS ADDO BLACK SAFETY BOOT STC

FRAMS SAFETY BOOT ECONOTUFF 2.0 BLACK