Standard Safety Equipment Company

What Standard Safety Equipment Company does

Standard Safety Equipment Company (StaSafe) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of reusable chemical protective garments and personal protective equipment (PPE) headquartered in McHenry, Illinois. Founded in 1921, the company serves petroleum refineries, chemical plants, and petrochemical facilities whose workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals including hydrofluoric acid, aliphatic hydrocarbons, caustics, and organic acids. The company's product range targets industrial safety buyers at refineries—including HF alkylation units—and chemical manufacturing operations requiring specialized protection against chemical splashes, vapor exposure, and flash fire risks.

The core technology platform is built around proprietary PVC and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) fabric formulations marketed under registered trademarks including HiGlo, GraLite, WinterGlo, FlexLite, and Ebony. Each fabric is engineered for specific chemical and temperature exposures—for example, CPE maintains flexibility down to -25°F and meets ASTM F1358 flame impingement criteria, while HiGlo and GraLite target chemical and petrochemical applications with documented permeation and penetration data tested to ASTM F739 and ASTM F903. The SealTite Sleeve Joint System, paired with Armored Seams, addresses the historical vulnerability of glove-to-sleeve interfaces by providing liquid-tight and vapor-tight seals. Product offerings span Total Encapsulating Garments (AcidMaster, ChemMaster, WorkMaster), Half-C Suits, hoods, coveralls, jackets, bib overalls, aprons, gloves, boots, AC units, and replacement parts. NIOSH-approved Continuous-Type C Flow Class respirator configurations and shoulder mount hoods add a regulatory dimension to the portfolio.

The business model is direct B2B with made-to-order custom manufacturing. All reusable chemical garments are configured to customer specifications—sizes XS through 7XL, fabric choice, glove assembly, accessories—and priced on a quote basis. Domestic orders carry a $350 minimum, export orders a $500 minimum, with FOB shipping from McHenry, IL. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and may change without notice. Revenue derives primarily from one-time equipment sales, complemented by recurring aftermarket revenue from branded replacement parts (SealTite inserts, replacement windows, TEG hardware, repair kits) and custom imprinting services. The company sells worldwide via direct export with no apparent distributor network and operates with an 11–50 employee headcount under the leadership of CEO and President Scott R. Olson.

Name

Standard Safety Equipment Company

Legal name

Standard Safety Equipment Company

Website

https://standardsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Standard Safety Equipment Company (StaSafe) manufactures made-to-order reusable chemical protective garments, total encapsulating suits, gloves, and accessories for petroleum refineries and chemical/petrochemical facilities, using proprietary PVC and CPE fabric formulations with its SealTite sleeve joint sealing system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical-Resistant & Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing (CRAAALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC)

Keywords

• Chemical protective clothing
• Reusable chemical garments
• Industrial safety equipment
• Total encapsulating suits
• Chemical resistant gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Mchenry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Protective Garments Sales: Direct B2B sales of reusable chemical protective garments including coveralls, jackets, bib overalls, hoods, and total encapsulating garments (TEGs). Products are manufactured to order with custom configurations. Revenue generated through one-time product sales with pricing based on garment type, fabric, and options selected.
2. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Sales of replacement parts including SealTite inserts, buckles, headgear, replacement windows, TEG hardware, and field test/repair kits. Ongoing revenue from consumables and wear items needed to maintain protective equipment.
3. Safety Boots and Gloves: Sales of safety footwear (composite safety-toe, over-the-shoe, steel-toe) and chemical-resistant gloves (PVC, neoprene) and glove inserts.
4. AC Units and Air Hoses: Sales of air conditioning units (cool only, warm/cool) and air hoses for ventilation in protective garments.
5. Custom Imprinting Services: Custom imprints including logos, stripes, garment size markings, and EPA/UOP classification level imprints permanently sealed to garments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Standard Safety Equipment Company (StaSafe) designs and manufactures made-to-order, reusable chemical protective garments and accessories for industrial workers handling hazardous chemicals, acids, and petrochemicals. The product line centers on Total Encapsulating Garments (TEGs) such as AcidMaster, ChemMaster, and WorkMaster suits, complemented by coveralls, jackets, bib overalls, hoods, bib aprons, and Half-C suits, supported by proprietary PVC/CPE fabric formulations, the SealTite liquid-tight/vapor-tight sleeve joint system, and an accessories ecosystem of gloves, boots, AC units, air hoses, and replacement parts.

Product overview

Standard Safety Equipment Company (StaSafe®) manufactures and distributes high-quality personal protection equipment for industrial and chemical environments. The core product portfolio centers on reusable chemical protective garments including Total Encapsulating Garments (TEGs) — the AcidMaster®, ChemMaster®, and WorkMaster® — along with Half-C Suits, Coveralls, Bib Overalls, Jackets/Coats, Hoods, and Bib Aprons. These are complemented by protective gloves (PVC, Neoprene, and specialty options), boots, and environmental control systems (AC Units, air hoses). The company differentiates through proprietary fabric technologies (HiGlo, CPE, GraLite®, WinterGlo, FlexLite, Ebony) and the SealTite® Sleeve System for liquid-tight glove-to-sleeve sealing. Nomex®-lined garments add heat protection for combined chemical and fire hazards. Replacement parts (SealTite® Inserts, windows, hardware), Field Test/Repair Kits, and custom imprinting services support the product ecosystem. All garments are made-to-order and available in sizes XS through 7XL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StaSafe: Brand name used for gloves, inserts, and protective equipment products including StaSafe SealTite Joints and StaSafe gloves
• AcidMaster
• ChemMaster
• WorkMaster

Products and services

• StaSafe AcidMaster Total Encapsulating Garment Level-A reusable total encapsulating protective suit providing excellent protection against a broad range of chemicals, featuring SealTite glove assembly for liquid-tight vapor-tight seal, expanded back for SCBA accommodation, and pressure-sealing zippers with T-handles. Designed for chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum refinery workers.
• StaSafe ChemMaster Total Encapsulating Garment Protective total encapsulating suit made from chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) fabric with built-in flame and chemical resistance, featuring SealTite glove assembly, expanded back for SCBA, All-Purpose Hood with large window, reinforced elbows and knees, and CPE stocking-foot booties. Designed for chemical and petrochemical workers.
• StaSafe WorkMaster Total Encapsulating Garment Level A total encapsulating protective suit with streamlined design, available in front or rear zipper entry, featuring All-Purpose Hood with large window, 40 mil cover window, SealTite glove assembly, and side pouch for egress bottles; designed to eliminate the need for 30 or 60 minute SCBA. For industrial chemical handling operations.
• Training TEG (Training Total Encapsulating Garment) Economical training total encapsulating suit manufactured from HiGlo fabric with sewn-only seams for proper donning and doffing training. Features permanently attached Blue Kevlar-lined triple-dipped PVC gloves and HiGlo stocking foot booties. Not for hazardous conditions use. For safety training programs.
• Jackets, Coats, and Specialty Jackets Chemical-resistant jackets and coats available in 30" and 36" lengths (jackets) and 42", 48", 52" and 54" lengths (coats), featuring raglan sleeves for full range of motion. Constructed from StaSafe PVC or CPE fabrics. For chemical and refinery workers.
• Bib Overalls Full-cut design bib overalls offering lower body and leg protection with StaSafe reinforcing bead sewn across the back, polypropylene webbing straps with chemically-resistant plastic bayonet fasteners. Constructed from StaSafe PVC or CPE fabrics. For refinery and chemical workers.
• Coveralls Chemical-resistant coverall protecting wearer from neck to ankle with one-piece front panel and zipper opening (standard or pressure-sealing) at side for frontal protection against chemical splashes. Constructed from StaSafe fabrics. For industrial chemical workers.
• NIOSH Approved Jacket/Hood Combinations Specially designed StaSafe Shoulder Mount Hoods and Jacket/Hood Combinations with NIOSH Approval as Continuous-Type C Flow Class respirator, allowing wearers to enter areas not immediately dangerous to life or health without tight-fitting respirator. For hazardous environment chemical handlers.
• Hoods Selection of hoods including Cape Hoods (fit over hard hats), Shell Hoods (with ratchet headgear), Shoulder Mount Hoods (weight carried on shoulders), and Maxi Vision Hoods (wide-angle vision). NIOSH-approved versions available. For chemical and refinery workers.
• Half-C Suits One-piece hood/jacket garment designs including Half-C Shell Suit, Half-C Shoulder Mount Suit, Half-C Maxi Vision Suit, and Pullover Combo. Feature SealTite sleeve system for liquid-tight vapor-tight seal. For chemical handling operations.
• Bib Aprons Acid-resistant aprons in PVC fabric designed to eliminate bothersome apron bulge with snug chest fit and smooth tapered cut under arms, featuring nylon strings and reinforced grommets. For laboratory and chemical handling workers.
• Nomex-lined Garments Ensemble of Bib Overalls, Jackets, and Shoulder Mount Hoods with added heat protection. Manufactured from CPE fabric with Q9 quilted Nomex lining for chemical resistance plus ambient heat protection. For workers in combined chemical and thermal hazard environments.
• PVC Gloves Gloves fully coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) on interlock liner with vinyl bead welting in gauntlet for SealTite sleeve joint compatibility. For use with StaSafe garments by chemical and refinery workers.
• Neoprene Gloves Chemical-resistant neoprene gloves designed to fit SealTite inserts with coarse finish for improved grip and superior chemical resistance. For use with SealTite sleeve joints by industrial chemical workers.
• Blue Triple-dipped PVC Gloves (StaSafe 079-6661) Triple-dipped PVC-coated glove with textured layer and seamless Kevlar-lined interior providing ANSI Level 3 cut protection and chemical protection. Standard glove provided with PVC garments effective November 2018. For industrial chemical workers.
• Safety Boots Safety boots including Composite Safety-Toe, Over-the-Shoe, and Steel-Toe options for chemical protective environments. For refinery and chemical workers requiring foot protection.
• AC Units and Air Hoses Air conditioning units and air hoses for garment climate control, including Cool Only and Warm/Cool units from brands like Encon and Vortec. For climate control inside protective garments worn by chemical workers.
• Field Test/Repair Kits Products for field testing and repair of chemical protective garments, including patch kit instructions and criteria for determining if factory repair is appropriate. For maintenance technicians and safety personnel managing chemical protective equipment.
• Custom Imprinting Services Custom imprints including logos, stripes, garment size markings, and EPA/UOP classification level imprints permanently sealed to garments. For industrial customers requiring company identification and classification marking on protective garments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydrofluoric Acid 48% breakthrough time of >480 minutes with standard fabric
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lakeland Industries: Public safety apparel manufacturer with a broad chemical protective clothing line (ChemMax, Interceptor) serving chemical, petrochemical, and industrial hazmat markets — the most direct publicly traded comparable to Standard Safety's reusable chemical gear portfolio.
• Ansell: Global PPE specialist with chemical protection suits, gloves (AlphaTec product line), and reusable protective apparel for chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers — closely mirrors Standard Safety's combination of chemical garments and chemical-resistant gloves.
• Respirex International: Specialist manufacturer of chemical protective suits and gas-tight encapsulating garments for the petrochemical, chemical, and hazmat markets — directly comparable in scope and customer base to Standard Safety's AcidMaster/ChemMaster/WorkMaster TEG lines.
• SHODA Group: Specialist manufacturer of PVC, nitrile, and chemical-resistant gloves plus chemical protective apparel, comparable to Standard Safety's StaSafe PVC glove and chemical garment portfolios serving industrial and chemical customers.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection (Tychem/Tyvek): Major diversified protective apparel incumbent offering Tychem and Tyvek chemical protective garments used across refining, chemical, pharmaceutical, and hazmat applications — overlapping directly with Standard Safety's ChemMaster and AcidMaster lines but at much greater scale and global reach.
• Honeywell Industrial Safety: Global PPE conglomerate (North, Salisbury, Howard Leight, Miller) covering chemical, electrical, fall, and respiratory protection — competes with Standard Safety for chemical/petrochemical accounts as a one-stop safety vendor with broader procurement leverage.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Large diversified PPE manufacturer offering chemical protective coveralls, hoods, gloves, and respiratory systems used in refining and chemical operations, frequently competing for the same enterprise chemical safety programs as Standard Safety.
• Dräger Werk AG: German safety and respiratory protection company supplying chemical protective suits (CPS), supplied-air respirators, and SCBA systems to refining and chemical customers — competes with Standard Safety in the encapsulated chemical protection and hood/SCBA-integrated garment segments.
• MSA Safety: Established safety equipment manufacturer offering chemical protective clothing, hoods, and respiratory/SCBA integration under its Safety Workwear and respiratory protection lines — overlaps with Standard Safety's NIOSH-approved hood/jacket combinations and TEG offerings.

Emerging players

• Saint-Gobain Performance Life Sciences (Chemfab/Furon): Manufacturer of fluoropolymer and chemical-resistant coated fabrics and protective materials used in harsh chemical environments — overlaps with Standard Safety's proprietary PVC/CPE fabric formulation strategy and serves adjacent hazmat/cleanroom markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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