Hicare Protectivewear

What Hicare Protectivewear does

HiCare Protectivewear Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer of industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a manufacturing facility at TTC Industrial Area, Mahape. Founded in 2017 and operating privately without external institutional investment, the company designs and produces a broad catalogue of protective garments and accessories covering aluminized fire proximity suits, EN 469:2020 Level 2 compliant firefighting and turnout gear, arc flash suits rated from 8 Cal to 100 Cal, molten metal protection suits, inherent flame retardant (IFR) and flame retardant (FR) coveralls, steam and hot oil splash suits, cryogenic suits and gloves, EV fire blankets, plus accessories such as dielectric boots, rubber insulating sleeves, and arc suppression blankets. Products are built on documented fabric technologies including aluminized heat-reflective outer layers (90% radiant heat reflection), inherent aramid blends (93% Meta Aramid, 5% Para-Aramid, 2% Antistatic), modacrylic fibers, and silica-quartz technical fabrics, with compliance to NFPA 2112/70E/1970, EN ISO 11612, EN 469:2020, IEC 61482, ASTM F1506, SOLAS, DIN and ATEX standards.

The company operates a direct B2B sales-led go-to-market focused on industrial and government buyers: oil and gas operators, petrochemical plants, refineries, electrical utilities, power plants, steel plants and foundries, marine operators, airports, fire brigades, civil defense teams, and emerging EV charging infrastructure operators. Pricing is quote-based, customized to specifications, certifications required, order volume, and destination; revenue is generated through one-time product transactions and project-based bulk orders rather than subscriptions or recurring contracts. Distribution combines domestic direct sales across India with an export operation covering 25+ countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council, broader Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Europe, supported by logistics partnerships with TNT Express, First Flight, and Blue Dart, and a recurring trade-show calendar including Intersec Dubai 2025, FIRE India 2024, OSH India, and Nepal Fire & Security Expo 2023. Customer-facing channels include the corporate website enquiry form, dedicated domestic and export email addresses, a company blog, and a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Name

Hicare Protectivewear

Legal name

HiCare Protectivewear Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://hicaresafety.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HiCare Protectivewear is an Indian manufacturer (founded 2017, Navi Mumbai) of certified industrial PPE, including fire proximity suits, arc flash suits (8-100 Cal), IFR/FR coveralls, molten metal and cryogenic suits, and EV fire blankets, sold direct to oil and gas, petrochemical, electrical utility, firefighting, steel, and infrastructure buyers in 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Industrial protective equipment
• Flame retardant coveralls
• Arc flash protection suits
• Fire proximity suits
• Molten metal protective wear

Headquarters

HQ city

Navi Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Protective PPE Product Sales: Direct B2B sales of protective wear products including suits, coveralls, gloves, boots, and blankets to industrial customers. Revenue generated through product transactions with no recurring subscription component
2. Bulk/Project-Based Orders: Large-scale procurement of complete PPE kits and project-based supply for refineries, power plants, and industrial facilities. Typically involves custom specifications and longer sales cycles
3. Export Sales: International sales to Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain), Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Export email: [email protected]

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HiCare Protectivewear is an Indian manufacturer of industrial personal protective equipment (PPE), producing fire proximity suits, firefighting suits, arc flash suits rated 8-100 Cal, molten metal protection suits, inherent flame retardant (IFR) coveralls, cryogenic suits, and specialized fire blankets. The company designs and manufactures these products at its Navi Mumbai facility, supplying certified protective wear to oil & gas, petrochemical, steel, power, electrical utility, firefighting, and EV infrastructure customers across more than 25 countries.

Product overview

HiCare Protectivewear is a manufacturer of industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) based in Mumbai, India, established in 2017. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of protective wear and safety equipment organized across multiple product categories: fire proximity and firefighting suits (including aluminised suits, EN 469 compliant suits, SOLAS approved suits, and turnout gear); electrical arc flash protection (suits rated from 8 Cal to 100 Cal under the Arc Defence brand); molten metal protection suits; inherent flame retardant (IFR) and flame retardant (FR) coveralls (including the FlareDefend sub-brand); steam splash and hot oil suits; cut protection garments; cold storage and cryogenic suits; heat protection accessories (gloves, sleeves, shoes); industrial blankets (fire, welding, water gel, EV fire blankets); winter jackets (FR and IFR); and specialized accessories including radiation protection suits, rubber insulating sleeves, arc suppression blankets, fireman belts, and face shields. The products serve industries including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, steel, foundries, marine, firefighting, electrical utilities, and manufacturing. The portfolio is characterized by compliance with international standards including NFPA, EN ISO, IEC, ASTM, and SOLAS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlareDefend: Product sub-brand for fire proximity suits, fire fighting suits, and IFR (inherent flame retardant) coveralls.
• ArcDefence
• Alumaster
• COLD Shield
• Steam Safe

Products and services

• Aluminised Fire Proximity Suit Aluminised fire proximity suit reflecting up to 90% of radiant heat, designed for workers in high radiant heat and extreme temperature industrial environments.
• Fire Fighting Suits Multi-layered firefighting suits including EN 469:2020 Level 2 compliant suits, SOLAS-approved marine suits, turnout gear, and fire entry suits (EN 1486) for fire brigades and emergency response teams.
• Arc Flash Protection Suits Full-body arc-rated protective garments rated from 8 Cal to 100 Cal/cm² (8, 12, 25, 40, 75, 100 Cal variants) for electrical workers, compliant with NFPA 70E, IEC 61482, and ASTM F1506.
• Molten Metal Protection Suit Multi-layer aluminized fiberglass or Kevlar suit for protection against molten iron (up to 1370°C) and molten aluminum (660°C) splash in foundries, steel plants, and smelters; includes IS 2745 compliant fireman helmet with visor.
• Inherent Flame Retardant (IFR) Coveralls IFR coveralls with 93% Meta Aramid, 5% Para Aramid, 2% Antistatic blend where flame resistance is built into the fabric and does not wash out. Includes FlareDefend and IFR Shelter model variants and modacrylic Moda Pro variant.
• FR Cotton Coveralls 100% cotton flame retardant coveralls treated with synthetic compounds that limit combustibility; NFPA 2112 compliant with 150-450 GSM range.
• Steam Splash Hot Oil Suit Multi-layered garment made of NCM material for protection against steam and hot oil splash in industrial settings, designed to be lightweight and comfortable for extended wear.
• Cryogenic Protection Suits Cryogenic suits, aprons, hand gloves, face shields, hoods, and low temperature suits for ultra-low temperature environments and cryogenic liquid handling.
• Cold Storage Suit

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminized fire suits reflect 90% of radiant heat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TNT ExpressminorOthersLogistics and courier partnership for international shipments. TNT Express is used as one of the primary logistics partners for exporting PPE products to international markets including UAE, Gulf countries, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• First FlightminorOthersLogistics partnership for international courier and shipping services. Used for regular shipments to popular export locations alongside TNT Express and Blue Dart.
• Blue DartminorOthersLogistics partner for express courier and shipping services. One of the main courier and logistics companies used for international product delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Global leader in industrial and healthcare PPE with a strong hand protection portfolio. Overlaps with HiCare's Kevlar, aluminized, and cryogenic glove offerings, and competes for the same industrial safety officer procurement budgets.
• MSA Safety: Safety equipment manufacturer with firefighter turnout gear, arc flash suits, and fixed gas/flame detection — overlapping with HiCare's firefighting and arc flash product lines at the enterprise buyer level.
• DuPont (Nomex & Kevlar): Diversified science giant whose Nomex and Kevlar fibers underpin much of the FR/AR apparel industry. HiCare uses Meta Aramid and Para Aramid blends comparable to DuPont's Nomex IIIA, positioning DuPont as both supplier-adjacent and a downstream competitor via licensee garments.
• 3M Personal Safety: Diversified PPE manufacturer including FR coveralls, arc flash protective equipment, and respirators — overlapping industrial PPE categories with HiCare but with vastly larger R&D and global channel.
• Honeywell (North by Honeywell): Global safety conglomerate offering North brand FR apparel, arc flash kits, and firefighter turnout gear — broad incumbent with deeper distribution and brand recognition than HiCare across the same verticals.

Direct peers

• Bulwark Protection: Specialist in FR workwear for oil & gas, utility, and petrochemical workers under the Bulwark brand — directly competes with HiCare's FlareDefend IFR coveralls in core vertical segments.
• National Safety Apparel: US-based manufacturer specializing in FR/AR apparel, arc flash kits, and aluminized heat-resistant clothing — overlapping product range with HiCare's arc flash suits and aluminized fire proximity line.
• Lakeland Industries: US-listed manufacturer of industrial protective clothing including FR garments, arc flash suits, and chemical suits with global distribution — directly comparable product portfolio to HiCare's FR/IFR coveralls and arc flash line.
• Tyndale Company: FR apparel program manager and manufacturer serving oil & gas and utilities — competes with HiCare's IFR/FR coverall offering and enterprise managed-apparel contracts.
• Karam Industries: India-based manufacturer of industrial safety equipment including fall protection, head protection, and FR/accessories — closest Indian-headquartered peer competing with HiCare in domestic and export markets across similar verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HiCare_Protectivewear
• Facebookfacebook.com/hicaresafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi-care-protectivewear
• Instagraminstagram.com/hicareprotectivewear

Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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