With various potentially hazardous occupations needing garment protection, flame-resistant (FR) clothing is getting more developed in modern times. Blue-collar workers are exposed on job sites, particularly in the oil and gas industry, from construction to power plants, pipelines, drilling, and refineries. To provide safety for all these hardworking people, Knox offers a great variety of flame-resistant ASTM D1230-17 NFPA 2112 garments developed for safety, protection and durability in such hazardous environments.
Knox is the leading company for safety workwear, launched in 2019 by CEO John Miles. The company is committed to providing its clients with the most significant fire-retardant-rated apparel possible, emphasizing dependability, customer service, and durability.
Through grit and tenacity, John started his business in safety garments in his hometown, Evanston, Illinois. Naming his online business after his youngest son, Damien Knox Miles, John was inspired by his passion for developing inexpensive and high-quality fire-protective apparel. With his 12 years of experience as a journeyman pipefitter, he built Knox to change how the oil and gas business operates. Through his leadership, the company’s primary objective is to create high-quality fire-retardant garments that are both well-designed and functional.
John’s advocacy through Knox does not stop at providing top-tier affordable workwear. In fact, the company also emphasizes sustainability in its products. While throughout the years, greenwashing has wholly been an issue in the clothing industry, Knox takes pride in its commitment to its customers as well as the environment. He believes that sustainability is more than just being responsible; it is an opportunity to help communities and have a good effect on the world. As a result, Knox is well on its efforts to decrease its environmental footprint by setting ambitious sustainability goals and industry-leading practices. It also maintains the importance of using eco-friendly packaging supplies to promote climate-friendly, money-saving solutions for packing and shipping its products.
Knox also pushes protecting the environment as one of their primary purposes. As a result, they have put into place several practices that are centered on the preservation and welfare of Earth’s natural resources, such as tracking waste generation and disposal, looking for environmentally friendly products and services, implementing initiatives to help employees engage in greener activities at work and home, and informing clients and customers about the company’s environmental stewardship while encouraging them to get involved in the advocacy.
Dedicated to building a company that represents his ideals and those of his clients, John values diversity, sustainability, innovation and development in the protective garment industry. “Our priorities include promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for all; advancing a transparent and responsible chain; innovating sustainable materials and methods to make that focus on our environmental impact. In addition, building community by investing in organizations focused on economic empowerment, education and equality, and bringing today’s generation together through helping students and apprentices so they can reach their full potential tomorrow,” explained John.
Despite his humble beginnings, it is highly commendable how John built Knox, a company that mirrors John’s authenticity, principles and morals through his valiant efforts. Achieving great things comes not only from hard work but also from having the correct mindset. As John said, “It isn’t just a job; it’s our legacy.”
