Lakeland Industries announced that its Ultimate Glow+ Leather Firefighting Gloves have received NFPA 1970:2025 certification, the first product in the company’s Fire + Safety division to meet the updated standard for structural firefighter gear.
The NFPA 1970:2025 standard consolidates several older NFPA requirements and imposes stricter limits on heat resistance, dexterity, durability, and restricted substances. Certification means the gloves can be marketed to fire departments and first‑responder agencies that require compliance, potentially expanding Lakeland’s customer base and giving the brand a competitive edge in the high‑performance protective apparel market.
Lakeland’s certification comes amid a period of financial strain. The company reported a third‑quarter fiscal 2026 loss of $1.64 per share and revenue that fell short of expectations, prompting a withdrawal of forward guidance and a suspension of its dividend. The certification is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the product portfolio and drive future revenue growth.
President and CEO Jim Jenkins said, “This certification reflects countless hours of engineering, testing, and collaboration, and we believe this glove will set a new benchmark for performance and protection.” He added that the company is launching additional NFPA‑certified products across its head‑to‑toe line.
While the certification is a positive development, the company remains under pressure from recent earnings misses and guidance cuts. The market has focused on the financial results rather than the product launch, and no immediate trading reaction data is available.
Lakeland expects the certified gloves to be available to customers in the coming weeks and plans to roll out a pipeline of other NFPA‑compliant products, positioning the brand to capture new business opportunities and strengthen its foothold in the firefighter safety market.
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