There have been a number of reported incidents of severe injuries in the metal forging sector caused by hot flying metal from tools used within the work environment (Edencroft Consulting Ltd, 24/04/13). A number of methods for protection have been examined but none were found that could be used in this particular environment due to the heat & the restriction in movement caused to wearers by protective clothing currently available. One major problem is the weight of current garments (c6Kg each), also in this type of application the radiant heat from the parts is conducted to the wearer resulting in discomfort & therefore resistance from staff to the use of the garments. The product which currently has the greatest market share is made from chainmail or ringmesh which exacerbates such problems. This project investigates the use of a reinforced polymer product that is processed to give 40 times the impact strength of the precursor material & is eight times lighter than metal based garments. Tests have shown the material has excellent penetration resistance & is suitable for this type of use. The existing chainmail/ringmesh garments are not manufactured in the UK but imported on premade rolls or as finished product. The reinforced polymer used in these trials has been developed & will be manufactured in the UK; this project will result in the onshoring of production of the protective clothing. The use of this product can also be extended to other sectors where the moulding techniques impart specific properties, eg: motorcycle gloves, jackets, and protective inserts for other workwear such as industrial boots & gloves. The food preparation industry is another facing similar problems, although in this case the issue is slashing and stabbing with knives rather than flying metal. Future work will also include investigation into the potential for use in the stab protection & ballistic armour sectors either in isolation from or in conjunction with ceramic-based products.