Is your workwear actually protecting you, or creating hidden risk?

What you wear on the job affects more than comfort. It impacts focus, thermoregulation, compliance, and long term durability in the field.

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Simon Levin, a 30 year performance apparel expert who has helped engineer advanced FR and AR garments for industrial athletes.

They break down why what you wear under your PPE matters just as much as the outer layer. You will learn the difference between inherent and treated FR fabrics, why polyester can melt in an arc flash, and how moisture against your skin can increase burn severity. They also explain why heavier gear is not automatically safer, and how proper layering helps you manage heat and cold.

Stay durable. Stay focused. Stay built to last.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome to WorkReady

08:25 FR and Inherent Explained

11:50 Base Layer Dangers

14:10 DragonWear Pro Dry Tech

18:30 Comfort Drives Safety

22:37 Compliance and Education

28:22 Layering for Heat and Cold

33:40 Cold Weather Checklist

40:29 PPE Program and ROI

44:00 Future of Workwear

Felipe Carrillo started as a groundman, climbing towers and working long shifts until back injuries forced him to rethink his future. Instead of leaving the trade behind, he used what he learned in the field to build Wye Delta, a safety brand designed around what workers actually want to wear.

In this episode, Felipe shares how injuries change your perspective on work and longevity, why most safety gear gets ignored on the job, the role of frontline experience in real innovation, and what it takes to build a business while still working in the field.

This conversation is a reminder that your body is your livelihood, and the decisions you make today determine how long you stay in the game. Subscribe to the WorkReady Podcast and join the WorkReady Community to take these lessons from conversation to application.

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RESOURCES

• WorkReady Episode Exclusive
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SPONSORS

• Vimocity — The Workforce Readiness Platform
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CHAPTERS

00:00 The Injury That Changed His Career

02:30 The Back Pain Wake-Up Call

04:10 Why Field Athletes Must Train for the Job

06:10 The Problem With Safety Gear Nobody Wears

10:30 Why Cheap PPE Fails in the Real World

15:30 The Eye Injury That Proved It Matters

23:45 How WYE Delta was Born

27:50 Betting Everything on the Business

32:45 Quitting the Utility Job to Go All-In

38:00 Your Body Is Your Paycheck

Elite athletes don’t just train hard. They recover with purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Heather Linden shares what she’s learned from working with Olympic medalists and UFC champions, and how those same recovery strategies apply to the trades. They cover the essentials of recovery, how fatigue actually leads to injuries, why sleep and hydration matter more than most people think, and how simple daily habits can extend your career. This is human performance, built for field athletes who want to stay strong on the job and at home.

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Connect with Dr. Heather Linden

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RESOURCES

• WorkReady Podcast YouTube
• WorkReady Community (FREE)

SPONSORS

• Vimocity: The Workforce Readiness Platform
• Vimocity Community (FREE for field pros)