Raw Materials Prices Are Affecting Price Increases for Gloves, Clothing, Other Safety Products

At All Safety Products, we’re getting the below notices from our suppliers almost on a weekly basis.

“Dear Valued Industrial Distributor:

We’re finding it necessary to announce a price increase …Cotton is now up 170% since a year ago and more than 40% since the beginning of 2011.  Cotton prices have surged beyond $2 a pound, the highest level they have ever hit.  Several factors account for the shortage.  Spurred by a turnaround in the global economy, manufacturers now require more cotton to meet increased demand.  Also, adverse weather conditions throughout India, Australia, and Pakistan have damaged cotton crops, leaving textile mills with fewer options…”

“Dear Valued Industrial Distributor:

We’re finding it necessary to announce a price increase…We can no longer hold current prices, attached is an updated Industrial Glove Price Sheet effective ….

At All Safety Products, we no longer have guaranteed pricing lists for any length of time from our suppliers so we do our best at forecasting and attempt to keep our prices low.  With our newest website, http://www.allsafetyproducts.com , we have an online quote system for your convenience.  Please visit us today and use our 10% Discount Code:  TRYUSOUT”