06Product guidelines
Living document

How to talk about each Smart PPE™ product.

Every SmartPPE product is a different shape, a different use case, a different conversation. The brand voice stays the same — the specifics change. Use this section as the spec for each product category. Find yours in the sidebar, copy what you need, ship.

01Product

Helmets

A hard hat that knows when something's wrong.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE helmet built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE helmet that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the shell makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same helmet, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Worker on site, three-quarter view, daylight. Shell wear visible — the helmet has a history.
Shot 2
The tap moment: phone within 2 cm of the rear of the helmet, screen showing the read.
Shot 3
Macro on the squircle embedded under the rear cradle. Sharp focus.

Packaging — must show

  • +Powered by Scannable lockup on the side panel, lower right
  • +Smart PPE™ wordmark with trademark on first use
  • +NFC indicator near the chip location
  • +Registration prompt: 'Tap to register your helmet'

Packaging — must not

  • Don't recolour the squircle
  • Don't replace the lockup with a translation
  • Don't print the chip location as a sticker over the shell

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, NTAG 213
Placement
Under rear cradle, embedded in shell
Durability rating
IP67, 50°C operating range
Scan distance
Up to 4 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Helmet line drawing

SVG · 8 KB

Integration diagram

PDF · 240 KB

Sample packaging artwork

AI · 12 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 84 MB

02Product

Harnesses

A full-body harness that proves itself on every clip-in.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE harness built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE harness that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the dorsal label makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same harness, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Wearer mid clip-in at height. The dorsal label is in frame, naturally.
Shot 2
Tap on the dorsal label, gloved hand, real wear visible.
Shot 3
Flat-lay of the harness, single top light, no gradient backdrop.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the hangtag back
  • +Squircle visible on the dorsal label
  • +NFC indicator
  • +Registration prompt

Packaging — must not

  • Don't add the squircle to the webbing in post
  • Don't use stock harness shots without the chip

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, sewn-in inlay
Placement
Dorsal label, behind D-ring tag
Durability rating
Wash-tested 50 cycles
Scan distance
Up to 3 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Harness line drawing

SVG · 10 KB

Sewn-in inlay spec

PDF · 180 KB

Sample hangtag artwork

AI · 6 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 62 MB

03Product

High-vis vests

High-vis that knows whose it is.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE vest built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE vest that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the size label makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same vest, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Worker walking site, vest visible, daylight. Not a model shoot.
Shot 2
Tap on the inner chest pocket, vest opened just enough to show the chip location.
Shot 3
Detail of the size tag with the squircle.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the polybag sticker
  • +Squircle on the size tag
  • +Registration prompt

Packaging — must not

  • Don't print the chip location on the outside of the vest
  • Don't use over-saturated 'safety yellow' that doesn't match the actual fabric

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, label inlay
Placement
Inner left chest pocket, behind size label
Durability rating
Wash-tested 25 cycles
Scan distance
Up to 2 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Vest line drawing

SVG · 6 KB

Label inlay spec

PDF · 140 KB

Sample polybag sticker

AI · 2 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 38 MB

04Product

Lanyards

A connector that records its drop-test history.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE lanyard built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE lanyard that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the karabiner heat-shrink makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same lanyard, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Lanyard clipped to anchor, worker out of focus behind. Honest light.
Shot 2
Tap on the karabiner end, screen reading the unit's life.
Shot 3
Coiled lanyard pack-shot, neutral surface.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the coil tag
  • +Squircle visible on the heat-shrink
  • +Registration prompt

Packaging — must not

  • Don't obscure the karabiner gate in marketing shots

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, heat-shrink inlay
Placement
Karabiner end, under heat-shrink
Durability rating
Drop-rated, IP67
Scan distance
Up to 3 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Lanyard line drawing

SVG · 7 KB

Heat-shrink inlay spec

PDF · 160 KB

Sample coil tag artwork

AI · 3 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 44 MB

05Product

Connectors

Karabiners and snap hooks that log every load they take.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE connector built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE connector that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the spine makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same connector, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Connector loaded on a structural anchor. Sharp on the chip area.
Shot 2
Tap on the spine, gloved hand.
Shot 3
Three connector variants laid out for comparison.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the blister card
  • +Squircle on the connector spine

Packaging — must not

  • Don't reshape the squircle to fit the spine curve — leave the protective panel

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, micro-inlay
Placement
Connector spine, laser-marked
Durability rating
Drop-rated, EN 362
Scan distance
Up to 2 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Connector line drawing

SVG · 6 KB

Micro-inlay spec

PDF · 120 KB

Sample blister card

AI · 4 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 28 MB

06Product

Fall arrest blocks

Self-retracting lifelines that count their own deployments.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE fall arrest block built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE fall arrest block that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the housing makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same fall arrest block, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
Block mounted overhead, lifeline extended. Real environment.
Shot 2
Tap on the housing, technician inspecting.
Shot 3
Macro on the housing label and squircle.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the box top
  • +Squircle on the housing label
  • +Registration prompt with serial

Packaging — must not

  • Don't market 'self-inspecting' — the unit reports its history, the inspector still inspects

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, housing inlay
Placement
Side of housing, near label
Durability rating
IP67, drop-rated
Scan distance
Up to 4 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Block line drawing

SVG · 9 KB

Housing inlay spec

PDF · 200 KB

Sample box artwork

AI · 9 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 52 MB

07Product

Footwear

Safety boots that confirm they're the pair you were issued.

Short — ~30 words

Hero blurbs, back-of-pack

A SmartPPE boot built for the conditions it actually meets. Tap any phone to read its serial, inspection date and assigned wearer in under a second. Powered by Scannable.

Long — ~120 words

Brochures, press, retailer listings

A SmartPPE boot that proves itself on every shift. A passive chip embedded in the tongue label makes the unit readable by any phone — no app required. Tap and you see the serial, the last inspection, the assigned wearer, and whether it's safe to use today. For safety leads, that means an end to clipboard inspections and lost paper tags. For workers, nothing changes — it's the same boot, same fit, same certifications. For your brand, it's the same product line, now Powered by Scannable. Manufacturers integrate the chip during existing assembly steps; the rest of the experience runs on Scannable's open standard.

Approved imagery direction

Shot 1
On-foot shot in the wild, mud and all. Boot lived-in.
Shot 2
Tap on the tongue label, boot in hand.
Shot 3
Pair pack-shot, neutral surface, hard top light.

Packaging — must show

  • +Lockup on the box end-flap
  • +Squircle on the tongue label inside the boot

Packaging — must not

  • Don't print the chip location on the upper
  • Don't use catalogue-style retouched boot shots

Integration spec at a glance

Tag type
Passive NFC, tongue inlay
Placement
Inside tongue, behind label
Durability rating
Wash and wear tested
Scan distance
Up to 2 cm

For deep technical detail, see the engineering reference (out of scope for v1).

Downloads

Boot line drawing

SVG · 8 KB

Tongue inlay spec

PDF · 150 KB

Sample box artwork

AI · 5 MB

Hero photography pack

ZIP · 40 MB

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