--- title: The Hidden Cost of Low Price PPE description: "The Hidden Cost of Low Price PPE: Why Purchase Price Isn't the Whole Story. 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[Request trade account](https://www.isb-group.com/contact-us/) ![The Hidden Cost of Low Price PPE](https://blog.isb-group.com/hubfs/blog-header-1st-oct-2026.jpg) [Health and Safety](https://blog.isb-group.com/tag/health-and-safety), [Cost Control](https://blog.isb-group.com/tag/cost-control) # The Hidden Cost of Low Price PPE ![clock-circular-outline](https://blog.isb-group.com/hubfs/Veycom/Image/icon-clock-circular-outline.svg) Posted 1 Oct 2026 share [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Hidden%20Cost%20of%20Low%20Price%20PPE%20-%20&url=https://blog.isb-group.com/the-hidden-cost-of-low-price-ppe&;via=Len%20Bridgeman) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.isb-group.com/the-hidden-cost-of-low-price-ppe) Budgets are under pressure, procurement teams must demonstrate value, and a low unit price looks compelling on a quotation. But the lowest purchase price is not necessarily the lowest cost of use. The better question isn't "Which PPE costs less?" but "Which option provides the required protection and the best value over its working life?" A cheaper product can cost more in practice if it wears out faster, suits the task poorly, is unpopular with wearers, drives extra stock and replacement requirements, or lacks the assurance you expect. Good procurement looks beyond the price on the purchase order. ## Looking beyond unit price Consider two hypothetical pairs of safety gloves: | Measure | Product A | Product B | | --- | --- | --- | | Unit price | £6 | £9 | | Average working life | 1 week | 3 weeks | | Pairs needed per worker per year | 52 | 18 (rounded up) | | Annual cost per worker | £312 | £162 | These figures are illustrative only. Real product life depends on the task, hazard, environment, wearer behaviour, and how PPE is stored, used and maintained. The principle still holds: unit price alone doesn't show the true long-term cost. A £6 glove that needs replacing weekly can cost almost twice as much over a year as a £9 glove that lasts three weeks. This is why **total cost of ownership** is a more useful lens for PPE purchasing. ## What low-price PPE can cost A low upfront price isn't automatically a problem, and a high price doesn't guarantee better performance. The risk lies in deciding on price alone, without understanding the wider cost and performance implications. ### Replacement frequency Durability drives consumption. A shorter-lived product means more ordering, issuing and disposal, and across a large workforce even small differences in durability can materially affect annual spend, stockholding and administration. When assessing expected lifespan, consider: - The task and level of wear expected - Exposure to abrasion, chemicals, heat, moisture or contaminants - Frequency and duration of use - Whether the item is single-use, reusable or maintainable - Evidence from workplace trials and previous consumption data Don't assume a product lasts longer because it costs more. Ask suppliers for evidence, and test the product in your workplace before committing. ### Suitability for the task PPE should be selected according to the risks workers actually face, not a generic product description or an inherited purchasing specification. A product can meet a relevant standard and still be unsuitable for the task, the environment or the person wearing it. Before comparing prices, establish: - What hazards are present - What type and level of protection is required - How long the PPE will be worn - Whether workers need dexterity, grip, visibility, mobility or communication - Whether it must work with other equipment - What environmental conditions it will meet - Whether it suits the people who will use it Take protective eyewear. A low-cost pair may meet the standard but still be poor value if it scratches quickly, fogs during normal work, fits badly with other PPE, or is uncomfortable enough that workers keep taking it off. The issue isn't whether the eyewear is cheap. It's whether it delivers reliable protection in real working conditions. ### Assurance, conformity and supplier competence Price comparisons only mean something when you're comparing like with like. Buyers should be able to verify that products suit the identified hazard, carry the required conformity marking, are backed by relevant documentation, and can be traced to a competent manufacturer or supplier. That's why supplier assurance matters. BSIF has warned that buyers can't always assume products marketed as PPE will perform as claimed. 82% of 88 PPE products from suppliers outside BSIF's Registered Safety Supplier Scheme failed to meet the required standards or associated requirements in BSIF tests between January 2025 and January 2026. That doesn't mean all low-cost PPE is non-compliant, or that every higher-priced product is better. It does mean price should never be judged in isolation from evidence of performance, conformity, documentation and supplier capability. BSIF's **"Check–Select–Protect**" approach is a useful prompt: - **Check** the competence and credibility of the supplier. - **Select** PPE that is appropriate, certified and compliant for the identified risk. - **Protect** workers and the organisation through informed, evidence-based purchasing. Supplier schemes can support due diligence, but they don't replace the employer's responsibility to assess risks, select suitable equipment, and ensure it is maintained and used correctly. ### Fit, comfort and adoption PPE only protects when workers can wear it properly and consistently. A product can satisfy a specification and still suit the workforce badly. Poor fit, restricted movement, reduced dexterity, impaired visibility, discomfort or incompatibility with other PPE all affect whether people can use it as intended. Respiratory protective equipment is a clear example. Tight-fitting RPE must seal effectively against the wearer's face, and a poor fit can significantly reduce protection, which is why fit testing is central to selecting it. The procurement challenge isn't finding the cheapest mask. It's finding equipment that protects the people who must wear it. The same applies across all PPE categories. Where appropriate, involve wearers through trials and structured feedback. They'll spot practical issues that never appear on a data sheet or price comparison: - Does a glove compromise dexterity or grip? - Does eyewear fog or cause pressure discomfort? - Do boots stay comfortable over a full shift? - Does hearing protection work with other head-worn PPE? - Do garments restrict movement or prove impractical in the environment? Wearer feedback isn't an optional extra. It's evidence of whether PPE will work in practice. ## Five questions before choosing the lowest quote Not every factor is easy to quantify, and costs vary between workplaces. The aim isn't a perfect accounting exercise for every glove, boot or pair of glasses. It's to ask a better question: *what are we getting for this cost over the product's working life?* 1 Is it appropriate for the hazard? Has it been selected using the actual risk assessment, task requirements and working environment? 2 Is it suitable for the wearer? Does it fit the workforce and let people work safely and effectively? 3 What evidence supports its performance? Are conformity markings, certification, technical information and supporting documentation available and credible? 4 How often will it need replacing? What evidence supports the expected lifespan, consumption rate and replacement frequency? 5 Are we comparing like for like? Does the cheaper option match the alternative on protection, durability, performance, fit, assurance and availability? ## The bottom line Good PPE procurement isn't about buying the most expensive product, and it isn't about accepting the lowest quote by default. It's about choosing PPE that is appropriate for the hazard, suitable for the people doing the work, supported by credible evidence of performance and conformity, and able to protect reliably over its working life. Sometimes the lowest-priced PPE will be the best-value choice. That should be demonstrated with evidence, not assumed from the number on the quotation. 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