Posts Tagged ‘maintenance’

Flame Resistant Clothing Care And Maintenance

Monday, July 13th, 2015

As your flame resistant (FR) clothing is meant to be your last line of defence for protection when a flash fire or electric arc occurs you need to ensure that the PPE is maintained in good condition.
One of the main causes of degrading your flame resistant clothing is by the use of chlorine bleach. Bleach can not … Read More...

Nomex® Flame Resistant Garments Recommendations for Care and Maintenance

Friday, October 10th, 2014

Nomex aramid flame resistant garments are made from DuPont Nomex® fiber. Nomex fiber is heat resistant and permanently flame resistant. Nomex IIIA® incorporates an anti-static fiber which reduces nuisance static. In static-sensitive environments, proper grounding procedures must be observed.

The garments can be laundered at temperatures up to 140°F with good colorfastness. Processing in hotter formulas may be … Read More...