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Flame Retardant Fabric for Personal Protective Clothing: A Comprehensive Guide

Kevin Pan March 19, 2025 10:04 pm

Flame retardant fabrics play a crucial role in ensuring safety and protection in high-risk industries, from firefighting to oil and gas operations. For garment makers, distributors, and protective wear brands seeking to produce or supply protective clothing, understanding the properties, applications, and best practices for flame retardant fabrics is essential. Whether you’re aiming to meet

The Importance of Consistent Quality in FR Fabrics

Kevin Pan September 2, 2023 3:02 pm

As a sourcing manager in the workwear manufacturing industry, you have certainly encountered firsthand how quality fluctuations of flame resistant fabrics can cause production delays and financial losses. As FR safety requirements continue to increase in response to changing safety regulations, maintaining consistent standards for fabric quality is vital and can be chanllenging….

Understanding EN 11612 standard: Heat & Flame Protective Clothing & Textile

Kevin Pan October 4, 2022 4:37 pm

Industrial workers are at risk of exposure to a variety of hazards. The most common is heat and flame hazards. In order to reduce potential risks and injuries, it is vital to wear protective workwear that meets the requirements. How do you ensure that these protective clothing provide adequate protection? EN ISO 11612 is such

What do you need to know about EN 20471 Standard?

Kevin Pan September 21, 2022 12:41 am

Approximately 340 million occupational accidents occur each year. Due to low visibility, most accidents involve heavy machines and moving vehicles hitting workers. So, it is a must to wear safety workwear of high-visibility materials by law. In Europe, EN 20471 standard sets the requirements for such clothing. What are the classifications for different high visibility

Quick Guide: Flammability Test for Fabric Buyers (Step by Step)

Kevin Pan August 17, 2022 4:35 pm

Are you looking to purchase flame-resistant (FR) fabric but unsure where to start? Do you need help understanding the different test methods used to measure materials as flame resistant? In this guide, I will break down the process of the fabric flammable test step by step. You can quickly implement it in your own office

How Can I tell if the Fabric I purchased is Flame Resistant?

Kevin Pan August 16, 2022 3:06 pm

We know that millions of fabrics in the market claim to be flame resistant (FR), but some sellers use cheap or fake materials to earn huge profits and risk your business and brand. If you are looking to find a way to evaluate flame-resistant performance, distinguish between inferior and qualified flame-resistant fabrics, and get saved

Does Your FR Fabric Provide All-Around Protection?

Kevin Pan August 15, 2022 3:18 am

Heat and flame hazards are most common in the workplace. According to OSHA, workplace fires cause about 200 deaths and more than 5,000 injuries annually. A piece of thoroughly tested and certified flame-resistant clothing can provide sufficient protection to workers. With so many different FR fabric manufacturers on the market, how can you be sure

Is Polyester Flame Resistant?

Kevin Pan August 5, 2022 6:35 am

Polyester is a versatile and popular fabric, a staple of the textile industry. According to Global Market Insights, polyester had a $91.7 billion market valuation in 2020. If you work in the welding, firefighting, or molten steel industries, the question racking your mind is probably this: is polyester flame resistant? Polyester is not flame resistant;

Why is Modacrylic the Trending Inherent FR Fabrics for Protective Clothing?

Kevin Pan July 30, 2022 1:55 pm

The flame-resistant protective clothing market is booming, thanks to a demand boost caused by the increasing need for occupational health & safety. But one name stands head and shoulders above the rest: modacrylic fabrics. Modacrylic fabrics have become popular in recent years for their unique blend of properties that make them ideal for a variety

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