Arc Flash Fabric Descriptions

FABRIC DESCRIPTIONS

For more information and laundering instructions, go to manufacturer’s web-sites.                

For arc flash clothing 

Revolite™                             A multi-layer tri-blend that is extremely lightweight, functional
and durable. Revolite is inherently flame resistant and it’s FR properties cannot be washed
or worn out. It is 50% lighter than cotton based systems

Protera™                               Made by Dupont™, Protera is inherently flame resistant. Built-in
protection cannot be washed out or worn away, requiring no special laundering instructions. Light
weight, very comfortable and durable

Indura Ultra Soft®                 Made by Westex, Indura Ultra Soft is It is a blend of 88% FR
cotton and 12% high tenacity nylon which adds comfort and durability and maintains it FR
properties for the life of the garment ..

ArcGuard^R Compliance 8812  A blend of 88% FR cotton and 12% adds comfort and durability
and maintains its FR properties for the life of the garment

NomexIIIA®                         Made by Dupont™, NomexIIIA is an inherently flame resistant
blend of 93% Nomex, 5% Kevlar® and 2% antistatic fiber. Very durable and comfortable.

Kevlar®                                Made by Dupont™ Kevlar offers superior strength and is
                                            Inherently flame and cut resistant

CarbonX                                CarbonX can withstand the direct flame of a blow torch
                                           without melting, igniting or burning, even when exposed
                                           to the flame for up to 20 times longer than other fabrics.
                                           It retains this level of protection against molten metal and
                                           arc flash

Relaint™                               Made by ITI Inovative Textiles, Reliant FR interlock knit is
                                            inherently flame resistant and the protective properties
                                            cannot be washed or worn away

Pro-C FR®                            Made by SSM Industries, Pro-C FR I treated 100% cotton  
                                           and is soft and breathable. Ad a treated fabric it has
                                           special laundering instructions  

Fabrics for molten metal splash protection:

Vinex®                                   Made by Westex, Vinex is used in the aluminum casting industry
                                             and can shed molten aluminum and is highly resistant to a wide
                                             variety of acids and alkalis.. The fabrics are comprised of 85%
                                             inherently flame resistant vinyl and 15% polynosic nylon and will
                                             retain their FR resistant properties for the service life of the garment.

Oasis™                                  Made by Tencare (formerly Southern Mills). Oasis is a blended FR fabric
                                             using 50% lenzing FR, 40% wool and 10% nylon. It is designed to protect
                                             against molten metal splash, radiant heat and other smelting hazards.
                                             Oasis sheds molted aluminum and cryolite

Zetex and Zetex Plus             Made by Newtex Industries, these fabrics are woven from highly
                                            texterized continuous filament yarn. They are widely used in conditions
                                            requiring thermal and acoustic insulation or protection from heat and
                                            fire. Made from organic materials, they won’t smolder or create hazardous
                                            outgassing. Zetex supports temperatures up to 1000^oF.
                                            Zetex Plus is trated with a proprietary high temperature Vermiculite coating
                                            to dissipate heat across the surface of the fabric and increase temperature
                                            resistance to 2000^oF

Banox AL®                             Made by Itex Corp, Banox AL is FR treated 100% cotton esigned for
                                             workers exposed to aluminum splash used to reduce heat stress while
                                             providing permanent protection