From Mt. Vernon FR: What to consider when choosing FR garments

For those that work in hazardous environments, proper FR clothing is critical to ensuring safety and protection. When choosing FR workwear for your employees, you should consider the following:

Arc rating
Arc flash protection
Flash fire protection
Predicted % body burn
Weight
Blend
Special Properties
Flex
AmDry
Extended Durability
Fiber blend
Comfort

About Mount Vernon FR

Mount Vernon FR has one of the largest collections of flame resistant fabrics that can be used for uniforms and workwear in nearly any industry, such as electrical, utilities, and oil and gas. Our FR cloth is broken into product lines based on the fiber make-up of the fabric. Each flame resistant fabric caters to a variety of needs within the various industries – all of them offer the utmost FR protection, but may highlight a range of select attributes, from comfort to durability to softness.

Visit the Mount Vernon FR website: www.mvmfr.com.

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