Buying flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a lot like having an insurance policy. When you’re not insured— whether it’s your car or life— you’re running a risk.
Mount Vernon FR introduces new yarn-dyed striped and plaid FR fabrics, part of the company’s custom-designed MY•FR program, to help meet the growing demand for FRC protection from electric arc flash and flash fires.
As flame-resistant (FR) protection has become commoditized, fabric and garment manufacturers have focused on traditional textile attributes to differentiate their products.
Federal regulators’ adoption of industry consensus standards shows their desire to keep up-to-date with worker safety risks posed by electricity, including highly dangerous arc flashes that cause thousands of burns each year, according to Business Insurance, a bi-weekly magazine and daily news website.
Did you ever experience a synthetic fabric melting on your skin due to a fire? It’s not fun. I had the experience once. Fortunately only my hand and wrist were burned, but I guarantee you, I don’t want to try it again.
DRIFIRE®, the originator of “high performance FR”, is the official base layer choice of IndyCar® driver Graham Rahal and his pit crew. DRIFIRE debuted in the racing market with its new base layer, DRIFIRE Prime™. Rahal and his crew have worn DRIFIRE Prime throughout the year, and will continue to depend on it in the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, May 24.
National Safety Apparel (NSA) is pleased to bring you this premium FR garment packed with enhanced features like moisture wicking technology, antimicrobial properties to assist in odor reduction, and unsurpassed breathability and drying rate.
