Although mature, the North American industrial protective clothing market experiences high growth in some segments due to frequent revisions in industry standards, according to market researchers Frost & Sullivan. OSHA’s 2010 memorandum, which mandated heat and fire-resistant (FR) clothing for workers in the oil and gas industry, gave a huge boost to this segment making it the highest revenue contributor to the market.

Another potential standard regarding combustible dust hazards would further ignite the heat and FR segment.