Workrite Uniform Company, Inc., a leading provider of flame-resistant (FR) workwear worldwide, has recently unveiled a new flame-resistant (FR) outerwear line featuring 3M™ Thinsulate™ Platinum Insulation, ideal FR protection for cold-weather conditions as it provides extra warmth without extra garment weight.
Mount Vernon FR today announces its newest innovation in the flame resistant fabric industry, AMTEX® TC. AMTEX TC is a collection of cotton and Tencel® blends created for Total Comfort, and the new line addresses the challenge of maximizing both comfort and durability in protective workwear fabrics. Mount Vernon FR will officially launch the AMTEX TC collection at the 2013 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo, which will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leader in the manufacture of protective footwear and clothing for over 115 years, is introducing Job Sight FR apparel to join its successful line of Job Sight™ high visibility apparel.
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Ergodyne has announced today the expansion of their N-Ferno® Warming Products to include the N-Ferno® FR 3-Layer Extreme Series Winter Liners (available in regular and shoulder length) as well as the N-Ferno® FR 2-Layer Cold Series H&L Mouthpiece.
Westex, a world leader in flame resistant fabrics, now offers “Westex TrueComfortTM,” a new advancement in in flame resistant knit fabrics. The new TrueComfortTM fabrics are lightweight, soft & breathable and offer the same guarantee of flame resistance for the life of the garments as Westex’s proven UltraSoft®, UltraSoft AC® and Indura® brands.
When it comes to electric arc flash protection, “layering” can be a cost-effective, practical way to clothe workers as they move between tasks with different hazard ratings.
By determining the three-dimensional structure of proteins at the atomic level, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered how some commonly used flame retardants, called brominated flame retardants (BFRs), can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the body’s endocrine system.