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Hybrid FR™—Be seen in a whole new way

Comfort and protection with 360° visibility!

March 22, 2016

National Safety Apparel® is pleased to introduce the Hybrid FR™ line of flame resistant hi-vis safety apparel. This line combines high visibility and dark fabric to provide a new look for those required to wear hi-vis protective garments.

Workrite Uniform’s new FR/CP lab coat revolutionizes safety

New lab coat from FR clothing company simultaneously protects against thermal and chemical-splash hazards

March 2, 2016

Workrite Uniform Company announces the launch of its new Workrite® FR/CP™ Lab Coat, which is the first of its kind to include both flame-resistant (FR) properties and chemical-splash protection (CP).

ArcGuard® ACTIVE—Combines comfort, performance & HRC 4 protection

February 23, 2016

We are pleased to bring to you the newest addition to our ArcGuard® arc flash PPE line, ArcGuard® ACTIVE 40 cal/cm2 suit. Our ArcGuard® ACTIVE line is made from a high performance lightweight flame resistant and arc rated fabric which allows for a greater amount of flexibility and stretch.

Top FR workwear trends for 2016

Michael Batson

January 4, 2016

Fashion trends aren’t just for undernourished waifs walking the runways of Paris and New York City.

Worker suffers 3rd-degree burns in glass factory fire

OSHA determines Piramal Glass USA did not provide FR clothing

November 13, 2015

A 34-year-old machine operator suffered third-degree burns on his legs and hands when molten glass bottles fell on the production floor and ignited oil residue that had leaked from the machines. The man had not been provided fire-retardant protective clothing, and the fire spread to his pant leg. He has been unable to return to work since the injury.

Workrite Uniform Company releases new multi-industry tactical pant

November 11, 2015

New product offering combines Workrite Uniform’s FR-clothing expertise with GlenGuard’s innovative fabric

Polartec brings stretch, FR and style to Ariat International’s new women’s workwear line

October 15, 2015

Polartec, LLC, a premium provider of innovative textile solutions, announced its new partnership with Ariat International®, the US-based leader in Western and English footwear and apparel, to help launch their new line of Ariat Work FR clothing designed specifically for women. The premium assortment of tops and jeans feature Polartec FR technology, which provides consumers with the safety features hazardous work environments demand with the style, fit and comfort that women prefer.

HYDROlite FR™ Rainwear with GORE-TEX® products

October 14, 2015

National Safety Apparel is delighted to launch one of the most ground-breaking FR products to date. HYDROlite FR™ Rainwear is the next generation of high performance FR rainwear. Constructed with GORE® PYRAD® fabric from the inventors of GORE-TEX® Products, these garments are lighter weight than most current options in the FR Rainwear market today.

Mount Vernon FR highlights new FR adoptions

New partnerships provide FR industry with more options

October 6, 2015

Mount Vernon FR has collaborated with Cat® Apparel and Westmoor Manufacturing’s Rock & Roll Cowboy to bring more flame resistant clothing (FRC) choices to the industry. Cat Apparel is producing an FR work shirt and coverall, and Rock & Roll Cowboy will offer jeans, giving consumers FR options with the same great fit and styling they’ve come to expect from these brands.