Since 1987, garments made of INDURA fabrics have been used by various industries for personal protection against thermal exposures from molten ferrous metals, flash fire, electrical arc and other exposures in the workplace. The INDURA line of fabrics include:
INDURA® 100% Cotton
INDURA® Ultra Soft® 88% Cotton/12% High Tenacity Nylon Blends
The flame resistance of these fabrics is achieved by a treatment process proprietary to Westex Inc. This finish has been designed to withstand the most rigorous industrial laundering conditions anticipated for proper cleaning of work clothing. A flame retardant polymer is embedded in the fabric in a fashion that is durable to multiple launderings normally required of such garments. Westex guarantees the flame resistance of INDURA Ultra Soft and INDURA fabrics for useful life of such garments when proper care procedures are employed. It is important to recognize that the thermal protective properties of any flame resistant fabric can be compromised by the presence of contaminants on the fabric from which the garment is made. Even though the original fabric is fully flame resistant as measured by standard test protocols, flammable contaminants on the garments can ignite, will burn until consumed and thereby increase heat transfer to the wearer and lead to flame resistance failure. The procedures described in this bulletin have been utilized effectively for removing industrial soiling and other contaminants from the garments while maximizing use life. Users of INDURA Ultra Soft and INDURA garments should ensure that the techniques they use achieve similar results, by performing their own tests and/or working with Westex.
