INDURA^® WHITE PAPER

Everyday, workers in maintenance & electrical, utilities, oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, steel and many other industries work in environments that may expose them to hazards that could cause severe or fatal burns. Many companies have made significant commitments to identify and quantify the hazards their employees may face on a daily basis. These companies have also made large investments in flame resistant (FR) protective clothing programs to protect against these hazards. It is important to recognize that in the event of a momentary electric arc flash, flash fire or molten metal splash exposure, the FR fabric used to construct the garment is a critical factor in determining the amount of protection the garment will afford the wearer. The fabric is also a main factor in determining the comfort, durability and the overall value equation of an FR protective clothing program; therefore, it is important to fully investigate the flame resistant fabric options available and specify the FR fabric your company has selected by brand name. This will help ensure that marginally lower up front investment on a generic/off-brand doesn’t lead to employee injuries, program dissatisfaction or significant additional costs downstream. Additionally, in today’s litigious society it is important to have the support of a well established, reputable fabric manufacturer that carries appropriate liability insurance coverage.

This white paper will address flame resistant cotton and cotton blend fabrics and identify some important factors that should be considered when specifying a brand of FR fabric for a protective clothing program. The paper will also provide information about the many unseen details and technologies that are built into market proven brands like INDURA® Ultra Soft^® and INDURA^®.