Inherent FR Fabric
Quick Facts
- Inherently flame resistant
- Nomex® Essential has the lowest life cycle cost of any commercially available inherent FR fabric based on longevity
- Provides permanent flame resistance that won’t wash out or wear away
- Minimizes break-open and maintains a stable, inert barrier between the fire/arc and skin, protecting the wearer from direct exposure.
- Does not ignite or burn, does not melt or drip.
- Insulates the wearer from heat
The effectiveness of Nomex® has been proven and documented in laboratories, field tests and real-life flash fire and electric arc situations. Garments made with Nomex® thermal technology are extremely durable and resist abrasion, tears and chemicals. They’re also an excellent value, lasting three to five times longer than other standard and protective fabrics, including 100% cotton and flame-retardant treated (FRT) cotton. In lease, rental and purchase programs, the outstanding wear life of garments of Nomex® Essential can contribute to bottom-line savings. Garments of Nomex® are as comfortable to wear as other work clothing. Side-by-side wear tests show that fabric weight is the single greatest factor in controlling garment comfort, and that the lightweight comfort of Nomex® is often preferred over other protective fabrics. A key factor in the thermal protection Nomex® provides is that it carbonizes and thickens when exposed to the intense heat of today’s fires. This increases the protective barrier between the heat source and the skin and minimizes burn between the heat source and the skin and minimizes burn injury. This tough, protective barrier stays supple and flexible until it cools, which gives you valuable extra seconds of protection when you need it most. Garments made from Nomex® are also durable – lasting, on average, two to three times longer than most other standard and protective fabrics, including 100% cotton, polyester/garment blends and FRT cotton. In fact, industrial launderers estimate that the average wear life of protective apparel made of Nomex® is approximately five years, and that it can be washed and worn at least 125 times. Comparatively, garments made of FRT cotton can be washed and worn an average of only 36-50 times.
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Polartec® Power Dry® FR
- Inherently flame resistant
- Superior wicking action
- Fast drying
- Highly breathable
- Easy care
- Available in multiple styles and weights
Polartec® Power Grid™ FR
- Inherently flame resistant
- Superior wicking action
- Fast drying
- Highly breathable
- Easy care
- Grid channels reduce weight & increase warmth
Polartec® started developing performance flame resistant fabric technologies for the U.S. Military in 2003 after combat uniforms began melting against the intense heat of IED detonations. This necessity to enhance safety abilities of fabrics used to protect against worksite hazards became a practical fit for commercial workwear applications. Today they continue to develop innovative permanent flame resistant yarn technologies used to create protective layering systems that perform in the most demanding work environments.
Polartec® Power Dry® FR was created to give flame resistant base fabrics greater efficiency and more dependable wicking properties. Chemical fabric treatments can only provide temporary wicking because the ability fades and weakens with every wash. By designing patented mechanical wicking properties into our bi-component construction we invented a superior base material that pulls moisture from the skin, expands for faster evaporation and lasts the life of the fabric.
The technology used to control moisture is the highest priority for next-to-skin surfaces. Sweat and moisture vapor must be in a constant state of flux to ensure the fabric doesn’t become saturated and lose performance characteristics. This is why Polartec® Power Dry® FR is engineered with their patented bi-component knit construction to enhance drying capabilities across the fabric structure. This dual surface approach maximizes performance by mechanically wicking sweat and vapor off your skin and directly transferring it to the outer surface where it diffuses for quick dry times.
Open air channels surrounding each individual segment of grid allow Polartec® Power Grid™ to easily release all excess body heat as it builds during activity. These breathable air channels create space for greater compression capabilities when needing to pack or store materials with limited room.
Quick Facts
- Inherently flame resistant
- Soft and breathable. Superior moisture management because of special cellulosic fiber content.
- Soft feel for enhanced comfort
- Available in a Hi-visibility yellow that is ANSI 107 and CSA Z96 compliant for low visibility environments
- Multi purpose protection from electric arc flash, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures
- Will not ignite, melt, or break open.
- Excellent value equation
TenCate Tecasafe® Plus is engineered to provide unbeatable electric arc and flash fire protection that lasts twice as long as FR treated cotton fabrics. Yet our soft and lightweight fabric provides unmatched comfort. It is also comforting to know that our fabric’s inherent protection will never wash or wear out.
In addition, Tecasafe® Plus is extremely comfortable. Its cellulosic fibers make the fabric cool and breathable, thanks to its special cellulosic fiber content. It has superior abrasion resistance and is highly colorfast, retaining its strength, shape, and color even after multiple industrial launderings. The Tecasafe® Plus long life cycle, combined with its competitive cost, creates exceptional value in flame resistant garment.
GlenGuard FR protects against arc flash and flash fire hazards, a commonality within the electrical, oil and gas, chemical and industrial markets. Arc flash occurs when an electric current passes through the air between ungrounded and grounded conductors, creating the possibility of reaching up to 35,000°F. Subsequently, an ignition of clothing can occur, as well as burns directly to the skin. A flash fire is common in environments where flammable solids, liquids and their vapors, gases or dust are prevalent. When a flash fire ignites, there are considerable shock waves along with a rapidly moving flame front at a high temperature that can last for a short duration.
Their fabrics are inherently flame resistant, embedded with Kermel SofShield fibers, guaranteeing they will never lose their FR properties, even after repeated washing and wear. They maintain their color even after three months of continuous sunlight exposure. They also keep their color long after 160 washings, an unheard of number in the industry. Because our colors are made with solution-dyed fibers—meaning that the color is introduced when the fiber is produced, rather than dying the fabric after it’s woven—they will maintain their vibrancy throughout the lifetime of the garment. Ultimately, GlenGuard’s colorfastness outlasts competition, ensuring that you are getting the most value out of every wear.
Kermel® aramid fiber
Kermel is a polyamide-imide, classified as a meta-aramid fiber.
Quick Facts
- Permanently non-flammable by nature.
- Excellent thermal insulator, providing efficient protection from heat, even in lightweight protective clothing.
- Chemical inertness provides efficient protection against the majority of chemical agents, even at high concentrations under the effect of splashing.
- Solution-dyed during the manufacturing process for exceptional color fastness.
- Unequalled drape, softness and comfort.
- Does not pill high and has a resistance to abrasion.
Kermel® Lenzing® FR
Lensing® FR viscose is made by Lenzing® Fibres, the largest producer of viscose fibres in the world, and is a cellulosic fibre which has a flame retardant pigment built into the fibre during the fibre spinning stage. The combination of these two fibres produces a garment offering excellent comfort properties with inherent FR protection capabilities
Fabrics made up of 30% or 50% Lenzing® FR (FR viscose), having proven themselves over many years, provide protection from heat and flames as well as from acids and chemical projections. They do not burn, do not melt and retain their mechanical properties.
Kermel / Lenzing FR mixtures provide constant protection from fire exposure and heat flash hazards. Ideally suited for hot climates, they offer a high degree of comfort, thanks to the flexibility and softness of the mixture. A large variety of clothing and underwear is available in fabric or knitwear.
Kermel products are certified to NFPA 2112.
Quick Facts
- Inherent Flame Resistance
- Electrical Arc Resistance
- High Thermal Resistance
- Bright Vibrant and High Visibility Colors
- Easy Care Fabric
- Lower Cost Protection without Compromise
- Regular Apparel Look & Feel
By combining the inherently self-extinguishing fiber of PROTEX®; an inherently flame-retardant fiber that, when mixed with cotton, rayon, polyester and other conventional fibers, improves flame retardancy while at the same time retaining original fiber characteristics of softness and natural appearance; and the comfort and practicality of cotton, the Pro-Techt fabric line was developed with the worker safety and comfort in mind.
Unlike treated cotton, there is no deterioration in flame retardancy after repeated washing or normal use over time. Actually the reverse is true. Flame retardancy improves after repeated washings.
Unlike Aramids fibers, the look and feel of Pro-Techt fabrics is all natural, especially when worn against the skin.
With its uniquely woven blend, Westex® DH provides outstanding breathability and optimized moisture management to keep the wearer cooler, drier and more comfortable. Westex® DH also retains an excellent after-wash appearance, with a low propensity for pilling and is ANSI 107 certified. An excellent choice for arc flash fire and molten metal splash protection.
Treated FR Fabric
Quick Facts
- Introduced in 1996
- Guaranteed flame resistance for the life of the garment
- Soft feel for enhanced comfort
- Enhanced protection from electric arc and flash fire exposures
- Multi purpose protection from electric arc flash, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures
- 75%+ extended garment wear life
- Double-shrunk technology
- Excellent value equation
Westex guarantees the flame resistance of Westex UltraSoft® fabrics for the life of the garment. This guarantee has been demonstrated in laboratory testing and through the auditing of samples from the millions of garments in the protective clothing marketplace for over two decades. There are many “unseen” details that go into the production of durable flame resistant cotton and cotton blend fabrics. This starts with the production of the base material, dyeing, preparation, FR engineering process, internal laboratory testing, external laboratory testing and technical support all the way to the proven performance of the FR fabric in the market. They have spent decades perfecting the highly technical, proprietary flame resistant fabric technology to produce our trusted fabrics which are market proven, world-leading brands. This high level of performance is achieved by the Westex proprietary production process, which combines advanced custom engineered machinery with sophisticated computer equipment to conduct the “ammonia cure” system.
In the Westex engineering process, a high quality phosphonium salt precondensate flame retardant chemical is applied and polymerized with gaseous ammonia forming a long-chain flame retardant polymer impregnated into the core of each cotton fiber. This flame retardant polymer acts as a catalyst promoting the charring of the fabric. This accelerated charring prohibits the support of combustion by reducing the fuel source.
Quick Facts
- Introduced in 1987.
- Known as the first FR resistant 100 % cotton fabric.
- Guaranteed flame resistance for the life of the garment.
- Multipurpose protection from electric arc flash, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures.
- Excellent value equation.
Westex Indura® was the first cotton fabric engineered to provide guaranteed flame resistance for the life of the garment. First introduced in 1987, Westex Indura® is still popular today for use in jacket and pants in the metals industry and in coveralls for budget conscious contractors.
Quick Facts
Protect® 200 / 300 Forte
- Created with the idea of two layers of performance on a single fabric designed with both comfort and safety in mind.
- A fabric composed of 88% cotton and 12% Nylon®.
- The different fibers provide a soft feel for greater comfort and enhanced wear life and protective performance.
- All Protect® Forte fabrics contain a CaroFresh® moisture management finish along with a CaroHealth® low formaldehyde treatment.
- Certified to NFPA 2112-2018/CANS/CGSB 155.20, NFPA 70E and Okeo-Tex/CA Prop 65.
Protect® 200 / 300 Forte Spec Sheet
Protect® 300
- Created to provide the best certified performance for your protection with the best value for your investment.
- A fabric composed of 100% Cotton.
- Designed to provide a soft feel for greater comfort as well as enhanced wear life and comfort performance.
- All Protect® Forte fabrics contain a CaroFresh® moisture management finish along with a CaroHealth® low formaldehyde treatment.
- Certified to NFPA 2112-2018/CANS/CGSB 155.20, NFPA 70E and Okeo-Tex/CA Prop 65.
Components
Located in Marietta, Georgia, YKK Corporation of America is the western hemisphere parent of YKK’s North and Central America Group (YKK NCA). Geographically, this Group consists of 14 dynamic operating companies spread across five time zones covering Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Colombia, South America.
Since 1960 when YKK opened its first U.S. office in New York, NY, the YKK NCA Group has grown continually in size and scope. Today they have more than 2,500 employees supporting two major operational pillars: the Architectural Products Group and the Fastening Products Group.
The YKK Fastening Products Group provides fastening solutions for thousands of applications and specialized requirements. YKK® zippers, metal buttons and snaps, webbings, hook and loop, and plastic buckles and more are available in various configurations, styles, and sizes. YKK brand zippers, metal buttons and snaps, hook and loop fastening tape, plastic buckles, notions and webbings are available in various configurations, styles, and sizes.
Uniform and industrial products require durability, rugged looks and are subject to harsh laundering processes. YKK Canada has developed a line of metal zippers to meet these special needs. Their “PCN” cord is woven to withstand extreme bleach and wash temperatures. Non-conductive brass and non-conductive, high temperature resistant Vislon® zippers set to NOMEX® tape meet all NFPA standards.
Whether at work or play, 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material helps you to be seen at dawn, dusk, or night, in all weather conditions.
Versatility, performance and fashion come together in 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material. Designers can easily incorporate it into all kinds of footwear, garments, and accessories, from safety vests to high performance active wear. The results: attractive reflective clothing that helps make people more visible.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material is recognized as the leading high performance retro reflective material for enhancing worker visibility.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material products use a technology known as retro reflection. It helps the eye perceive light in low-light conditions. In more scientific terms, retro reflection occurs when light rays are returned in the direction from which they originated. A large amount of reflected light is returned directly to the original light source, such as a car’s headlights. Since very little light is scattered when the light is returned, retro reflective materials appear brightest to an observer located near the original light source such as behind the wheel of a car. The Scotchlite™ reflective material brand provides increased peace-of-mind to people who wear safety garments. They know that their garment contains material that will enhance their visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions. And they value that their reflective material comes from 3M, a trusted name known for quality and innovation.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material is available in a variety of configurations that meet or exceed the minimum EN-471 & CSA Z-96 standards for high visibility as well as a selection of industrially laundurable flame resistant trim.
At Davey Textile Solutions Inc.®, formerly Davey Fabrics Inc., have been offering solutions to the textile industry in Canada since 1986. Since 2001, our business focus shifted towards the distribution and conversion of 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials. The focus of this line follows the established philosophy of Davey Textile Solutions Inc.® to deal in premier products for our mission to be always “committed to quality and service”.
Davey Textile Solutions Inc.® offers services through our 25,000ft² manufacturing facility and warehouse located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada as well as a distribution warehouse in Houston, Texas, USA. We presently serve customers globally, and continue to expand by partnering with representatives in local markets.
In every aspect of our business we strive to make a difference by participating in the industry that we work in and giving back to the community. We are involved with several standards committees defining safety requirements in industrial applications. Davey Textile Solutions Inc.® has committed extensive resources towards resolving safety concerns related to visibility in the petrochemical industry. Our commitment to research and development is unmatched, and we will continue to develop new products to suit our customer’s needs.
