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1.WHAT IS FR CLOTHING?
FR clothing is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect the wearers from flames and thermal injury. It is suitable for protecting workers who may be exposed to fire hazards.
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2.HOW LONG CAN FR CLOTHING BE WORN?
The longevity of FR clothing is related to the type of fabric and the degree of wear and tear of the clothing. Flame Retardant clothing made of treated FR fabrics, so it can be worn for 1-2 years. Flame Resistant clothing made of inherent FR fabric, so its flame resistant properties cannot be worn away or washed out. If the Flame Resistant clothing are damaged by repeated use, it is recommended to wear after mending or replace a new FR clothing.
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3.WHAT IS INHERENT FR FABRIC?
Inherent FR fabrics are Nomex, Kevlar, PBI and PR-97 etc.. Inherent FR fabrics are made of fibers that are innately flame resistant. The actual structure of the fiber itself is non-flammable; therefore, the fibers will naturally self-extinguish. The flame resistant properties cannot be worn away or washed out.
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4.WHAT IS TREATED FR FABRIC?
FR treated fabrics are 100%cotton, CVC and C/N etc.. These fabrics get the self-extinguishing and slow-burning properties from the special chemical treatment applied to the fabric.
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5.WHY FR CLOTHING?
When exposed to fire or an explosion, normal garment will ignite and continue to burn even when away from the fire. It will also injure the wearers. FR clothing is designed to make the fire less likely to burn, and it will self-extinguish after leaving the fire. Workers in fire hazardous environments, wearing FR clothing greatly improves the chance of escape and survival.
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6.WHO NEEDS TO WEAR FR CLOTHING?
Welders
Electricians
Foundry workers
Workers in the oil & gas industries
Workers in the paper and pulp industry
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7.CAN FR CLOTHING BE WASHED IN A ORDINARY WASHER?
FR clothing can be washed in a ordinary washer, but be careful to wash at a temperature below 60ºC and use the appropriate detergent.
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8.HOW TO WASH FR CLOTHING?
Washing temperature should be controlled below 60ºC.
Do not use chlorine bleach, fabric softeners, detergents containing hydrogen peroxide chemicals or other non-detergents.
Avoid direct sunlight exposure after washing, natural drying or machine drying, and the drying temperature must be below 70°C.
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9.CAN FR CLOTHING BE WASHED TOGETHER WITH NON-FR CLOTHING?
It is recommended that to separate FR and Non-FR garments when laundering.
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10.SHOULD I CLEAN FR CLOTHING BEFORE FIRST WEAR?
It is recommended that new FR clothing be washed before the first wear.
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11.HOW TO SELECT A FR CLOTHING?
Choose the FR clothing with the right and complete internal and external packaging, trademark logo, special labor protective equipment safety signs.
Choose FR clothing without surface blemishes, tears and sewing defects.
Choose FR clothing with softer feel, not irritate the skin.
Choose FR clothing without irritating odor.
Choose comfortable FR clothing, and it should easy to put on and take off.