ASTM F2733-21 has been published with only very minor updates. This version ASTM F2733 Standard Specification for Flame-Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flame Hazards replaces the 2017 edition. The updates are…
DuPont has just announced new names for various Nomex products. Nomex, in various forms, has been a staple in the FR clothing market since the 1960s. In a February 23,…
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …
ArcWear is excited to announce the availability of a new, non-standard, testing service. We have recently commissioned our new bench-scale Flash Fire Cylinder, made by Thermetrics. The Flash Fire Cylinder is designed…
ArcWear is pleased to announce the introduction of expedited testing services in 2021. Available expedited services will include Arc Flash Panel Testing to ASTM F1959/IEC 61482-1-1 Procedure A, testing for NFPA 2112 Certification,…
ASTM F1358-20 has been published by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and Equipment. The updates, drafted by ArcWear Staff, is primarily comprised of clarifications for testing labs. These procedural clarifications help…