ArcWear New Logo, Same People, Same Service
After our recent acquisition by Kinectrics in Canada our team has been working to simplify intercompany work to allow more testing and easier billing for all our clients but especially…
ASTM F2733-21 Published – Minor Updates
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…
Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
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. …
New Testing Service – Flash Fire Cylinder
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…
NFPA 2112 TIA 18-1 Approved
NFPA 2112 TIA Approved
The NFPA Standards Council has approved 2112 TIA 18-1. With this TIA, or Temporary Interim Amendment, NFPA 2112 now includes flame resistant cloth face coverings in its scope. ArcWear has…
ASTM F1506-20 Published with New Conformity Assessment Requirements
ASTM Standard Definitions: A new edition of ASTM F1506-20 was published this month with new language around conformity assessment (Section 9) for protective clothing manufacturers and critical component manufacturers/suppliers, as defined by…