Multi-Hazard PPE
Multi-hazard PPE is the new buzzword in the FR marketplace – referring to fibers designed to protect against multiple industrial threats like electric arc, flash fire, and molten metal. Having…
Behind the Arc Rating: Flammability
ASTM D6413-15 Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test).This is one the most important tests we run here at our lab in Louisville, as it is among the…
The 2015 version of ASTM D6413 has been released!
Some updates have been made to ASTM D6413 Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test) commonly used in flame resistant apparel testing. The most significant changes are based around…
Modacrylic Fiber: Protex M vs. Protex C.
We frequently get questions about different fibers for arc protection. This is to answer a common question on testing in ASTM F1959 to meet ASTM F1506 or ASTM F1891.Protex M fiber contains approximately 2x…
FR Compliance vs. Protection: An Important Distinction
Joel addresses a common misconception on fire exposures.The article cites government studies pointing out that flash fires can be greater than 3 seconds and discusses things to consider in flash…
Post-Use Analysis of Firefighter Turnout Gear
An article based on the durability studies titled “Post-Use Analysis of Firefighter Turnout Gear” completed at the University of Kentucky has been published in Fire Technology. The studies analyzed used…
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