We have considered the NFPA standards for the end user information as it's the most stringent standard in terms of the FR garments.
The use of non-flame or non-heat resistant embellishments should be kept to a minimum and reviewed with a supervisor who understands the various standards.
If hand written markings are desired on your garment, we recommend they be on the interior of the garment with an industrial laundry marker.
The WWW FR coverall is only meant to be acquired after the end user has followed their requirements as quoted below. The organization's selection process for flame resistant garments shall be based on the following:
Inspect this garment to ensure it meets your end use requirements, and there are no defects in its protective integrity –please see below for more information.
It must not be tight fitting as this can restrict its protective thermal insulation PPE properties, but loose enough to enable the wearer's Freedom of mobility and ability to perform assigned jobs without creating tripping, snagging or other hazards. With garment sizing please see our sizing chart and allow for shrinkage from cleaning, and contact us for more information and help.
Clean this garment at least once prior to use according to our separately provided care and cleaning instructions. Cleaning helps remove potentially flammable or skin irritating contaminants that the fabric and other components or garment itself may have been exposed to during production and storage. Cleaning also enhances garment comfort with improved "breathability" and feel to the skin.
Store garments in a clean dry and well-ventilated area, not in direct or indirect sunlight, and only after in use or used garments are first cleaned and dried according to our care and cleaning instructions. We recommend taking this opportunity to also inspect them to ensure their protective integrity has not been compromised. Please note NFPA 2113 also requires soiled flame-resistant garments not be stored with personal belongings.
To ensure this FR garments protective integrity we recommend it is inspected every time prior to being worn ensuring it is clean of flammable or other harmful contaminants, and with no defects from: rips or tears, seam failure, improperly working closure systems including zipped rs, snaps, hook & loop fasteners, or from the fabric being too worn and thin to provide adequate thermal insulation.
Must be the outermost garment:
Do not wear clothing that can melt. It is better to wear nothing underneath this FR PPE than wear clothing that can melt since it can contribute to burn severity. Fibers that melt include: acrylic, nylon, polyester, microfiber (polyester) and polypropylene. Providing the fabric does not melt -drip, shrink or soften, an incidental amount of these fibres can be used such as elastic in non-melting underwear or socks
Wear flame resistant base clothing, or if completely covered and shielded those manufactured from flammable but non-melting fibres including wool, silk, and cellulose -cotton, hemp, linen, lyocell, rayon and tencel®. Note: normally flammable but non-melting base layer fabrics can enhance thermal protective performance providing they are completely shielded by the outer NFPA 2112 compliant garment.
We recommend following NFPA 2113-2015's 6.1.4 requirements "flame-resistant garments shall be laundered or drycleaned with such Frequency so as to prevent buildup of contaminants that reduce flame resistance." Note: drycleaning -by using a solvent, is the superior method for removing hydrocarbon contaminants.
To ensure the best removal of flammable contaminants, garment life and performance please follow our separate cleaning & laundry and repair instructions individualized for each FR coverall fabric type. Doing so is especially important for fabrics achieving their flame resistance through the use of flame-retardant treatments since improper cleaning can adversely affect these FR properties.
To avoid cross contamination do not clean garments in public places such as laundromats or at home.
Retire and dispose of FR garments when the buildup of flammable contaminants cannot be removed by cleaning, or they no longer maintain their protective integrity. Garments contaminated by other hazardous materials or biological agents should be cleaned, decontaminated or deposed off as stipulated by those having jurisdiction.
