Myth vs. fact of FR clothing

These myths and facts help to clear up confusion for FR clothing users.

• Myth: It’s perfectly safe to roll up the sleeves on your FR clothing if you get hot.
• Fact: FR clothing can only provide protection to the wearer when it is covering them. If a sleeve is rolled up, the exposed arm is not protected from the potential ignition source and could experience the same injuries as if not wearing any protective clothing at all.

• Myth: I don’t need FR clothing if I haven’t had an accident.
• Fact: An accident can happen at any time, regardless of past performance. Personal protective equipment, such as FR clothing, is the last line of defense if an accident occurs.

• Myth: Cotton materials provide sufficient FR protection from electrical hazards.
• Fact: Cotton is 100-percent flammable. It will ignite and continue to burn even after it is removed from the ignition source. Untreated fibers such as cotton, nylon and polyester all have the potential to burn or melt. They do not provide adequate FR protection.

• Myth: FR clothing is stiff and uncomfortable.
• Fact: While this may have been true in the past, FR clothing is now manufactured to be softer and more flexible. Improvements of new fiber blends of cottons and inherently FR fibers allow the clothing to be more comfortable today.

Drotex FR clothing and fabrics offer supreme comfort and sufficient safety for workers.Looking forward to your cooperation in the future!