FR Fabric manufacturing process

The fabric manufacturing process is the first building block in the arc/flame-resistant clothing experience. Two categories of fabrics are available in the marketplace, inherent and treated. Fabrics that are inherently flame resistant are made using fibers that are innately flame resistant, while treated fabrics undergo a process during manufacturing to impart flame resistance. Before they can be sold to garment manufacturers and made into protective clothing, fabric manufacturers must arc test and/or flash fire test all finished fabrics to ensure their protective characteristics meet industry standards.

 

The fabric manufacturing process plays a critical role in the safety and performance of a finished garment. In fact, the fabric supplier affects as much as 90 percent of the overall safety of an arc/flame-resistant garment, controlling factors such as flame resistance, durability of flame-resistant properties, arc flash protection, and flash fire protection (if applicable).

 

The fabric manufacturing process shapes additional features of finished garments. The fabric dictates softness, degree of warmth and breathability, impacting the finished garment’s comfort. Another key attribute determined by fabric is shrinkage; arc/flame-resistant fabrics will generally shrink over time, but manufacturers strive to achieve shrinkage consistent with traditional everyday clothing. Fabric properties also control wrinkle-resistance and wear life. Together, these attributes affect both fit and durability.

 

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