Fire Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety

CarbonX MaxAir: Aluminized PPE That Is Actually Breathable

CarbonX® MaxAir combines the signature protective properties of CarbonX with maximum comfort and breathability. Its first-of-a-kind construction includes a non-woven felt as the non-flammable base fabric on which layers of hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers are added to repel and pull moisture away from the body. The moisture escapes through a unique perforated aluminum surface, creating a dramatic cooling effect.
A World Leader in FR/AR Fabrics

A world leader in FR/AR fabrics, Westex® by Milliken® provides unparalleled options for safeguarding workers against a range of life-threatening thermal hazards. Find out how we engineer the most innovative fabrics to provide unprecedented levels of protection and comfort—and guarantee they remain flame resistant for the life of the garment.
CarbonX Arc: There to Protect in a Flash

The non-flammable CarbonX® Arc Baselayer is engineered for NFPA 70E compliance and protection against arc flash hazards. At 5.0 oz, it’s one of the lightest-weight HRC2 protective fabrics on the market and easily exceeds the requirements of ASTM F1506 with a 9.4 ATPV rating and a 10.7 TPP rating. CarbonX Arc combines CarbonX-level protective properties with maximum comfort as it is soft to the touch, flexible, and wicks away moisture.

Why is FR/AR Compliance so Difficult? Or are we just over-complicating things?

What You'll Learn in this free webinar and what you’ll also take away: why resistance to FR/AR clothing exists; FR/AR clothing is not complicated – culture is, How FR/AR science is leading to compliance; the pros and cons of daily wear vs. task-based programs; best practices to improve buy-in to your FR/AR program.

Understanding Arc Ratings

This whitepaper addresses the arc flash hazard, a brief history of the arc rating system, and how it all comes together in the form of arc-rated FR fabrics to keep you and your crew compliant.
Springfield DH Dual Hazard FR Fabric

This paper is intended to educate the reader about Springfield’s new, inherently flame-resistant (FR) fabric. Springfield DH is engineered to provide permanent protection against flash fires and electrical arc flashes. It is important that a flame-resistant (FR) garment provide an expected degree of protection to the wearer. This paper will address key expectations to consider when making a decision on which fabric provides the optimum protection, comfort, and durability.
Fire is Unpredictable, Nomex is not.

Let's face it, you can never know with certainty when a fire will spark, how hot it will burn, where it will spread or how long you’ll be in danger. Because fire is such a wild card, DuPont™ Nomex® becomes the best bet. Nomex® fiber is proven, predictable and yes, safe.