Specialty Narrow Textiles For The 21st Century Firefighter

firefighter turnout gear material

Needing to be prepared for any number of challenging and dangerous scenarios in their work, and often having to carry protective equipment and clothing to address those situations, it is obvious why so many lightweight and highly performing textile solutions are standard component choices. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which consists of fire resistant (FR) clothing, […]

Flame Resistant Vs. Flame Retardant Webbing, Tapes, & Elastics

flame resistant vs flame retardant with orange and blue flames

In the world of specialized artificial materials for fire resisting personal protective equipment (PPE), there are materials that offer flame resistance and materials that are flame retardant. The difference between the two is about more than just vocabulary, and it’s important to know what distinguishes each. With this knowledge, you can effectively procure the materials […]

Our Types of Arc Flash Protection Fabric And Their Uses

engineer with arc flash protection

Whether you work as an electrical engineer or simply in an environment where electrical flashes are a risk, it’s important to stay protected. Failure to do so could make you one of the 30,000 arc flash injuries that happen every year. To keep yourself safe, it’s important to have clothing and protection gear made out of a sturdy […]