Workrite Page 3 - NFPA Clothing & Flame Resistant Fabric Specifications

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NFPA 70E

NFPA 70E - It's a far reaching standard affecting just about every major industry that uses electric power. And one of its cornerstones is the use of FR apparel for tasks withing the four defined Hazard/Risk Categories - HRC 1, 2, 3 or 4
Each of our garments is labeled with an arc rating which falls into one of the four HRC's. So you'll know which garments you can wear for a given electrical task.
Depending on the garment, our everyday workwear ensures compliance for HRC's 1 and 2. And for the greater protection demands of HRC's 3 and 4, we offer a complete specialty line that includes hoods, faceshields, hard hats, gloves, leggings, coats and bib overalls.

ULTRA SOFT ® - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY 2
Series 131 Work Coverall
Uniquely combining economy with versatility, the Series 131 features a three-piece action back for ease of move­ment, elastic waistband, snap wrist closures, tool pocket, pocket pass-thru, extra-deep front inset pockets, and two large breast pockets (one with flap).
Series 238 Work Shirt
This traditional red-plaid work shirt offers a rugged, outdoors appearance. It features a casual single pocket, a folded button-front placket, fully finished cuffs with button closures and a one-piece collar.
Series 428 Relaxed-Fit Jean
It's the traditional relaxed-fit jean pant that's as home on the street as it is on the job. A great look, a relaxed and comfortable fit, tough as nails - and with leg open­ings that fit over boots, you're ready to tackle even the toughest task.
ULTRA SOFT ® - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORIES 3 & 4
Series 615 Bib Overall
There's no better bib for HRC's 3 and 4 tasks! It features large quick-disconnect shoulder straps, FR hook-and­loop fly closure, FR hook-and-Ioop calf closures for easy boot entry, and two slash pockets with pass-thrus for access to inner clothing.
Series 635 Short Coat
Throw this over one of our shirts and a Series 615 bib for total body protection. Our thigh-length coat features a FR hook-and-Ioop front closure, and knit cuffs with FR hook-and-Ioop wrist adjustments.
Series 675 Hood with Face Shield
Keep your head safely in the job with our Series 675. The protective hood fits over any standard hard hat, and incorporates an ANSI Z87-1 approved face shield. It also features a shoulder notch for stability, and a 15-inch front bib for added protection.

Fabric Type Weight Model No. Size Code HRC Rating Arc Rating
Short Coat, Hood Bib Overalls
Series 635
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 635KEV-12 F 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 635KEV-15 F 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz. 635ULT-16 F 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz. 635ULT-21 F 4 45
Series 675
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 675KEV-12 S 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 675KEV-15 S 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz. 675ULT-16 S 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz. 675ULT-21 S 4 45
Series 615
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz.   F 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz.   F 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz.   F 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz.   F 4 45
Everyday Workwear
Series 131
Indura
Colors: Khaki, Medium Gray, Navy, Orange, Royal
9.5 oz. 131IND-95 H 2 10.8
Ultra Soft
Colors: Khaki, Navy
7 oz. 131ULT-70 G 2 8.7
Ultra Soft
Colors: Charcoal Gray, Khaki, Navy, Royal
9.5 oz. 131ULT95 G 2 12.4
Series 238
Indura
Colors: Red & Navy Plaid
7 oz. 238IND-70 K 1 6.5
Series 428
Indura
Colors: Soft Denim
12.5 oz. 428IND-12 P 2 14.4
Ultra Soft
Colors: Soft Denim
12 oz. 428ULT-12 P 2 19.5
Long Coat
Series 655
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 655KEV-12 F 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 655KEV-15 F 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz. 655ULT-16 F 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz. 655ULT-21 F 4 45
Gloves, Leggings, Hood
Series 645
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 645KEV-12 C 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 645KEV-15 C 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz. 645ULT-16 C 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz. 645ULT-21 C 4 45
Series 675
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 675KEV-12 S 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 675KEV-15 S 4 65
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
9 oz. 675ULT-90 S 2 11
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
16 oz. 675ULT-16 S 3 32
Ultra Soft
Colors: Navy
21 oz. 675ULT-21 S 4 45
Series 695
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
12 oz. 695KEV-12 S 3 37
Nomex/Kevlar
Colors: Brown
15 oz. 695KEV-15 S 4 65

NOMEX®/KEVLAR® - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY 2
Series 680/682 Face Shield Unit
You can see clearly now with our propionate face shield. It's light green and anti-fog, with a chin guard and universal hard hat attachment.
Choose the Series 682 to include a dielectric hard hat.
Series 690 Double-Layer Hood Sock
Ideal for covering the head and neck areas, our Series 690 is made of 13-inch double-ply Nomex® fabric. It features a 7-inch, single-ply bib in front, a 4.2S-inch, single-ply bib in back, and stretches to a 16-inch face opening.
NOMEX®/KEVLAR® - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORIES 3 & 4
Series 645 Leggings
These 14-inch long wraparounds are terrific for added lower leg protection. They feature FR hook-and-Ioop closures and will fit around any work boot.
Series 655 Long Coat
Combine this with one of our shirts and a Series 615 bib for total body protection. Our calf-length coat features a FR hook-and-Ioop front closure and FR knit cuffs.
Series 675 Hood with Face Shield
You'll head for safety with our Series 675. The protective hood fits over any standard hard hat, and incorporates an ANSI Z87-1 approved face shield. It also features a shoulder notch for stability, and a 1S-inch front bib for added protection.
Series 695 Gloves
Give our gloves a hand. Featuring Nomex®/Kevlar® insulation and straight-thumbed to help grip tools and equipment, our Series 695 is great protection from instantaneous arc flash.

Faceshield, Hood Sock
Series 680
Face Shield Unit w/Chin Guard
Colors: Royal Blue
680MPP-00 S 2 20
Series 682
Face Shield Unit w/Hard Hat
Colors: Medium Green, Grace Face Shield, White Hard Hat
682MPP-00 S 2 20
Series 690
Nomex IIIA
Colors: Natural
690NMX-12 S 2 20

Flame Resistant Fabrics for Flash-Fire and Electric-Arc Protection
Fabric Description
And Content
Typical
Applications
Typical Weights
(oz/yd
)
Common
Colors
Initial
Price
Life Cost Estimated
Wear life
Comments
Nomex® IlIA Inherently flame-resistant fiber blend of 93% Nomex, 5% Kevlar, and 2% antistatic fiber. Nomex IIIA is made by DuPont. • Flash fire and electric arc
• Fire service station wear
• Auto racing, military
Shirts: 4.5 & 6
Pants: 6 & 7.5
Coveralls: 4.5 & 6
Jackets: 6 oz. outershell
9 oz. insulation
Khaki, Light Blue, Navy, Orange, Red, Royal, Spruce, Yellow High Low 3-5 Years Not recommended for welding and molten metals
Comfort Blend™ Inherently flame-resistant fiber blend of 65% Nomex lilA and 35% Lenzing FR. Comfort Blend is made by Tencate'", Inc. Part of the Nomex Comfortwear collection. • Flash fire and electric arc Shirts: 4.5 Denim, Gray, Khaki, Light Blue High Moderately Low 2 - 4 years Improved comfort performance compared to Nomex. Very good protection.
Nomex AP

Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of 65% Nomex IIIA and 35% Lenzing FR. Nomex AP is made by PGI DIFCO

• Electric arc
• Flash fire

Shirts: 8
Pants: 8 & 9.5
Coveralls: 8
Denim, Medium Blue, Navy Very High Moderate Est. 4-6 years (new product; no long term wear experience) Meets NFPA 70E HRC 2. Excellent appearance and durability
CXP of Nomex Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of 93% Nomex, 5% Kevlar and 25 antistatic fiber. CXP is made by Milikin & Company • Flash fire and electric arc
• Fire service station wear
Shirts: 4.5
Pants: 6.8
Khaki, Midnight Navy High Low 3-5 years Improved comfort and durability over other FR products
Advance Inherently flame resistant blend of 40% Nomex and 60% Kevlar. Advance is made by Tencate, Inc. • Welding Coveralls: 7 Navy Very High Low 3-5 years Specifically intended for molten metal applications
Indura Flame retardant treated 100% cotton. The FR performance is guaranteed for the life of the garment. Indura fabric is made by Westex, Inc. • Flash fire and electric arc
• Welding, steel, and ferrous metals
• Military
Shirts: 7
Pants: 9.5, 12 and 14
Coveralls: 9.5
Denim, Khaki, Medium Blue, Medium Gray, Navy, Orange, Royal Low High 1-1.5 years Fabrics feel very similar to 100% cotton, and are heavier than inherently FR fabrics
Banwear Flame retardant treated 88% cotton and 12% nylon blend. The FR performance is guaranteed for the life of the garment. Banwear fabric is made by Itex, Inc. • Flash fire
• Electric arc, NFPA 70E
• Welding and ferrous metals

Shirts: 7
Pants: 9.5
Coveralls: 9.5

Khaky, Medium Blue, Navy, Royal Moderately Low Moderate 1.5 - 3 years Enhanced durability compared to 100% cotton treated FR products
Indura
Ultra Soft
Flame retardant treated 88% cotton and 12% nylon blend. The FR performance is guaranteed for the life of the garment. Indura fabric is made by Westex, Inc. • Flash fire
• Electric arc
• Welding, steel, ferrous metals
Shirts: 5.5, 7 and 9.5
Pants: 9.5 and 12
Coveralls: 7 & 9.5
Duck Cloth: 11
Brown Duck, Chambray, Charcoal Gray, Denim, Khaki, Medium Blue, Navy, Royal, Silver Gray Moderately Low Moderately Low 2-3 years Soft feel, or "hand"; enhanced durabilty compared to 100% cotton FR treated products
Pro-CFR Knit A durable, flame retardant treated 100% cotton interlock knit for increased comfort and protection. ProCFR Knit is made by SSM Industries, Inc • Electric arc
• Flash fire
• Fire service station wear
Shirts: 6.5 Navy, Khaki Moderately Low High Est. 1-1.5 years. New product; no long term wear experience Meets NFPA 70E HRC 2 with a 11 cal/cm2 arc rating. Pro-CFR is the lightest weight single-layer fabric to achieve this high of a rating and still boast an extremely soft hand. Excellent selection for T-shirts and Henleys
PBI Gold Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of 40% polybenzimidizole and 60% Kevlar. PBI fiber is made by Celanese Acetate. • Flash fire and electric arc Coveralls: 4.5 Natural Very High High 2 - 4 years Available in only one natural color only. Color darkens in UV light
TriGuard Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of20% PBI, 30% Lenzing FR and 50% Micro-Twaron. TriGuard fabric is made by Milikin & Co. • Flash fire and electric arc Shirts: 4.5
Pants: 4.5
Coveralls: 4.5
Natural Very High Moderately High 2 - 4 years Available in one color only. Color darkens with exposure to UV light
Firewear Blend of 55% fibrous flame retardant fiber and 45% combed Pima cotton. Firewear fabric is made by Springfield LLC • Electric arc
• Fire service station wear
Knits: 6.5 Gray, Navy Moderately Low Moderately High 1-2 years Not recommended for flash fire protection
PR-97 Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of 52% wool, and 48% FR rayon for the lighter weight fabrics and 24% wool, 56% FR rayon, 20% cotton for heavier fabrics. PR-97 is made by Melba TexPly Ltd • Shedding molten aluminum, zinc, magnesium and cryolite Shirts: 7.5
Pants: 9.3 and 15
Coveralls: 9.3
Denim, Medium Blue, Navy High High 1-2 years To avoid excessive laundry shrinkage, carefully follow the manufacturer's laundry instruction
Protera

Inherently flame resistant fiber blend of 65% modacrylic, 23% Nomex, 10% Kevlar and 2% antistatic fibers. Protera is made by DuPont

• Electric arc Shirts: 6.5
Pants: 8
Coveralls: 6.5
Khaki, Medium Blue, Navy Moderate Moderate Est 3-4 years. New product. No long term wear experienece Meets NFPA 70E HRC 2 with improved comfort and durability

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