Why Choosing the Right Flame Resistant Clothing is Important
Choosing the right flame-resistant (FR) garments for welding applications isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Unlike foundries, petrochemical plants, or other dangerous environments, FR fabrics in welding environments must constantly do their job of protecting the welder through repeated, daily exposures to intense sparks, high heat, and molten metal.
Not all welding applications are alike, and choosing the correct FR garment for your specific application requires taking a number of other factors into account. First consider the welder and their specific application, and then any additional factors such as the environment, cost constraints, product durability, protection, comfort, laundering, and disposal requirements.
Weldas® green flame retardant clothing is durable, washable, and flame resistant welding apparel that conform to wash cycle and flame resistant test standards of ASTM 6413-11A. The 100% percent cotton will retain its flame retardancy for up to 50 home or 25 commercial washings.
Featuring the navy blue color for industry preferred work wear and safety orange color for improved visibility. These washable, flame retardant 9 oz. cotton welding garments are made to incorporate premium safety and quality features making them a step above the competition. COOL FR™ 9 oz. clothing conforms to ASTM 06413-11A flame retardant and washable test methods. ASTM International is a group that develops internationally recognized voluntary consensus standards. The 06413-11A test method was developed to test the vertical flame resistance, after flame, and afterglow characteristics.
For over 30 years, Weldas’® unsurpassed quality has set the standard in industrial welding safety and apparel. Now, Weldas is revolutionizing the welding apparel industry for years to come. Weldas® Arc Knight® line is sturdily constructed of heavy duty FR Cotton for cool breathable comfort and fortified with leather where maximum protection and durability is required. For all your welding jobs, suit up with Arc Knight® welding armor from Weldas®! Our Arc Knight line includes cape sleeves, welding jackets, overalls and more.
Selecting the right flame-resistant products for your welders is a complex task. Welding applications can vary greatly in the levels of protection required. In light industrial applications, such as low-amperage aluminum TIG welding, a flame-resistant cotton garment might provide an acceptable level of personal protection. For heavy industrial applications in which the welding operator is required to frequently lie down and move along concrete or gravel, leather might be the best option.