| Indura® |
|
| Description |
Flame-retardant treated |
| Fiber Content |
FR-treated 100% cotton |
| Fabric Source |
Westex, Inc., Chicago, IL |
| Primary Trademark |
"INDURA" is a registered trademark of Westex,
Inc. |
| Primary Applications |
Flash fire
Electric arc
Welding and molten ferrous metals |
| Not for Use |
Molten aluminum or around strong acids |
| Compliance/Certification* |
OSHA 1910.269 Electric Utility Safety Standard
ASTM F1506 Standard for FR Clothing for Electrical Workers
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 2112 Standard for FR Garments for Protection Against
Flash Fire
California GISO, Title 8, Section
3406 (c)(1)
CGSB 155.20 Standard for Workwear for Protection Against
Flash Fire |
| Typical Fabric Weights |
Shirts - 7.0 oz/yd2
Pants - 9 oz/yd2
Coveralls - 9 oz/yd2 |
| Typical Colors |
Navy, Khaki, Medium Blue, Royal, Medium Gray, Orange,
Denim |
| Estimated Wear Life |
Approximately 12 to 18 months |
| Initial Cost |
Low (approximately 1/2 the cost of Nomex® IIIA) |
| Life Cost |
High (relatively short life increases life costs) |
| Appearance |
Similar appearance to standard 100% cotton garments
Fabrics wear out quickly. Low abrasion resistance.
Good to excellent lightfastness to sunlight
Colors tend to fade with laundering, particularly around
folds and edges |
| Comfort |
Fabrics feel very similar to 100% cotton. Good absorbency.
Fabrics are heavier than inherently FR fabrics |
| Overall Strengths |
Good all-around product for FR industrial uniforms.
Perceived as comfortable.
Good protection.
Economical first purchase price. Broad color choices. |
| Overall Weaknesses |
Low durability and wear life relative
to other FR fabrics. Heavy fabrics.
FR performance can be affected by improper laundering
procedures
(e.g., chlorine bleach). |
