| PRO-C FR®Knit |
|
| Description |
Flame-retardant treated |
| Fiber Content |
FR-treated 100% cotton |
| Fabric Source |
SSM Industries, Inc. |
| Primary Trademark |
"PRO-C FR" is a registered trademark of SSM Industries,
Inc. |
| Primary Applications |
Electric arc, particulary NFPA 70E
Flash fire
Fire Station service wear |
| Not for Use |
Not recommended for use around molten "white metals" such
as aluminum, magnesium, or zinc or for use in critical static
control operations. Garments made from PRO-C FR fabric
should not be worn in chemical operations where contact with
strong oxidizers or reducing agents is a consideration. |
| Compliance/Certification* |
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
ASTM F1506 Standard for FR Clothing for Electrical Workers
|
| Typical Fabric Weights |
Shirts - 6.5 oz/yd2
|
| Typical Colors |
Navy, Khaki |
| Estimated Wear Life |
1-1.5 years |
| Initial Cost |
Low (approximately 1/2 the cost of Nomex® IIIA) |
| Life Cost |
High |
| Appearance |
Similar appearance to standard 100% cotton garments
|
| Comfort |
Fabric is soft, breathable and absorbent |
| Overall Strengths |
Lightest weight single layer fabric to achieve this high of an
ATPV rating. Extremely soft hand. Excellent fabric for t-shirts
and henleys.
Economical first purchase price. Broad color choices. |
| Overall Weaknesses |
Cannot be industrial laundered.
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