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Tag Archives: Construction Safety Uniforms

Flame-Resistant vs. Arc-Rated Clothing: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Side-by-side image of two industrial workers. On the left, a man in a hi-vis flame-resistant (FR) shirt and an American flag hard hat works under focused lighting. On the right, a welder in heavy arc-rated protective gear and helmet leans over a workpiece with bright blue sparks flying.

There are critical differences between FR and AR garments — and the right choice can save lives.   Introduction and Why the Distinction Matters If you manage a team that welds, grinds, works with molten metal, or repairs energized electrical equipment, you already know that safety isn’t optional. One wrong choice in protective gear can […]

What Is Flame-Resistant Clothing? Flame Resistant vs. Fire-Resistant vs. Flame Retardant

Three industrial workers wearing flame-resistant clothing in manufacturing, maintenance, and electrical environments.

Know the FR Difference, Protect Your Team When it comes to protecting workers in hazardous environments, not all “fireproof” clothing is created equal. You’ve probably seen garments labeled fire resistant, flame resistant, or flame retardant—sometimes even used interchangeably. But the truth is, these terms mean very different things. And when lives are on the line, […]