FR FABRICS AND GARMENTS

There are a number of different options available when it comes to FR fabrics and garments. Determining which fabric is right for your workforce can often be confusing. At ARAMARK Uniform Services, our FR sales team is available to guide you through the process every step of the way. But you may want to familiarize yourself with the various fabric options beforehand.

That’s why we’ve provided this resource to help educate you on the different types of fabric, what qualities each possesses, how they compare to one another, and what to look for when choosing the right fabric for your employees.

The Difference Between Inherently FR Fabrics and Specially Treated FR Fabrics

As you research the different FR fabrics available, it’s important to understand that FR fabrics typically fall into two main categories: inherently flame resistant fabrics and fabrics that are specially treated to become flame resistant.

With inherently FR fabrics, flame resistance is an essential characteristic of the fiber itself from which the garments are made. Specially treated FR fabrics have an applied chemical treatment added to them to give them their flame resistant properties.

Determining the Best FR Fabric For the Job

Just as there is no one tool that is perfect for every task, there’s no one FR garment that meets every need of every employee. Every FR garment is made up of different fibers that all contain unique properties that have their strengths and weaknesses depending on the situation. To balance out each fabric’s strengths and weaknesses, manufacturers have often blended different fibers to create FR garments that can perform and protect in a variety of different workplace environments. When choosing the right FR fabrics for your company, it’s important to keep in mind what the specific fiber properties are so you can best meet your safety requirements.

Adding Emblems and Embroidery to FR Garments

Adding identifying emblems and embroidery to FR garments is a difficult issue to give clear and easy advice. While the personalization of clothing is key for workplace identity and morale, it’s important to keep in mind the safety ramifications in doing so. Ultimately, the employer must weigh the benefits of employee identification with the hazards they pose to the overall safety of the workforce.