The ARAMARK Benchmark for FR fabrics

At ARAMARK Uniform Services, there are three main factors we use in determining the right fabric for a specific workplace situation.

Protection

The first and most important determination in choosing a FR clothing program is always worker safety. Simply put, if the FR garment does not provide the appropriate level of protection for application in question, then it's not the right FR garment for the job. At ARAMARK Uniform Services, we provide a range of FR clothing, made from such market-proven fabrics as INDURA® Ultra Soft®, INDURA®, Nomex®, OASIS™ and Vinex® fabrics that are guaranteed for the life of the garment and provide FR protection for a wide range of workplace situations.

Comfort

An FR garment cannot do its job if it's not fully covering the worker. If your FR clothing program results in situations for your employees that are stiflingly hot, inflexible or without ventilation, there's a good chance your employees will be prone to rolling up their sleeves or unbuttoning their shirts, thus exposing themselves to greater potential injury in the event of an accident. Or worse yet, they may choose not to wear protection at all.

That's why at ARAMARK Uniform Services, we believe in providing comfortable FR solutions that your employees can accept and embrace. With the next generation of highly-flexible, lightweight and breathable FR garments, the days of cumbersome and uncomfortable FR clothing have become a thing of the past. Fabrics such as INDURA® Ultra Soft® have redefined comfort in such FR garments as shirts, coveralls, jeans and outerwear. These revolutionary FR solutions are providing workforces across the country comfortable options that are forever changing the perception the industry has towards wearing protective clothing.

Value

At ARAMARK Uniform Services, we realize that providing an FR clothing program for your workforce requires a significant investment from your organization. As a result, we're constantly looking for new ways to help companies improve the cost effectiveness of their FR solutions. One of the best ways to do so is to help employers make the best FR fabric choices for long-term success. It's important to weigh the initial cost of a FR garment with its overall life expectancy. While a 100% FR cotton garment may be less expensive to purchase initially, it can lead to higher costs in the years to come. On the other hand, inherently FR fabrics pose a greater initial investment, but have a less expensive life cycle cost due to their enhanced durability. Helping employers weigh these different options is one of the key components to building a successful FR clothing program that addresses both worker safety - and your bottom line.