ARAMARK'S FR fabric line. A proven roster of success.

One of the most important attributes of an FR apparel supplier is the ability to provide a range of quality FR fabric options that address the specific needs of companies throughout the different industry sectors. At ARAMARK Uniform Services, we have carefully selected FR fabrics that embody the protection, comfort and value the ARAMARK brand has come to represent.

INDURA®

For over a decade, INDURA® fabrics have provided optimum performance characteristics for industrial protective clothing. Composed of specially treated 100% cotton, INDURA® fabrics were, in fact, the first effective competitors to synthetic fabrics that dominated the industry at the time. Ideal for workers in such industries as electric utilities, chemical, oil and gas, INDURA® fabrics combine FR protection with the comfort of cotton.

Some of the characteristics of INDURA® fabrics include:
· Multi-purpose protection from electric arc, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures
· The comfort, ventilation and flexibility of 100% cotton

Compliance

INDURA® fabrics meet the safety requirements of the following agencies and regulations:
· NFPA® 70E
· NFPA® 2112 (Styles 45 and 85)
· NFPA® 1977
· ASTM E1506
· OSHA 1910.269
· ASTM F1002
· CGSB 155.20
· EN 531
· EN 470

INDURA® Ultra Soft®

ARAMARK Uniform Services is more than just a distributor of FR apparel. We also create garments using one of the industry's best and most popular lines - INDURA® Ultra Soft®. From the point of raw fabric until the day the garment is retired, we have full control over the manufacturing, maintenance and ownership of our INDURA® Ultra Soft® garments. Using the same chemically reacted finish as INDURA®, INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics are a blend of 88% cotton and 12% nylon for increased comfort and durability. Fully flame resistant, INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics are ideal for workers in industries such as utilities, chemical, oil and gas. Due to their high level of protection and worker satisfaction, INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics have quickly become the industry leading fabric for NFPA® 70E compliance, thus reinforcing the ARAMARK commitment to high quality and reliability.

Some of the characteristics of INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics include:
· New softer feel for enhanced cotton comfort
· Enhanced protection from electric arc and flash fire exposures
· Multi-purpose protection from electric arc, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures
· Excellent value equation

Compliance

INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics meet the safety requirements of the following agencies and regulations:
· NFPA®70E
· NFPA® 2112 (Styles 45 and 85)
· NFPA® 1977
· ASTM F1506
· OSHA 1910.269
· ASTM F1002
· CGSB 155.20
· EN 531
· EN 470

NOMEX® IIIA

An inherently flame resistant fabric, NOMEX® IIIA is composed of a blend of 93% NOMEX®, 5% KEVLAR and 2% static dissipative fiber. Providing superior thermal protection from flames, flash fires and electric arcs, NOMEX® IIIA is widely used in the petroleum, chemical, and electric and gas utility industries. In addition, the proprietary fabric blend of NOMEX® IIIA also contains an added safety feature by reducing the clothing's contribution to static charge build-up on the body.

Some of the characteristics of NOMEX® IIIA fabrics include:
· Inherently flame resistant fibers
· Does not burn or melt/drip
· Provides permanent protection that does not wash out or wear away over time

Compliance

NOMEX® IIIA fabrics meet the safety requirements of the following agencies and regulations:
· OSHA 1910.269
· ASTM F1506
· NFPA® 70E
· NFPA® 2112
· NFPA® 1975
· NFPA® 1977
· CGSB 155.20

NOMEX® IIIA/FR Rayon Blend

Similar to the standard NOMEX® IIIA fabrics, NOMEX® IIIA/FR Rayon Blend maintains the same level of FR protection while adding greater overall comfort. Commonly referred to in the industry as “Comfort Blend,” NOMEX® IIIA/FR Rayon Blend is widely used in protecting against flash fires and electric arcs in such industries as petrochemical and utilities. The unique fabric blend is also typically 85% of the cost of the standard NOMEX® IIIA fabrics, making it a popular choice for companies looking for cost effective FR clothing solutions.

Some of the characteristics of NOMEX® IIIA/FR Rayon Blend fabrics include:
· Inherently flame resistant aramid fibers
· Does not burn or melt/drip
· Provides permanent protection that does not wash out or wear away over time
· Improved comfort with high-quality protection

Compliance

NOMEX® IIIA/FR Rayon Blend fabrics meet the safety requirements of the following agencies and regulations:
· OSHA 1910.269
· ASTM F1506
· NFPA® 70E
· NFPA® 2112
· NFPA® 1975
· NFPA® 1977
· CGSB 155.20

OASIS™

OASIS™ is a blended flame resistant fabric made by TenCate Protective Fabrics, formerly known as Southern Mills. Using a special process, it is made from 50% lenzing FR™, 40% wool and 10% nylon.

Some of the characteristics of OASIS™ fabrics include:
· Designed to deliver protection against molten metal splash, radiant heat and other smelting hazards.
· Sheds molten aluminum and cryolite.

VINEX®

For nearly two decades, VINEX® fabrics have been successfully incorporated into protective apparel programs in companies in the aluminum industry throughout the world. Composed of 85% inherently flame resistant vinyl and 15% polynosic rayon, VINEX® fabrics exhibit a unique ability to shed molten metal and protect against potentially dangerous molten splashes. VINEX® fabrics also come in a variety of different weights to combat the varying levels of molten hazards that are found in different aluminum factories.

Some of the characteristics of VINEX® fabrics include:
· Exclusively used in the aluminum casting industry
· Inherently flame resistant blend of fibers composed of vinyl alcohol units with acetyl crosslinks
· Can shed molten aluminum
· Highly resistant to a wide variety of common acids and alkalis
· Provides permanent protection that does not wash out or wear away over time

Trademark information

· NOMEX® is a registered trademark of DuPont
· CARHARTT® is a registered trademark of Carhartt, Inc
· PRO-AIR™, PRO-HOOD™, PRO-SHIELD™, PRO-WEAR™ are trademarks of WH Salisbury & Co.
· INDURA®, INDURA® ULTRA SOFT®, MODA-QUILT®, and VINEX® are registered trademarks of Westex, Inc
· ARCLITE™ HIVIS™ is a trademark of NASCO Industries, Inc
· OASIS™ is a trademark of TenCate Protective Fabrics USA