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<br /> VOL 18<br /> INDUSTRY UPDATE<br /> SECONDARY FLAME-RESISTANT APPAREL<br /> THE LEADER IN SECONDARY FLAME-RESISTANT APPAREL<br /> Bulwark® is the leading provider of secondary flame-resistant apparel in<br /> the world. Bulwark garments offer superior flame-resistant protection,<br /> comfort, and durability to thousands of workers in electrical utilities and<br /> the chemical, oil, gas, mining and petrochemical industries. Bulwark has a<br /> 44-year heritage of technical innovation and industry leadership, always<br /> remembering that wearer safety is the primary concern. The Bulwark brand<br /> makes up the industry’s most comprehensive flame-resistant product line<br /> in the broadest range of proven thermal protective fabrics.<br /> For Further Information Contact:<br /> In the U.S. and International:<br /> Denise Statham (615) 565-5000<br /> In Canada: Tim LeMessurier 1-800-667-0700<br /> © 2022 Workwear Outfitters, LLC<br /> OBJECTIVES<br /> 1. Educate<a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=1"> VOL 18 INDUSTRY UPDATE SECONDARY FLAME-RESISTANT </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=2"> THE LEADER IN SECONDARY FLAME-RESISTANT APPAREL </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=3"> OBJECTIVES 1. Educate specifiers and safety </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=4"> INTRODUCTION TO FR APPAREL AND STANDARDS The flame</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=5"> INTRODUCTION Industry Update is written and produ</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=6"> and the treatment was not durable for the life of</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=7"> not shrink or extend more than 3% in either lengt</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=8"> INDUSTRY TERMS Arc Rating - A means of describing</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=9"> WORKPLACE HAZARDS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Numer</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=10"> FLASH FIRE FUELED BY FLAMMABLE VAPOR OR GAS A vap</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=11"> Additionally, instrumented thermal manikin testin</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=12"> FLASH FIRE FUELED BY COMBUSTIBLE DUST A combustib</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=13"> “This new standard establishes the relationship a</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=14"> Coveralls made to a standard pattern from candida</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=15"> ELECTRIC ARC FLASH An electric arc flash is an ele</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=16"> process for employees to identify hazards, assess</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=17"> Canadian Standards Association Z462, Workplace El</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=18"> Protective Clothing Requirements • In Nort</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=19"> WELDING, CUTTING, GRINDING A welding, cutting, or</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=20"> the light level, complexity of the work backgroun</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=21"> • The standard defines compliant garment design</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=22"> exposure time of 3.0 seconds. Three coverall spec</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=23"> skin burn injuries are possible. This hazard may </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=24"> chemical splash should have the ability to shed s</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=25"> ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). T</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=26"> underneath turn out gear being exposed to heat an</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=27"> WILDLAND FIRES A wildland fire is an unplanned, un</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=28"> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND TEST METHODS IDENTIFIER</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=29"> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND TEST METHODS (CONTINUED</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=30"> FLAME RESISTANT FIBERS AND FABRICS Fiber to Yarn </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=31"> FIBERS USED IN FLAME-RESISTANT FABRICS GENERIC </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=32"> 32</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=33"> 100% FR COTTON 100% FR cotton fabrics are made fl</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=34"> DURABLE 100% FR COTTON Two different processes ar</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=35"> APPLICATIONS Used by: • utility and other electr</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=36"> LIMITED DURABILITY 100% FR COTTON Fabrics produce</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=37"> APPLICATIONS Used in the molten metal industry an</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=38"> 100% FR COTTON DENIM Common 100% FR denim fabrics</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=39"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=40"> 100% FR COTTON KNITS The process to treat cotton </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=41"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=42"> </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=43"> FR COTTON RICH BLENDS Blending cotton with synth</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=44"> FR COTTON/NYLON BLENDS Blends of cotton and nylo</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=45"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=46"> FR COTTON/POLYESTER BLENDS Blends of cotton and p</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=47"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=48"> FR COTTON RICH DENIM BLENDS FR Cotton may be blen</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=49"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=50"> FR COTTON RICH KNIT BLENDS FR Cotton and syntheti</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=51"> APPLICATIONS Used by utility and other electrical</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=52"> </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=53"> ARAMID AND ARAMID RICH BLENDS Aramid fibers are a </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=54"> NOMEX® IIIA Nomex and Kevlar are manufactured by </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=55"> APPLICATIONS Used by: • petrochemical and chemic</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=56"> NOMEX® COMFORT Nomex is an aramid fiber blend man</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 57" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=57"> APPLICATIONS Used by: • petrochemical and chemic</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 58" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=58"> NOMEX® SHIELDCXP® Westex ShieldCXP uses a base fa</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 59" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=59"> APPLICATIONS Used in: • academic and commercial r</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 60" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=60"> NOMEX®/FR RAYON BLENDS Nomex® has been blended wi</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 61" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=61"> APPLICATIONS Used by: • utilities • petrochemic</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 62" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=62"> KERMEL/MODACRYLIC BLENDS Kermel is a synthetic po</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 63" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=63"> This review will refer to Kermel blends. APPLICAT</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 64" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=64"> ARAMID/PBI BLENDS PBI is a synthetic polybenzimid</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 65" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=65"> This review will focus on PBI Gold®. APPLICATIONS</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 66" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=66"> OTHER ARAMID BLENDS TenCate developed Evolv, a un</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 67" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=67"> APPLICATIONS Used by • utility and other electri</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 68" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=68"> 68</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 69" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=69"> MODACRYLIC RICH BLENDS Modacrylic fibers are extr</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 70" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=70"> MODACRYLIC/LYOCELL/ARAMID BLENDS Various blends o</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 71" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=71"> APPLICATIONS Used by • utility and other electri</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 72" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=72"> MODACRYLIC/COTTON OR CELLULOSE BLENDS Various ble</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 73" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=73"> APPLICATIONS Used by utilities and for fire fight</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 74" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=74"> MODACRYLIC/ARAMID BLENDS Protera™ is a DuPont tra</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 75" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=75"> This section discusses Protera. APPLICATIONS Used</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 76" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=76"> MODACRYLIC/WOOL BLENDS There are modacrylic fiber</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 77" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=77"> APPLICATIONS Used by • utility and other electri</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 78" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=78"> MODACRYLIC KNIT BLENDS Various blends of modacryl</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 79" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=79"> APPLICATIONS Used by • utility and other electri</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 80" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=80"> 80</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 81" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=81"> RAYON RICH BLENDS Rayon rich blended fabrics are</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 82" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=82"> RAYON/WOOL BLENDS These fabrics are designed to d</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 83" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=83"> APPLICATIONS The molten metals industries includi</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 84" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=84"> RAYON/ARAMID BLENDS Rayon and aramid fabrics prov</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 85" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=85"> APPLICATIONS Metal welding, grinding, and cutting</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 86" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=86"> 86</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 87" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=87"> OTHER FIBERS & FABRICS There are a variety of ot</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 88" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=88"> 100% POLYESTER Rayon and aramid fabrics provide t</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 89" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=89"> This fabric is not flame resistant. APPLICATIONS </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 90" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=90"> FR INSULATION Fabrics may be intimate or discrete</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 91" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=91"> APPLICATIONS Used as winter insulation for outerw</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 92" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=92"> CARBON/OXIDIZED PAN BLENDS Polyacrylonitrile (PAN</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 93" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=93"> APPLICATIONS Used as fire blocking fabric for sea</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 94" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=94"> DISPOSABLE NON-WOVENS WITH FR PROTECTION These f</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 95" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=95"> APPLICATIONS This garment is highly breathable. I</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 96" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=96"> DISPOSABLE LAMINATES WITH FR/CP PROTECTION This f</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 97" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=97"> APPLICATIONS This garment may extend the life of </a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 98" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=98"> RAINWEAR LAMINATES Non-breathable fabrics are mad</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 99" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=99"> APPLICATIONS Used in • electric utilities • oil</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 100" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=100"> IN CONCLUSION 100</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 101" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=101"> IN CONCLUSION The Bulwark® brand makes up the mo</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 102" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=102"> THE BEST FIBER OR FABRIC There is no perfect flam</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 103" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=103"> COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FR CLOTHING WHAT IS THE LI</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 104" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=104"> same FR performance characteristics as the origin</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 105" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=105"> bulwark.com 105</a> <a title="Bulwark Industry Update Vol. 18 page 106" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecbd2e?page=106"> Bulwark® garments are designed for continuou</a>