Flame Resistant Uniforms
In your line of work, it's the job of your Flame Resistant (FR) workwear to help keep your crew on site and safe. You need to be able to trust your gear to hold up its end of the deal. At Canadian Linen, we understand that support isn't helpful if it isn't the right support. That’s why we take our responsibility to provide clients with high-quality FR uniforms just as seriously as you take the safety of your employees. Our products and services are designed to meet your changing needs.
To learn more about our FR uniform offerings and service programs, browse our products below or contact us today.
What is Flame Resistant Clothing?
When regular clothing ignites, fire will spread outward from the point of ignition at an increasing rate even after it has been removed from the point of ignition. The fabric will continue to burn until it is completely consumed or until the fire has been extinguished.
On the other hand, FR apparel consists of fabrics designed to resist ignition. Not only will it take more for the garment to ignite, the fire will not spread out from the initial point of ignition. The flame will also die almost immediately upon being removed from the source of the ignition.
It’s important to remember that FR clothing will not prevent the possibility of burn injuries entirely. In case of exposure to an ignition source, the point of exposure will still become burned. FR clothing is meant to significantly lower the chances of clothing ignition and sustained burning.
Over 25 Years In The FR Industry, From Booms To Busts
You can't afford to trust your FR workwear to just anyone – proper handling and processing maintains your workwear's integrity, which in turn helps maintain your crew's safety.
Your employees need to be protected. It’s why you invest in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). And for those employees who may come into contact with electricity, arc flashes and flash fires, your company has a responsibility to make sure they are outfitted in the proper garments. Also, there are industry and government regulations that you need to be aware of.
Uniforms are just part of an overall safety strategy and program for companies. With all the other considerations of running your business, it can become overwhelming to manage employee uniforms too. Luckily, when you partner with Canadian Linen, you won’t have to, which will let you get back to your other pressing responsibilities. We take pride in providing this peace of mind to customers.
There are other factors to consider when evaluating what it takes to manage a FR uniform program. Those can include:
- What protection level does your hazard assessment require you to provide your employees?
- What conditions do your workers encounter during their workday?
- Do your employees work in hot or cold environments?
- Does your current FR garment provide comfort, durability?
To learn more about our rental, lease and purchased FR apparel programs, contact us to set up an appointment with one of our sales team today!
The information presented on this website should not be used as a substitute for reviewing OSHA or other regulations and recognized safety standards or be used in lieu of official safety training or certified on site analysis. The customer has the best understanding of its intended use of any flame resistant merchandise or other personal protective equipment and it is always the customer’s responsibility to determine that the flame resistant merchandise or other personal protective equipment that it has selected is appropriate for the intended use of the customer and its employees. Flame resistant garments are manufactured to provide thermal protection when worn properly and the The information presented on this website should not be used as a substitute for reviewing OSHA or other regulations and recognized safety standards or be used in lieu of official safety training or certified on site analysis. The customer has the best understanding of its intended use of any flame resistant merchandise or other personal protective equipment and it is always the customer’s responsibility to determine that the flame resistant merchandise or other personal protective equipment that it has selected is appropriate for the intended use of the customer and its employees. Flame resistant garments are manufactured to provide thermal protection when worn properly and the amount of protection is generally determined based on fabric weight and composition. The product information is based on information provided by the fabric/merchandise manufacturers and Canadian Linen makes no independent representations regarding the fabric and/or merchandise, including any representations regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Please check with the fabric or merchandise manufacturer regarding specific certifications, if any, for each item.
