The intense energy and short duration of an electric arc represents a unique exposure — one that requires flame-resistant garments durable enough to withstand temperatures that approach 35,000 °F while providing the wearer with protection to self-extinguish when the arc flash event is over (in tenths of a second) and better insulate/protect against a second degree burn through the fabric.

Once ignited, regular cotton or poly/cotton work clothes could continue burning even after the source of the ignition is removed. Westex arc flash protection fabrics, however, will self-extinguish and provide guaranteed flame resistance for the life of the garment.

A type of short-duration fire that spreads by means of a flame front rapidly through a diffuse fuel, such as a dust, gas or the vapors of an ignitable liquid, without the production of damaging pressure.

Construction, utility, police, emergency medical services, fire fighters and other workers are routinely exposed to the hazards of low visibility — such as motor vehicles and heavy equipment — while on the job.

Hi-visibility fabrics meet specific requirements on how the reflect light so your workers can be seen in those low visibility situations.