Ariat Workwear 2024 Catalog

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FR WORKWEAR FAQ

1. Who is Ariat ® Flame-resistant (FR) Workwear designed for? Ariat ® FR Workwear is designed for electricians and workers in the utility, oil, gas and petrochemical fields who are at risk of exposure of electric arc flashes and flash fires, which could cause severe or fatal burn injuries. Typical candidates for FR workwear include electric linemen, pipeline and refinery workers, as well as industrial electricians. 2. How does Ariat ® FR Workwear help protect against burn injury? Through the use of flame-resistant chemicals or fabric blends, Ariat ® FR Workwear is designed to self-extinguish within seconds after the source of ignition is removed, which may permit the wearer to react to an accidental exposure. It is not designed to be flame proof; it is flame-resistant. 3. Can the flame-resistant chemicals be washed out? Provided you follow garment care instructions for Ariat ® FR Workwear, reasonable laundering should not affect the flame-resistant properties of the fabric. 4. How can Ariat ® FR Workwear be distinguished from traditional Ariat Workwear? Ariat ® FR Workwear is clearly identified with “Ariat FR” labels on the middle of sleeves, back necks, or on the coin pocket of denim. Product hang tags and CAT labels also help distinguish Ariat flame-resistant products. 5. What is a CAT? A CAT is a rating for FR workwear that indicates the level of protection the garment provides. There are five CATs ranging from 0-4, with a CAT of 0 representing the least protection, and a CAT of 4 representing the most protection. The NFPA 70E consensus standard assigns these categories based on the electrical maintenance that is to be performed, and each CAT correlates to a specific range of ATPVs. For example, CAT 1 would include ATPVs equal to or greater than 4 cal/cm 2 but less than 8 cal/cm 2 .

6. What is an Arc Rating? An Arc Rating is a rating assigned to flame resistant workwear indicating the level of protection provided. Higher-weight fabrics typically have a higher Arc Rating and provide increased protection (as does the layering of FR workwear). All Ariat ® FR Workwear has the Arc Rating marked on the hang tag for easy reference. 7. Can I repair my FR workwear? No. If you have a rip or other damage to your FR workwear, you must not use it. 8. Can I use DEET on flame-resistant workwear? No. DEET is one of the most effective mosquito repellents on the market, but it should only be used on the skin, never on FR workwear. For the most effective mosquito and tick protection, use DEET based repellents on skin (especially on exposed skin) and use a permethrin (the active ingredient in most lice shampoos) product washed into or applied to flame resistant workwear. These products do not add any appreciable flammability to FR workwear and therefore do not affect its flame-resistant properties. When using permethrin in a spray form, use the WATER-BASED formulas only. Propellants are almost always flammable in this application, so the powder form washed into the workwear or the WATER-BASED spray formulas is recommended. 9. Is FR workwear built for welding safety? No, FR workwear is not designed or certified to protect against molten metal or other hazards present when welding.

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