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FRCOTTON®  100% Cotton Flame Retardant Fabric

FRCOTTON® is weaved by 100% pure nature cotton,and treated by DROTEX or PYROVATEX FR technology which is one of themost innovative FR finish technology and makes the textiles not noly with excellent fire retardant feature but alsomuch more eco-friendly and harmless for both human body and production environment.Protective clothing made of this fabric is comfortable to wear.breathable and safe to skin.FRCOTTON® fabric is no doubt the best choice for those who emphasize the eco-friendly property of safety products.

For a long time, flame retardant means bulky and ugly. Fortunately, FR clothing has become more fashionable in the past few years. You can now find FR jeans, shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts and hoodies. Their designs are both beautiful and protective.

Most of these lighter garments provide a lower degree of protection. However, it is a good way to add key fire resistance to clothing by stacking them in jackets or work clothes with high radian grade. If the coat is burned or damaged, this type of layering can help protect the wearer, prevent burns and reduce the severity of the injury.

Flame retardant clothing should always be slightly loose. Tight clothing is easier to transfer heat to the skin, which will lead to more serious burns and injuries. Loose clothes form a layer of air between the clothes and the skin, which helps to insulate the heat and improve the protective performance of the clothes.

Workwear shirts are made from high quality materials which are intended to last longer against the wear and tear of the working environment. Usually made from materials such as cotton, polyester and specialty fabrics. The specialty fabric tends to place the Workwear shirt into the PPE category as these will have special protective properties.

Workwear offers the wearer a standard level of protection which would not be covered under Health and Safety EN regulations. Whereas PPE is the types of products which are covered under these EN regulations, regulations such as EN471 / EN20471 are for high visibility clothing. Products which are covered under the EN471 / EN20471 regulations tend to be made of a specially designed reflective material, these can be all manner of items from work trousers to gloves.

Most uniforms consist of a range of items from boots to t-shirts. Starting at the feet, many companies require their employees to wear some form of protective footwear depending on the environment, steel or composite toe cap boots/shoes are usually worn. Next would be a pair of work trousers, shorts or a skirt, with anything from a formal shirt to a t-shirt for the upper body. Although each workplace is different the overall uniform design is relatively the same, excluding PPE based items such as hard hats, safety footwear and gloves, these items really depend on the environment.

Uniforms do not need to be provided by the employer, however, items that are considered PPE must be provided at no cost to the employee. This can be found in Section 9 of Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, "No employer shall levy or permit to be levied on any employee of his any charge in respect of anything done or provided in pursuance of any specific requirement of the relevant statutory provisions". – Source HSE.

Workwear covers a broad range of clothing from trousers to t-shirts, however, the standard provides qualities you will find with Workwear are as followed. Durability from high quality materials, this also helps with longevity, ensuring this product last throughout the years. Other qualities usually come down to the thickness of the materials and their resistance from wear and tear, especially along the seams.

Some qualities such as flame resistance, chemical resistance, high visibility and much more can be found on many items of Workwear. However, these will be classed under PPE as they are rated under health and safety EN ratings.