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Advanced Features in Today’s FR Rainwear

Advanced Features in Today’s FR Rainwear

Introduction to FR Rainwear Picture this: you're out in the field, battling the elements and working hard to complete your job. Suddenly, the skies opened up, and rain started pouring down relentlessly.  What do you do? Run for cover?  No way! You are...

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How to Wash Arc Wear Clothing

How to Wash Arc Wear Clothing

Welcome to the ArcWear garment care guide. NASCO Industries is dedicated to providing not only high-quality protective fr arcwear but also detailed instructions to ensure their longevity and performance. The following guidelines are essential for the proper cleaning...

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Introduction to ASTM F1891 Labeling Requirements

Introduction to ASTM F1891 Labeling Requirements

Labeling plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance when it comes to protective clothing, especially in industries where workers encounter potential hazards such as arc flashes. This article will review the specifics of ASTM F1891 labeling requirements,...

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What Features Are Important In FR Rainwear?

What Features Are Important In FR Rainwear?

When selecting FR (Flame Resistant) Rainwear, several features are crucial to ensure safety and comfort for the wearer, especially in hazardous work environments. These features include: Flame Resistance: The primary feature of FR rainwear is its ability to resist...

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Where Can I Buy FR Rated Clothing Made in USA?

Where Can I Buy FR Rated Clothing Made in USA?

The world of work is fraught with risks, particularly in industries where fire hazards are common. In such hazardous environments, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of workers. This is where FR (flame-resistant) rated clothing comes into...

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What Flame-Resistant Material is Used in PPE?

What Flame-Resistant Material is Used in PPE?

Introduction In today's world, where safety and protection are of paramount importance, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) serves as a shield against various occupational hazards. From firefighters combating raging infernos to workers in industrial settings exposed...

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What Makes FR Clothing Flame Resistant?

What Makes FR Clothing Flame Resistant?

FR clothing, commonly known as flame-resistant clothing, serves a critical role in protecting workers from the hazards of fire and heat-related incidents. In numerous industries such as oil and gas, electric utilities, and firefighting, FR clothing plays an...

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How Does Flame-Resistant Clothing Work?

How Does Flame-Resistant Clothing Work?

Flame-resistant clothing is a specialized type of protective gear designed to minimize the risk of injury or burns caused by exposure to fire or high-heat environments. It is constructed using fabrics and materials that have been engineered to resist ignition,...

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What Does the Term Flame Resistant Mean?

What Does the Term Flame Resistant Mean?

Introduction Flame resistance, an essential characteristic in various industries, is a quality that materials possess to resist catching fire or to prevent flames from spreading rapidly. It is a crucial factor in protecting individuals and assets from the devastating...

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Flame Resistant Rain Gear Terms To Know

Flame Resistant Rain Gear Terms To Know

When selecting FR (flame-resistant) rain gear, it's essential to understand key terms to make informed decisions. Here are 10 important terms to know: Flame Resistant (FR): The property of a material whereby flaming combustion is prevented, terminated, or inhibited...

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Comfortable, Breathable FR Rainwear

Comfortable, Breathable FR Rainwear

ENSURE THE SAFETY AND EASE OF WEAR FOR UTILITY AND PETROCHEMICAL WORKERS Working in the utility and petrochemical industries exposes employees to various hazards, including arc flashes, flash fires, chemical exposure, and extreme weather conditions. To ensure the...

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The Top Benefits Flame Resistant Rain Gear

The Top Benefits Flame Resistant Rain Gear

If you're a utility worker, then you know just how important it is to have the right gear to keep you safe and comfortable on the job. That's where our flame-resistant rain gear comes in. Our product line includes  rain jackets, rain coats, rain pants, and rain bib...

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Choosing the Best Lineman FR Rain Gear

Choosing the Best Lineman FR Rain Gear

One of the most dangerous jobs in America is being a lineman. There are 20 fatal injuries for every 100,000 linemen each year. So if you're a lineman, you must have the proper safety gear. While working as a lineman can be dangerous and challenging, having the proper...

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How To Select Hi Vis Rain Gear

How To Select Hi Vis Rain Gear

Workers whose job puts them in hazardous traffic conditions are at risk due to the nature of their job. It's essential that you choose the right high visibility rain gear when working in the rain. However, not everybody understands how to find the best hi vis rain...

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Uncontrolled Pressure Release Hazards

Uncontrolled Pressure Release Hazards

Increased pressure released during the commissioning/decommissioning, maintenance, and repair of pressurized lines and equipment such as gases (well, natural, liquefied), steam, crude oil, petroleum products, slurry, chemicals, water, hydraulic, and air can be fatal....

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Celebrating First’s in NASCO History

Celebrating First’s in NASCO History

Take a journey with us celebrating some of NASCO's firsts! 1985 NASCO was the first rainwear manufacturer to start using seam tape to waterproof seams. Before this, the process to waterproof seams was very arduous and labor-intensive. Seams would be painted with a...

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