# NASCO Industries, Inc.

> NASCO manufactures premium flame-resistant protective rainwear and outerwear, engineered to keep workers safe in hazardous environments. Made in USA with US and globally sourced materials since 1979, NASCO products protect against electric arc, flash fire, chemical splash, and extreme weather conditions.

## Company Overview

- **Legal Name:** NASCO Industries, Inc.
- **Parent Company:** National Safety Apparel (NSA) — a Blue Point Capital Partners portfolio company
- **Founded:** 1979
- **Headquarters:** 3 NE Twenty-First Street, Washington, IN 47501, USA
- **Industry:** Protective Apparel Manufacturing
- **Contact:** sales@nascoinc.com | 800-767-4288

NASCO specializes in multi-hazard protective outerwear for utility workers, linemen, oil and gas professionals, and industrial workers. All FR rainwear is manufactured in the USA using computerized assembly techniques and dielectrically welded seams.

## Product Lines

### ArcWear (Electric & Gas Utilities)
Protection: Electric Arc, Flash Fire, High Visibility, Waterproof, Cold Weather
- [ArcLite Air](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/arclite-air/) - Lightweight multi-hazard protective rainwear
- [ArcLite](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/arclite/) - The original Electric Arc protection designed by linemen for linemen
- [ArcJoule](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/arcjoule/) - Premium arc flash protection
- [Rampart](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/rampart/) - Heavy-duty arc-rated outerwear
- [Omega FR](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/omega-fr/) - Flame-resistant rain gear
- [Sentinel](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/sentinel/) - Multi-hazard protection series
- [Women's AR](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/womens-ar/) - Women's fit arc-rated rainwear
- [Liners](https://nascoinc.com/arcwear/liners/) - Insulated winter liners

### PetroWear (Oil & Gas Industry)
Protection: Flash Fire, Chemical Splash, Steam/Hot Liquid, Electric Arc, High Visibility
- [PetroStorm](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/petrostorm/) - Revolutionary lightweight FR protection with steam resistance
- [MP3](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/mp3/) - Breathable FR rain gear with fall protection access
- [Omega FR](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/omega-fr/) - Flame-resistant outerwear
- [PetroLite](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/petrolite/) - Lightweight petrochemical protection
- [Sentinel FR](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/sentinel-fr/) - Multi-hazard petrochemical gear
- [AcidBasic](https://nascoinc.com/petrowear/acidbasic/) - Chemical splash resistant outerwear

### HiVis (High Visibility)
Protection: High Visibility (ANSI/ISEA 107, CSA Z96), Waterproof
- [Envisage](https://nascoinc.com/hivis/envisage/) - Premium high-visibility rainwear
- [WorkLite HiVis](https://nascoinc.com/hivis/worklite-hivis/) - Lightweight hi-vis rain gear
- [WorkChoice HiVis](https://nascoinc.com/hivis/workchoice-hivis/) - Value hi-vis options

### WorkWear (General Industrial)
Protection: Waterproof, Durable, Lightweight
- [WorkLite](https://nascoinc.com/workwear/worklite/) - Lightweight industrial rainwear
- [WorkHard](https://nascoinc.com/workwear/workhard/) - Heavy-duty work outerwear
- [WorkTuff](https://nascoinc.com/workwear/worktuff/) - Rugged industrial rain gear

## Safety Standards & Certifications

NASCO products are tested to these industry standards:

### Arc Flash Protection
- ASTM F1891 - Standard Specification for Arc Rated Rainwear
- NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

### Flash Fire Protection
- ASTM F2733 - Standard Specification for Flame Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flash Fire
- NFPA 2112 - Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

### High Visibility
- ANSI/ISEA 107 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- CSA Z96 - Canadian High-Visibility Safety Apparel Standard

### Chemical Protection
- ASTM F903 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

### Breathability
- ASTM E96 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

## Target Industries

- Electric utilities (linemen, substation workers)
- Gas utilities (pipeline, distribution)
- Oil & gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
- Petrochemical plants
- Construction
- Transportation & DOT
- Municipal utilities
- Industrial manufacturing

## Key Pages

- [Shop All Products](https://nascoinc.com/shop-all/)
- [FR Rain Gear Made in USA](https://nascoinc.com/shop-all/fr-made-in-usa/)
- [About NASCO](https://nascoinc.com/about-us/)
- [Contact Us](https://nascoinc.com/contact-us/)
- [Size Chart](https://nascoinc.com/size-chart/)
- [Resources & Standards](https://nascoinc.com/resources/)
- [Arc Standards](https://nascoinc.com/resources/arc-standards/)
- [Flash Fire Standards](https://nascoinc.com/resources/flash-fire-standards/)
- [Chemical Splash Standards](https://nascoinc.com/chemical-splash-standards/)
- [HiVis Standards](https://nascoinc.com/hivis-standards/)
- [Breathable Standards](https://nascoinc.com/breathable-standards/)
- [Distributors](https://nascoinc.com/distributors/)
- [Careers](https://nascoinc.com/careers/)

## Policies

- [Shipping Policy](https://nascoinc.com/shipping-policy/)
- [Return Policy](https://nascoinc.com/return-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://nascoinc.com/terms-of-service/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://nascoinc.com/privacy-policy/)

## Blog & Educational Content

- [NASCO Blog](https://blog.nascoinc.com/) - Safety education, product guides, industry news
- [Upcoming Events](https://blog.nascoinc.com/events/)

## Social Media

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasco-industries-inc./)
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- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nascorainwear/)

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