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To have confidence in the delivered products you must have confidence that the manufacturer uses only the best materials and best suppliers.

We in Apparel Supply have many years of succesfull partnership with established worldwide brands, including:

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BTTG (UK), INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED PRODUCT & MATERIAL CERTIFICATION.
www.bttg.co.uk
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DALE INTERTEC (UK), KNITTERS, WEAVERS & FINISHERS OF FR TECHNICAL FABRIC
www.daleintertec.com
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DUFLOT®, FLAME & HEAT PROTECTIVE SHELL MATERIALS & THERMAL LINING
www.duflot.com
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EUROPROTECT (FR) WEAVERS OF KERMEL® FLAME & HEAT PROTECTIVE SHELL MATERIALS & THERMAL LINING and OTHER FR MATERIALS
www.europrotect.fr
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ESTAMBRIL(SP) WEAVERS OF NOMEX® FLAME & HEAT PROTECTIVE SHELL & KNITTED SOLUTIONS
www.estambril.com
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http://www.haix.com/
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HEATHCOATS(UK), Manufacturers of PBI® Woven and Knitted Materials
http://www.heathcoat.co.uk/
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KERMEL® PARA-ARAMIDS IN WOVEN & KNITTED OPTIONS.
www.kermel.com
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Mascot®, Manufacturers of Specialist Safety Apparel & Footwear.
www.mascot.dk
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www.dupont.com
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PAB® Over 50 years of experience in the production of safety helmets, including EN 469 Structural Fire Fighting
http://www.pab-buzet.com/helmets.htm
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Manufacturers of PBI® Yarns used in Fire Fighting & FR Protective Apparel.
Firefighters face real-life dangers and challenges every minute on the job. PBI® fabrics are specified by major fire services throughout the world for high performance in any situation. Whether you are tackling structural or proximity fires, fabrics with PBI® fibre gives you perfect protection and confidence. From hoods to fire suit to station wear, specify PBI®
http://pbiproducts.com/international/en/markets/fire-service/
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Reflexite, Manufacturers of Reflective materias, including FR
www.reflexite.com
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for first responders, military, outdoor, and other high performance textiles. A division
of the International Textile Group (ITG), Safety Components has been manufacturing
textile fabrics for over 100 years at its plant in Greenville, South Carolina. Manufacturers of PBI® Woven and Knitted Materials.
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www.satra.co.uk
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www.sgs.co.uk
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[column lg=”10″ md=”10″ sm=”10″ xs=”8″]Stedfast Inc. is a world-wide leader in manufacturing value-added laminated and coated textiles, serving the material to specification needs of Industrial, Medical, Protective clothing and Military applications, including chemical and biological weapon resistant textiles. STEDAIR® Flame & Heat Protective Moisture Barriers used in WU Structural Fire Suits & Gloves. www.stedfast.com
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www.stfi.de
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TenCate, Manufacturers of FR & Technical Woven and Knitted Materials
www.tencate.com
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YKK®, FLAME RETARDANT VELCRO® & ZIPS.
www.ykk.com
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3M® STD & FLAME RETARDANT RETRO REFLECTIVE TAPE OPTIONS
www.3m.co.uk
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Apparel Supply Ltd.
Work LAB
IDA Ind Est
Cork Road
Waterford X91 DC96
Ireland
+353 (51) 348000
info@apparelsupply.ie

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Apparel Supply Ltd Reg. 141824 Vat No. IE 4877849T Co. brands Fire Guardian®, Waterford Uniforms®, Apparel MED®
Certified Quality Systems, ISO 9001, Module D, ISO 13485. ©2023 Apparel Supply Ltd.

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Apparel Supply Ltd.
Work LAB
IDA Ind Est
Cork Road
Waterford X91 DC96
Ireland
+353 (51) 348000
info@apparelsupply.ie

Apparel Supply Ltd Reg. 141824 Vat No. IE 4877849T Co. brands Fire Guardian®, Waterford Uniforms®, Apparel MED®
Certified Quality Systems, ISO 9001, Module D, ISO 13485. ©2023 Apparel Supply Ltd.

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What Is An Arc Flash?

An arc flash is a sudden release of electrical energy that occurs when current jumps across a gap between two conductors or from a conductor to a ground. The arc flash generates an intense burst of heat and light that can cause serious injuries, damage to equipment, and fires.

Arc flashes can occur in a wide range of electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motors, and other high-voltage components. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including equipment failure, human error, or a short circuit.

The intense heat generated by an arc flash can cause severe burns, as well as ignite clothing and other materials in the surrounding area, leading to secondary fires. The bright light from the arc flash can also cause temporary or permanent vision damage.

To prevent arc flash incidents, it’s important to follow proper electrical safety procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), de-energizing equipment before working on it, and maintaining a safe distance from energized equipment.

Understanding Arc Ratings and Calories

Now that you understand FR clothing is tested and given an arc rating, you know that the arc rating measures the amount of heat the flame resistant fabric blocks when exposed to electric arc. The arc rating is the number of calories that the garment is expected to “absorb” if exposed to an electric arc. Arc rating is, in essence, the level of protection provided to you, the wearer.

Calorie is the unit of measure of the heat energy of an arc flash and the protective level of FR clothing. The bigger the calorie number, the greater the heat energy level of arc flash and the greater the protective level of the clothing. You will be protected from an electric arc if your clothing has a higher calorie arc rating than the calories of heat generated by the arc.

While it does not matter if the fabric has an Ebt,  ATPV and or ELIM value, it is important to pay attention to the calorie level the fabric can support* (as expressed in cal/cm2)