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Proban: Flame Retardant Material Focus Part 1
What is it? Developed in the 1950s, Proban is a flame retardant chemical treatment that is applied in bulk to woven and knitted cotton or cotton blend fabrics at the finishing stage. Proban can be used not only for industrial, … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, Fireproof, Flame Retardant, proban, workwear
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Fire Retardant Material – A History
As we discovered in the our ‘Anatomy of Fire’ posts, human beings have long been fascinated with fire and have used it to shape the world around us. The more we tried to harness its power however, the more dangerous … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, Fire retardant, fire safety, Flame Retardant, flame retardant clothing, gay-lussac, work clothing, workwear
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How does antistatic clothing work?
What is Electrostatic Discharge? (ESD) Static can be a major problem for many industries, it is a natural phenomenon that shouldn’t be underestimated. Static is generated by various sources depending on the industry. In electronics, people are the main generators. … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-static, Clothing, Electricity, protective clothing, workwear
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What exactly is Nomex?
A guide to the number one fibre for protective clothing around the world This post is the first in a series of more in-depth articles examining the major issues surrounding protective clothing. This guide is for anyone that’s interested in … Continue reading
Tranemo Workwear – about the brand
We’ve had a number of customers ask us “who is Tranemo?” so we thought we’d write a little blog by way of an introduction. We believe in the quality of Tranemo flame retardant range, you may too.. Tranemo is a … Continue reading
Flame Retardant Protective Clothing – What do you need?
Understanding your needs (This is the second blog in a series on FR clothing We’re trying to provide a useful resource for people looking to buy flame retardant clothing. We’re starting with the basics – if you have any questions … Continue reading
Who needs Flame Retardant Clothing?
Do I need to buy flame retardant clothing? As an employer if you need to ask this question then the answer is yes! Workers who are employed in a high risk or hazardous environment and anyone who works in a … Continue reading
Keeping up with new standards in protective clothing
Fireproof protective clothing has a new number! EN 531 has been replaced by EN ISO 11612 safety standard- Protective Clothing for heat and flame So, what is the new standard for? EN ISO 11612 tests the whole fireproof garment, not … Continue reading
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