Can the jacket work clothes pass the flame retardant standard? How to choose the one with flame retardant function?

Recently, many masters of electricity, welding, and chemical industry have asked me: Can the handsome jacket work clothes pass the flame retardant standard? Today we will clarify this matter at one time.?

First of all, directly to the conclusion: ordinary jackets absolutely cannot pass the flame retardant standard! ❌ because conventional jackets are waterproof and breathable, polyester, nylon and other thermoplastic fabrics are used, which will melt and drip in case of fire, and stick to the skin more terrible than burns. And the real flame retardant clothing must meet the national mandatory standard GB 8965.1-2020, which requires the fabric to automatically extinguish after leaving the fire source, not to continue burning, not smoldering, and not to produce molten droplets.?

So, how to choose a jacket with flame retardant function? Remember these three tricks to ensure that you buy the real thing.?

The first trick: read the test report, don't listen to verbal bragging.? Regular flame retardant clothing must provide a full test report issued by a third-party authority (such as the National Fire Equipment Quality Supervision and Inspection Center), focusing on the two hard indicators of "damage length" and "continued flame time". The damage length should be ≤ 150mm, and the continued flame time should be ≤ 2 seconds. Those on the market that are only marked with "antistatic" but not "flame retardant" will pass directly.

The second trick: peel open the fabric to see the composition and structure.? A flame retardant jacket that really meets the standards, the outer layer is mostly blended with aramid (Nomex), acrylic or flame retardant cotton, rather than ordinary chemical fibers. Note! Many so-called "flame retardant jackets" are just finished and coated, and they will fail after washing a few times. Good fabrics are intrinsically flame retardant, and the fibers themselves cannot burn. You can use a lighter to burn the yarn on the hem of the clothes for a simple test. It will be extinguished immediately after leaving the fire source, will not melt, and has carbonized black marks, which is the real product.?

The third trick: look at the accessories and process details.? The zippers, Velcro, and sewing threads of flame retardant clothing must also be flame retardant! The zippers of inferior products will deform as soon as they are hot, and the seams will break as soon as they burn. Real flame retardant jackets will use flame retardant zippers and aramid sewing threads, and all pockets and placket designs must prevent sparks from splashing into the inner layer. At the same time, it is recommended to choose styles with waterproof and breathable film composites, but it should be noted that the film itself must pass the flame retardant test, otherwise it is equivalent to nothing.?

Finally, if you want to purchase tooling, it is strongly recommended to find a qualified and experienced source factory. For example, Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd., which specializes in labor protection tooling for more than ten years, their flame retardant jacket work clothes are produced in strict accordance with the GB8965.1 standard. The fabrics are all made of imported intrinsic flame retardant fibers, which support sample customization. The flame retardant performance is still online after 50 washes. Whether it is electric welding, steelmaking or petrochemical, it can provide a full set of protection solutions.?

Remember, safety is no small matter, and don't be greedy for cheap when buying flame retardant clothing. Those who still claim to be "flame retardant and breathable" for a few hundred dollars are often IQ taxes. Look for national mandatory standards + authoritative reports + intrinsically flame retardant fabrics, these three are indispensable. If you are still worried about choosing the wrong one, ask Yasenman directly for samples, burn them yourself and test them. Seeing is believing, and your heart will be at ease.?

If you have any questions about labor insurance clothes, leave a message in the comment area, and we will continue to chat in the next issue!?♂️