DuPont™ Nomex® IIIA — aramid fibre manufactured by DuPont. Blend of 93% Nomex®, 5% Kevlar®, and 2% static dissipative fibre.

• Inherently flame-resistant — won’t melt, drip, or support combustion in the air.
• FR cannot be degraded by laundering.
• Char length less than 4".
• Moderate moisture regain.
• Should not be considered where critical static control is required.
• Easy to maintain.
• Very low shrinkage.
• Colour can change with overexposure to UV.
• Estimated wear life is three to four years.

FireWear® — blend of 55% FFR (Fibrous Flame Retardant Fibre) and 45% combed cotton manufactured by Springfield Fabrics.

• Inherently flame-resistant.
• FR cannot be degraded by laundering.
• Char length less than 6".
• Excellent moisture regain.
• Should not be considered where critical static control is required.
• Wovens require at least “touch-up” ironing.
• Low shrinkage.
• Good colour fastness.
• Estimated wear life is about 1.5 years.

Indura® Ultra Soft® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant.

• Known as the “comfort” fibre.
• Good moisture regain.
• May be considered where critical static control is required.
• Wovens require ironing.
• Estimated wear life is one year.

Proban® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant. When flame comes into contact with Proban® treated cotton, an insulating char is formed with no melting, smouldering, or after glow.

• Retains comfort factors of untreated cotton, such as air permeability and moisture transmission.
• Won't cling to the wearer's skin.
• Does not build up static electricity.
• Wovens require ironing.
• Estimated wear life is less than one year.

Poly/Cotton — 65% polyester/35% cotton.

• No flame resistance and will melt under high heat.
• Moderate moisture regain.
• Should not be considered where critical static control is required.
• Requires at least “touch-up” ironing.
• Very low shrinkage.
• Good colour fastness.
• Estimated wear life is two to three years.