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Westex® hosts safety professionals from many US-based oil and gas companies for a one-day educational event featuring a live flash fire demonstration with garments made from Westex UltraSoft®, Westex® DH, as well as non-FR 65/35 poly cotton blend garments.

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This video explains how arc flashes happen, how they are measured, and how wearing the right FR clothing can keep workers safe and in compliance with industry standards. Category by All

11.8 calorie, category 2 arc flash test on UltraSoft® shirt and pants. Category by All

45.7 calorie arc flash on manikin wearing Westex garment, standing on ladder. Category by All

Manikin wearing 40 calorie flash suit for a category 4 arc flash test at a motor control center.

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Category 2 arc flash on manikin wearing polyester shirt and pants. Category by All

Example of 0.6 calorie disconnect without manikin, illustrating potential hazard from even the smallest arc flash. Category by All

10 calorie arc flash test on UltraSoft® shirt and pants, manikin is also wearing face shield and gloves. Category by All

Video of flash fire testing at the University of Alberta -- one of the best testing facilities in the world. Side by side comparisons of different FR fabrics exposed to flash fires, illustrating the extent, severity and location of burns.

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Three-second flash fire test on manikin wearing UltraSoft® coverall, showing resulting body and fabric burn.

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Three-second flash fire test on manikin wearing UltraSoft® 9 oz. coverall, showing resulting body and fabric burn.

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A brief recap of the Arc Flash demonstration at KEMA Labs in Chalfont, PA Category by All

Westex: a Milliken brand, is proud to be a leading provider of flame-resistant fabrics, keeping workers safe from an array of thermal hazards. We’re not just a supplier, we’re your partner — and that’s how we approach worker protection. Category by All