Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …
ArcWear Expands its Standards Development Efforts in NFPA
ArcWear has expanded its standards development role with staff recently appointed to an additional NFPA Technical Committee (TC). Brian Shiels is now a Principal member of the TC on Structural and…
ASTM F1506-19a Updated with New Testing Requirements for Closures and Visibility Enhancements
The most current edition of ASTM F1506 includes changes to reporting, updated references, terminology and new testing requirements related to closures and visibility enhancements.A summary of updates:New terminology and referencesin addition to…
ArcWear’s Role in the Development of a New ASTM Testing Method
ArcWear is at the center of the development of a new ASTM Standard Test Method that could better predict the potential for burn injuries for various materials used in garments…
Milliken to Acquire Polartec
Textile powerhouse, Milliken & Company, announces plans to purchase Polartec brand from Versa Capital Management Spartanburg, SC based Milliken announced this week that it has agreed to terms with Versa Capital Management to…
Back to the Basics: What is a PPE Category (previously known as Hazard Risk Category or HRC)?
Q: Our customer is specifying “HRC 2”. What does this mean? A: Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) was a term coined by NFPA 70E-2000 to “group” levels of PPE with a goal…