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How to Read Your FR Shirt Care Label Without Causing ShrinkageA flame-resistant shirt is designed to help protect against brief exposure to heat, flame, and related workplace hazards. Its protective performance depends on…
Snap closure or Velcro: choosing the right welding glovesWelding gloves protect hands from intense heat, sparks, spatter, sharp edges, and abrasion. Their materials matter, but the cuff closure also affects how well…
Adjusting Leather Sleeves for Better Forearm MobilityLeather sleeves protect the arms from sparks, radiant heat, sharp edges, and occasional contact with hot materials. Yet even durable sleeves can become…
Why Rotating Two Pairs of Welding Gloves Makes SenseWelding gloves are essential personal protective equipment for anyone working around sparks, molten metal, radiant heat, and sharp materials. A reliable pair…
Choosing FR Clothing For Hot Grease And Oil WorkHot grease and oil create a combination of hazards that ordinary workwear may not handle well. A spill can cause immediate contact burns, while splashes,…
The Advantages Of Kevlar Stitching In Leather SleevesWelding and metalworking expose arms to sparks, radiant heat, sharp edges, and frequent friction. A leather sleeve can create a durable barrier, but its…
How to identify quality stitching on a pair of welding glovesWelding gloves face a demanding combination of heat, abrasion, sparks, sharp edges, and repeated flexing. The leather or heat-resistant material may look…
What to Do When Your Welding Apron Begins to Smell BurntA burnt odor coming from a welding apron should never be ignored. It may be caused by harmless smoke residue, but it can also indicate scorched fibers, melted…
How FR Clothing Helps Protect Welders From UV RadiationWelding produces intense ultraviolet radiation along with visible light, infrared energy, sparks, and molten metal. A brief look at an exposed arc can injure…
The Best Way To Dry Your Welding Gloves After A Sweaty ShiftWelding gloves work hard in environments filled with heat, sparks, sharp edges, and abrasive surfaces. During a long shift, your hands also produce sweat that…