How To Take Care Of Your Flame-Resistant Clothing

Posted on: 10 April 2019

Flame resistant clothing provides important protection for individuals who work in industries where they are exposed to open flames, such as individuals who work in manufacturing, industrial, and construction jobs. Flame resistant clothing will only protect you, however, if you know how to take proper care of your clothing.

#1 Wash at Home

Most flame-resistant clothing is made so that it can be washed at home. Washing your clothing is not going to remove the flame-resistant properties of the clothing if you follow the exact care instructions for the clothing on the tag.

Generally, you want to use a basic cleaner. Avoid any cleaners that add in bleach or special scents. Bleach can ruin the properties of your flame-resistant clothing, so avoid straight-up bleach and detergents that contain any bleach.

Go with a non-scented basic cleaner for your clothing. When you wash your flame-resistant clothing, do not wash them with other clothing; only wash them with similar items.

If you don't feel comfortable washing the clothing on your own, you can take your flame-resistant clothing to the dry cleaner.

#2 Dry Carefully to Avoid Shrinkage

Next, most flame-resistant clothing will shrink a little bit during the first few wash and dry cycles. You can reduce shrinkage by careful laundering. When you wash your clothing, use warm water, not hot water.

When it comes to drying your clothing, line dry it if possible. If you can't line dry the clothing, keep the temperate low when you dry your clothing in the dryer. Pull your clothing out when it is still just a little bit damp and allow it to fully dry while hanging on the hanger. Do not put your flame-resistant clothing in the dryer on high heat or on an especially long cycle.

#3 Know When to Stop Using Your Clothing

Finally, it is important to know when you should stop using your flame-resistant clothing. If your flame-resistant clothing encounters bleach, you need to stop using it as safety clothing, as the flame-resistant properties were more than likely compromised.

If your clothing has encountered a flammable substance, and that flammable substance has soaked into the fabric and cannot be removed from the fabric, even after you wash the clothing, you need to retire the clothing. If a flammable substance has penetrated the fabric of the clothing, the substance could ignite and burn in the event of exposure to a flame.

If your clothing has become threadbare or frayed, it is time to retire your protective gear.

Flame-resistant clothing should be washed with detergent without bleach. It should not be dried at high heat levels. If your clothing encounters bleach, is stained with flammable material, or has become frayed and threadbare, it should be retired right away.

For more information, contact a company like Oil & Gas Safety Supply.

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