Carhartt Flame retardent clothing.

plow hand · May 14, 2016

Is there a big difference in clothing when it comes to resisting flame when welding and torching?...Carhartt FR Series or any other brand?

charlie n · May 14, 2016

I had to wear them for refinery work. Bought a couple of sets of the kaki shirts and jeans just to stay out of the coveralls. Carhartt makes a good product but they all have to meet the same standards . Another myth is they won't burn. They will but not as fast to ignite .If your in an environment where they're required and get torn not a cheap repair. Very tight weave in the material that makes them hot to wear. The good old green welding jacket does fine for around the shop. Good luck.

buickanddeere · May 14, 2016

(quoted from post at 12:28:34 05/14/16) Is there a big difference in clothing when it comes to resisting flame when welding and torching?...Carhartt FR Series or any other brand?

Fire or Arc resistance varies. Read the fine print. Besides thickness the material matters. 100% Cotton is lowest, 88% cotton/12% Nylon is 2nd and Nomex is best.
I just outfitted our crew with 9Kcal shirts and bibbed overalls for summer wear.

Andy Martin · May 14, 2016

Cotton and leathers is still the best unless it's a work requirement. I've worn lots of Nomex and other FRC but it is for protecting you in the event of a flash fire, not to stand up to weld splatter.

RedGreenGuy · May 14, 2016

I like Carhartt, but have resisted purchasing since they moved to China.

Tom OConnor · May 14, 2016

The timing on this subject really hits home. I was using a torch to cut off some bearings on an old corn head that I am restoring several days ago. I was nearly finished when it seemed that my foot was getting hot. I shut off the torch lifted my glasses and I had flames up to my kneecaps from both pant legs and one shoe was on fire. Very fortunate that my wife and I had just had lunch at a local restaurant and I got a refill on a big-gulp cup of diet-coke before I left and it was within arms length to douse the flames with. When my wife sees my new shorts and ruined shoes I told her what happened and she says "What would have you done if you didn't have that coke so close?" I said that I would pretend that I was a lot younger and see how fast I could get my pants off. She did not see one bit of humor in that statement. Be careful, accidents can happen very quickly. Ended up with only one small burn spot on one knee.

FBH44 · May 15, 2016

Like a dummy [I mean REAL dummy} I used all my old greasy shop rags for s spark shield welding on my tractor, smelled smoke, but couldn't see any fire. Dumb. Raised my face mask and the greasy rags were all nicely blazing away. Couldn't see flames thru the face mask. Still shaking my head at myself.

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