ASTM F2757

• FR Clothing Program Managers: Safety personnel or administrators responsible for implementing and overseeing FR clothing programs.

• End Users: Individuals who wear FR clothing in environments with potential flame, thermal, or arc hazards.

Objectives:

• Ensure the protective qualities of FR clothing are maintained through proper home laundering practices.

• Extend the useful life of FR clothing while preserving its flame, thermal, and arc resistant properties.

• Provide recommendations for optimal care to enhance clothing appearance, comfort, and wear life.

Responsibilities:

• Garment Manufacturers: Provide comprehensive information about the FR clothing, including care instructions and limitations.

• End Users: Understand workplace hazards and select appropriate PPE, including FR clothing.

Optimal Care Recommendations:

• Develop laundry wash formulas tailored to the specific characteristics of FR clothing. This involves collaboration among clothing and fabric manufacturers, processors, and wash chemical suppliers.

• Consider factors such as water temperature, detergent selection, mechanical action, and drying methods to ensure effective cleaning without compromising FR properties.

Maintenance and Removal from Service:

• Removal Criteria: Garments with irreparable damage, excessive wear, or safety concerns should be removed from service and discarded to prevent potential hazards.

• Repairs: Any repairs to FR clothing should use components equivalent to those originally used in manufacturing to maintain performance properties.

Benefits of Home Laundering

• Cost-Effective: Compared to industrial laundering, home laundering is often more economical.

• Convenience: Allows for flexibility and convenience, especially for workers in remote locations or without access to industrial laundering facilities.

• Preservation of Protective Qualities: When done properly, home laundering can effectively maintain the flame, thermal, and arc resistant properties of FR clothing.