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ASTM F2757
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.