Tried and tested Durable FR Clothing
All fabric carrying the PROBAN® label and certification will have been tested to confirm its flame-resistant properties after at least 50 industrial washes and 50 dries, or more if the PPE standard requires, such as for compliance with NFPA 2112. This confirms the wash durability of all PROBAN® fabric batches.
PROBAN® flame-resistant clothing washes well and exhibits exceptional color retention after multiple industrial launderings at industrial laundry temperatures. PROBAN® workwear has been shown to exhibit minimal pilling and less significant fading in sunlight compared to synthetic flame-resistant products.
Most importantly, PROBAN® fabrics, compared to synthetic FR fabrics, have shown significantly higher retention of tear and tensile strength following exposure to UV light, as would be experienced by those working outdoors, particularly in hot, sunny climates.
Durability without Compromise
In terms of FR clothing durability, tear strength and tensile strength are two key performance indicators. When garments are repeatedly exposed to sunlight, UV rays can damage fully synthetic FR fabrics, making them tear more easily, no longer meeting the industrial standards they were originally certified to, and hence putting the wearer in clear danger.
Currently, there is no industry standard requiring manufacturers to analyze the effects of UV sunlight exposure on the mechanical properties of general protective workwear. At SNF, we believe that safety comes first. It is critical for workwear to protect throughout the life of the FR garment — regardless of use conditions. Our strong conviction has led us to invest in research to verify the durability of our own garments and synthetic alternatives when worn for extended periods outdoors.
PROBAN® clearly offers cost-effective protection without compromise compared to other FR solutions, which can be up to five times more expensive.
Durability is unmatched even at extreme temperatures. Actual color board when fabrics are washed at extreme temperatures for a good, tough clean after a day of oil drilling that results in clothes heavily contaminated with drilling mud.
