Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of approximately 15,000 synthetic chemicals, many of which are highly fire-, water- and grease-resistant.

Water Resistant vs Waterproof What type of rain gear you need relies on what type of rain you’ll be dealing with. Maridav / Adobe Stock. At its most basic, waterproof means something that keeps the ...

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., will be featuring its expanded line of flame-retardant (FR) military apparel at the 2014 AUSA Exposition in Washington, D.C., October 13-15, in Booth 2719.

Both the SFI and FIA have different certifications for different articles of clothing, including suits, gloves, arm restraints, fire resistant socks, etc. Currently for suits, the SFI has its Spec ...

NASCAR made a change for drivers ahead of the 2023 season to protect them in case the unthinkable happens while on the track. The organization updated its safety rules to mandate fire-resistant ...

Rain gutters: Fire-resistant gutters are made from metal or another non-combustible material. A non-combustible gutter cover also reduces debris.

He believes the fire-resistant textile industry’s innovation cycle—clothing manufacturers in particular—could be accelerated through the use of simulation technologies. Thermal simulation uses digital ...