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FR95

LAUNDERING

OF FR FABRICS

THE FLAME RESISTANT FINISH IS RETAINED FOR THE NORMAL LIFE CYCLE OF
THE GARMENT PROVIDED THAT THE CARE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ADHERED TO.

WASHING / DRYING PROCEDURE: WASHING: DRYING:
Pre-treatment: Always wash contaminated workwear separately, Tumble drying is not usually recommended as
If stains are diffi cult to remove, they can be do not mix with non workwear. the temperature used is often too high and can
treated before putting into the washing machine Flame Resistant fabric can usually be washed at cause garment shrinkage. It is vital that cotton
with a liquid soap applied directly to stains and high temperatures however it is the components or cotton mix garments are not over dried. Over
lightly rubbed. Heavier and stubborn stains (ie. the refl ective tape, badging, etc.) on a fi nished drying is the main cause of excessive garment
should be pretreated with a commercial stain garment that dictates the maximum washing shrinkage. Do not hang in direct sunlight. This
removal product at the earliest opportunity and temperature that the garment can be washed at. can cause fading.
suffi cient time allowed for the pre-treatment Always follow the washing temperature on the
to penetrate and loosen the stain. Never use garment label. Always wash and dry garments
chlorine bleach or washing detergents containing inside out to minimize surface abrasion and
bleach as these may discolor and will reduce the help maintain the surface appearance of the
fl ame resistance properties of the fabric. Fabric fabric. Zippers should be closed during washing.
softeners, starches and other laundry additives
are not recommended as they can mask the LOAD SIZE:
fl ame resistance performance and may also act
as a fuel in case of combustion. To ensure a more effi cient, cleaner wash, avoid
overloading the machine so the garments can
move freely through the wash and rinse cycles.

INHERENTLY FLAME RESISTANT GARMENTS
Flame Resistant properties last the lifetime of the garment.

TREATED FLAME RESISTANT GARMENTS
Flame Resistant properties last the normal life cycle of the garment provided care instructions are
adhered to.

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