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Arc-Rated FR Clothing & Gloves

Clothing and gloves tested for arc flash, the intense burst of heat from an electrical fault. Shirts, pants, coveralls and gloves with arc ratings, built to NFPA 70E for electricians, utility linemen and plant maintenance crews.

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Buying guide

Understanding arc-rated workwear

You don't need to be an electrical safety expert to shop here. These are the basics.

Arc rating

Measured in cal/cm2, it's how much arc heat energy a garment is tested to block before a burn would likely occur. Higher means more protection.

PPE categories

NFPA 70E groups tasks into PPE Categories 1 to 4. Each category has a minimum arc rating for the clothing you wear.

Layering

Arc-rated layers can add up. An arc-rated shirt under an arc-rated jacket gives more protection than either alone.

For the whole crew

Shirts in men's and women's fits, plus pants, coveralls and gloves, so every role can be covered.

Reference

NFPA 70E PPE categories

Minimum arc ratings for clothing by category. Your electrical safety program decides which category applies to each task.

PPE CategoryMinimum arc ratingTypical clothing
CAT 14 cal/cm2Arc-rated shirt and pants or coverall
CAT 28 cal/cm2Arc-rated shirt and pants or coverall
CAT 325 cal/cm2Arc flash suit layers
CAT 440 cal/cm2Arc flash suit layers

Important

Your safety program comes first

Your employer's arc flash risk assessment sets the PPE level for each task. Use this collection to find garments that meet the arc rating you've been given.

Arc-rated clothing protects against heat from an arc flash. It doesn't protect against electric shock. That takes voltage-rated rubber gloves and other insulating PPE.

Know your category. Match the rating.

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FAQ

Arc-rated clothing questions

What's the difference between arc-rated and FR?

All arc-rated garments are flame resistant. Arc-rated garments have also been tested to show how much electrical arc energy they can handle, shown in cal/cm2.

Which arc rating do I need?

Your company's arc flash risk assessment sets it. NFPA 70E PPE Category 1 needs at least 4 cal/cm2 and Category 2 needs at least 8 cal/cm2.

Can I layer a regular jacket over arc-rated clothing?

Non-FR outer layers can ignite and keep burning. Outer layers worn over arc-rated clothing should also be arc rated.

Where do I find the arc rating?

It's on the garment label and listed in the product details. Look for the ATPV or EBT value in cal/cm2.

Need help matching garments to a PPE category?

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