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Plain-English guides on arc flash clothing, ratings and standards, for the people who specify, buy and wear it.

Arc rated base layers for winter
Arc Flash

Arc Rated Base Layers for Winter: The Mistake That’s Easy to Miss

Why an unrated base layer can undo certified arc flash PPE, and how to build a winter kit that stays rated from skin to shell.

11 September 2026 · 2 min read
Worker connecting fuel transfer hoses on a tanker, a flammable-atmosphere task
Explosive Environments

PPE for Explosive Environments: Why Anti-Static Comes Before Anything Else

In a classified atmosphere, a static spark is as real a hazard as flame or arc. Here’s what changes in the specification – and why.

7 September 2026 · 4 min read
Oil and gas rig in extreme weather
Extreme Weather

Arc Flash PPE for Extreme Weather: What Changes When Conditions Turn Hostile

Cold, heat and rain all change how arc-rated clothing performs on site. Here’s what to specify so protection never gets left in the van.

7 September 2026 · 6 min read
Engineer in a high-visibility jacket checking a tablet at an electrical substation
Arc Flash

Arc Flash Clothing for Low-Visibility Work: EN ISO 20471 and EN 17353 Explained

When workers face both reduced visual awareness and electrical hazards, a single garment can’t do it all. Here’s how to achieve dual compliance — and why...

27 November 2025 · 6 min read
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Browse the arc flash range

Every garment carries its own ATPV and ELIM rating, with men's and women's fits in stock.

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Chemical protection and arc flash garments
Arc Flash

EN 13034 Chemical Splash Protection for Arc Flash Garments: What Type 6 Means

In many industrial environments, workers face chemical splash risk and arc flash exposure simultaneously. A single certified multi-risk garment – not two separate layers – is...

27 February 2025 · 6 min read
Flash fire and arc flash hazard
Arc Flash

Arc Flash Layering: Why Every Layer Must Be Arc Rated

Arc-flash events generate temperatures exceeding 19,000 °C. One unprotected layer can undermine your entire PPE system — here’s the science and what to do about it.

27 February 2025 · 6 min read
Molten metal splash in a foundry
Molten Metal Splash

Molten Metal Splash Protection: EN ISO 11612 Performance Codes Explained

Temperatures exceeding 1,500°C. Exposure of a fraction of a second. The wrong garment — or one unprotected layer — can cause life-altering burns. Here’s what the...

27 February 2025 · 7 min read

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