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July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

Does FR Clothing Shrink?

A common question we’re asked about arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing is, “Does it shrink when laundered?” While all knit garments have the potential to shrink after washing and drying, modern AR / FR clothing is much more resilient than it was a decade ago. Today’s quality […]
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July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024

How Long Does FR Clothing Last? Understanding the Lifespan of Arc-Rated and Flame Resistant Clothing

One of the most frequent questions we receive about arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing concerns longevity: How long does the clothing last? Below, our Vice President of Technical, Scott Margolin, explains why this question has more nuance than you might think.   How long does FR clothing […]
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August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

Spin Cycle: Laundering an AR / FR Garment 100 Times and Exposing It to Flammable Lint

Welcome to the fifth and final installment of our Spin Cycle blog and video series. Uniform rental companies claim you can’t launder AR / FR apparel at home, but is that necessarily true? They often suggest that when AR / FR clothing is washed with regular clothing, flammable lint can adhere to […]
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August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

Spin Cycle: Laundering an AR / FR Garment 100 Times

In the fourth installment of our Spin Cycle blog and video series, we turn our attention to arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing durability and performance. Tyndale’s Vice President of Technical, Scott Margolin, tests whether laundering an AR / FR garment 100 times under normal home laundering conditions affects its […]
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July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Spin Cycle: 50 Wash Cycles with Fabric Softener on an AR/FR Garment

Welcome to the third installment of our Spin Cycle blog and video series! Join Tyndale’s Vice President of Technical, Scott Margolin, as he takes you through today’s test: determining whether using fabric softener during home laundering affects an AR / FR garment’s performance. You may hear uniform rental companies say that bleach […]
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July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Spin Cycle: 50 Washes with Oxidative Bleach on an AR/FR Garment

For episode two of Spin Cycle, we head back to the testing facility with Tyndale’s Vice President of Technical, Scott Margolin, as he takes us through today’s test: whether oxidative bleach affects an AR / FR garment’s performance. Many laundry detergents contain oxidative bleach products, but does oxidative bleach have […]
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July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Spin Cycle: 50 Wash Cycles with Liquid Chlorine Bleach on an AR/FR Garment

Welcome to the first episode of our Spin Cycle blog and video series! Join Tyndale’s Vice President of Technical, Scott Margolin, as he takes you through today’s test to determine whether using liquid chlorine bleach during home laundering affects an AR / FR garment’s performance. All labels in arc-rated and […]
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July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Spin Cycle: Washing Away AR/FR Home Laundry Misconceptions

Is home laundering safe when it comes to the care and maintenance of arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing? Absolutely! But common sales tactics used by uniform rental companies attempt to convince workers and businesses alike that industrial laundering is a requirement. They likely offer industrial laundry services […]
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April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

How to Remove Stains from AR / FR Clothing

Working in a profession that requires you to wear flame resistant and arc-rated (AR / FR) clothing is serious business. You’re exposed to potential risks and hazards on a regular basis, so you must be prepared with the right gear. But what do you do when your trusted AR / […]
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April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022

Can Flame Resistance Be Washed Out of My AR/FR Clothing?

If you’ve ever wondered if the flame resistance can be washed out of your arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing, you’re in good company – this is one of the top 3 questions we receive! The short answer? Everything Tyndale sells – whether made or distributed by us […]
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April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021

What Does OSHA Say About Home vs. Industrial Laundry?

As you may know, there two main program types when it comes to obtaining arc rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing – Managed Direct Purchase with Home Laundry and Uniform Rental with Industrial Laundry. When you have one supplier telling you that their program is the best and […]
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March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021

How Do I Know My FRC is Free of Harsh Chemicals?

A lot goes into making arc rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) garments, as you may have gathered after watching our How It’s Made series. And rightfully so – AR / FR clothing is your last line of defense, protecting you from injury in the event of an arc […]
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March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020

FRC Safety During COVID-19: Disinfecting FRC

Whether you are exposed to someone with the flu or more seriously, someone with COVID-19, how to wash your flame resistant clothing (FRC) remains the same. This blog post highlights the do’s-and-don’ts for disinfecting your FRC after a day in the field or coming in contact with the COVID-19 virus. […]
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March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020

Is Uniform Rental with Industrial Laundry Necessary for AR / FR Clothing?

This is the second post in our series examining the industry’s shift away from uniform rental (“rental”) programs with industrial laundry for arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing, a closer look at misconceptions that sometimes lead companies to select rental for AR / FR clothing, and unintended consequences […]
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March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020

Tyndale’s Laundry Options

What Laundry Option Works Best for Your Company? Everyone wants to be comfortable in their work clothing, and the single largest driver of comfort is choice.  When people select their own garments they are more likely to wear them, and follow proper use and care instructions.  Tyndale’s managed allowance programs […]
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January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020

Top 5 FR FAQ Friday Topics of 2019

Wondering which Tyndale FR FAQ Fridays were most popular in 2019? From updates on regulations and arc flash facts to live arc flash footage in our blog—we’ve shared informative topics pertaining to the FR industry throughout 2019. Read the top 5 for a refresher on the most popular FR FAQ […]
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February 26, 2019
Tyndale's Overview of API RP 99
February 26, 2019

Do OSHA 1910.269 PPE Rules Impact Oil, Gas, and Other Industries?

OSHA’s 1910.269 ruling for the electric utility industry defines FR clothing as PPE–similar to 2010’s OSHA 1910.132 Enforcement Policy Memo regarding protection from flash fire in oil and gas well drilling, servicing, and production-related operations. In fact, the Preamble to the 1910.269 ruling introduces additional commentary from OSHA that paints […]
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September 20, 2013
Tyndale FRMC Micro-Fleece Jacket
September 20, 2013

Using Fabric Softener with FRC Clothing: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

This blog post is the third, and final, part of a 3-part series. Previously in September, we covered How to Wash FR Clothing and its Useful Wear Life and Laundering Myths: Is Lint Contamination Really a Threat to Your FR Clothing?  Using fabric softener on FRC has been questioned over […]
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September 18, 2013
Is lint contamination a danger to FRC?
September 18, 2013

Laundering Myths: Is Lint Contamination Really a Threat to FR Clothing?

This blog post is the second of a 3-part series. Click here to read the previous post on How to Wash FR Clothing & Useful Wear Life. Coming up, we will also cover Using Fabric Softener with Your FRC. We’ve all experienced having lint balls on our clothing or in […]
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September 10, 2013
OSHA 1910.269 Laundering Resource Guide
September 10, 2013

3 Tips on How to Wash FR Clothing and its Useful Wear Life

This blog post is the first of a 3-part series. Later in September, we will also cover how to wash FR clothing with fabric softener and lint contamination, or when non-FR garments are washed with FRC. We often get questions on best practices regarding how to wash FR clothing and […]
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