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7 oz Hi-Vis Short Sleeve FR Tees

$55.99

Bocomal’s FB Top collection highlights selected arc flash clothing for electrical, utility, maintenance, and industrial work environments. These garments are intended to help workers compare arc-rated FR options by protection level, body coverage, fit, and working conditions rather than choosing by fabric weight or appearance alone. Select arc flash PPE clothing according to the employer’s hazard assessment and estimated incident energy. Check each garment’s arc rating in cal/cm², CAT level, stated NFPA 70E or ASTM F1506 compliance, and sewn-in label. A shirt or top may need to be combined with compatible pants, coveralls, head and face protection, gloves, and other PPE to maintain the required coverage. Check the product’s fabric weight, closure design, sleeve or leg coverage, fit, layering space, and care instructions before ordering. Make sure harnesses and tool belts do not create gaps or expose unsuitable underlayers, and remove garments from service when damaged or permanently contaminated. Match the exact product rating to the identified hazard rather than assuming every FR garment provides the same arc-flash protection.

How do I choose arc flash clothing for a specific electrical task?

Choose arc flash clothing whose arc rating meets or exceeds the incident energy or PPE category identified by the employer’s arc-flash risk assessment. Check the exact garment’s ATPV or EBT value, CAT level, NFPA 70E compliance, and ASTM F1506 information rather than selecting by style or fabric weight alone.

Is every flame-resistant garment suitable for arc-flash exposure?

No. All arc-rated clothing is flame resistant, but flame-resistant clothing without an arc rating has not been tested specifically for arc-flash exposure. When selecting arc flash PPE clothing, confirm that the individual product states an arc rating rather than relying only on an FR label.

Is an arc-rated shirt enough protection by itself?

Only when the workplace assessment requires no additional arc-rated garments or equipment. Depending on the task, the complete system may also require arc-rated pants or coveralls, head and face protection, gloves, and other PPE that maintains coverage at the neck, wrists, waist, and ankles.

Should I choose CAT 1, CAT 2, or CAT 3 clothing?

Choose the CAT level specified for the identified exposure rather than automatically selecting the highest category. Bocomal product listings show that individual garments can range from CAT 1 with a 6.0 cal/cm² rating to CAT 2 styles around 8–11.6 cal/cm² and CAT 3 products rated at 27 cal/cm², so always verify the exact item.

Can I wear a regular synthetic base layer under arc flash clothing?

Avoid meltable or flammable underlayers when they could become exposed or ignite during an arc event. An outer layer of arc flash clothing does not automatically make an unsuitable base layer safe, so use only layers permitted by the employer’s PPE program.

Can high-visibility clothing also provide arc-flash protection?

Yes, but only when the garment carries both the required arc rating and any visibility classification needed by the site. Fluorescent fabric and reflective tape alone do not prove arc-flash protection; check the CAT level, ATPV or EBT value, FR standards, and stated ANSI/ISEA type and class separately.

How should arc flash clothing be washed and inspected?

Follow the exact care label; Bocomal generally recommends a Normal or Cotton cycle below 140°F, liquid detergent, and no bleach, fabric softener, starch, or animal-fat soap. Remove arc flash PPE clothing from service if it remains contaminated or develops holes, open seams, damaged closures, or heavily worn fabric.

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7 oz Hi-Vis Short Sleeve FR Tees

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