Will They Wear It? Critical Characteristics for FR Fabric

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This webinar occured on:  November 29, 2012

Flame resistant fabric is the most important part of FR clothing, but flame resistant clothing is not protective if it is worn out -- or not worn at all. While durability and comfort are critical factors in ensuring compliance in your PPE program, comfort is more important because it determines whether employees will actually wear the garments.

In this presentation, you will learn which key comfort and durability characteristics drive the latest innovations in FR workwear fabric

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Speakers:

Travis Greer, and James Cliver will highlight critical considerations and will explain which measurements indicate the comfort and protection level of the fabric.

Travis Greer is Development Manager for the Workwear Fabrics Business at Milliken & Company, where he has been employed for 18 years. Since 2000, he has been instrumental as part of the Milliken Research Corporation, where he has used his experience in mechanical, thermal, and chemical processes to develop a variety of performance fabrics for protective markets, including the Milliken Amplitude˙ FR Fabrics.

James Cliver is FR Technologist for Milliken & Company‚s Workwear fabrics business. He began his career at Milliken 18 years ago as a Dyeing & Finishing Process Engineer in manufacturing after receiving his BS degree in Textile Chemistry at Clemson University. He is a member of NFPA, IEEE, AATCC, and ASTM, where he serves on the F18 sub-committee.

Duration: 1 Hour