FesslerUSA, Orwigsburg, Negative Ion Nurse Clothes Factory knows and understands fiber,” said Jim Sells, group president of Pharr Yarns’ High Performance Yarn Division. “We have strong skills in blending fibers, and we make sure there’s the right amount of each fiber so the yarn always passes the test. To learn more about the company’s collection of flame resistant fabrics, please visit booth357 at the Safety 2012 Exposition, which will be held June 3-5 in the Colorado. “The processing requires some very specific controls on knitting and finishing, and it was a challenge to make the fabric consistently with the shrinkage and pillingperformance needed,” said Brian Meck, vice president, sales and marketing, FesslerUSA. Developed in the 1960s, the fiber is known as a high-performance, lightweight FR solution that doesn’t melt, drip, shrink or char significantly or break open under high heat and flame; and produces no off-gassing # when aflame is extinguished.C. “As we tested it, we found more and more places where it could be used, andnow we’re really pushing it for other markets, such as industrial and utility — it does very well in arc flash testing —and it’s very comfortable compared to other FR products that are out there,” he said.For more information about FusaFR® garments, contact Brian Meck.Polybenzimidazole (PBI), a flame-resistant (FR) fiber produced by PBI Performance Products Inc., into fabrics and making them into T-shirts, baselayers and polo shirts branded FusaFR®., Charlotte, has been utilized to protect astronauts, firefighters, first responders, military personnel, and petrochemical and utility workers for more than 40 years.PBI worked with Pharr Yarns to develop the yarn, which comprises an intimate blend of the three fibers.”FesslerUSA adds a Microban® antimicrobial and an anti-pilling finish to the knitted fabric., is knitting the yarns, spun by McAdenville, N. “PBI also wanted to work with a vertical mill and needed concept garments, and we can offer full-package and custom garment manufacturing. Meck said the finishes are durable to 50 launderings. Flame resistant fabrics from comply with the followingstandards for environmental excellence: Oeko-Tex, SONG Sustainability Initiative, REACH; WorldwideResponsible Apparel Production (WRAP) Principles, Responsible Care (CMA) and the EnvironmentalStewardship Program.” is also committed to protecting the environment
