Cotton is recommended for welding / Water repellant "FR" Polyester meets NFPA. For electricians Class 2 Fire resistant Mesh vest see item number 99232. Garments are ANSI-Compliant with ANSI - ISEA 107-2004: American National Standard for High Visibility Safety Apparel and/or Garments are ANSI-Style and meet ANSI 107-2004 design guidelines and level 2 retroreflective material performance specifications as labeled. Garments identified as Fire Resistant meet either the NFPA 701 or ASTM F 1506 standards as labeled.