Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) — NFPA & ASTM Certified FR Workwear

FR Clothing for Oil & Gas, Electrical, and Industrial Work

Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) — NFPA & ASTM Certified FR Workwear

Safety Smart Gear carries a comprehensive selection of flame resistant clothing (FRC) certified to NFPA 2112 (flash fire protection), NFPA 70E (arc flash protection), and ASTM F1506 standards. Our FR apparel is designed for workers in oil and gas, electrical utilities, petrochemical, welding, mining, and other industries where exposure to flash fire or arc flash hazards is a regulatory and safety requirement under OSHA 1910.269 and 1910.132.

FR Clothing Standards — What Do They Mean?

Choosing the right FR clothing starts with knowing which hazard you're protecting against:

• NFPA 2112 — Governs FR clothing for flash fire environments (oil & gas, petrochemical). Garments are rated by ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) in cal/cm².
• NFPA 70E / ASTM F1506 — Governs arc flash protection for electrical workers. Garments are assigned a Hazard Risk Category (HRC/CAT): CAT 1 (4 cal/cm² minimum), CAT 2 (8 cal/cm²), CAT 3 (25 cal/cm²), CAT 4 (40 cal/cm²).
• ASTM D6413 — Standard vertical flame test used to certify FR fabrics.
• Inherent vs. Treated FR — Inherent FR fabrics (like Nomex® and Kevlar®) are flame resistant at the fiber level and do not lose protection with washing. Treated FR fabrics have FR chemistry applied to a base fabric (often cotton) and can degrade over time if not cared for properly.

Shop FR Clothing by Garment Type:

• FR Shirts — Long sleeve, short sleeve, and FR t-shirts meeting NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112
• FR Coveralls — Full-body protection in inherent and treated FR fabrics
• FR Jackets — Bomber jackets, soft shell, parkas, and windbreakers
• FR Pants — Work pants with certified flame resistant fabrics
• FR Bibs/Overalls — FR bib overalls for heavy industrial use
• FR Hi Vis — Dual-certified FR and ANSI high visibility garments
• FR Safety Vests — Class 2 & Class 3 FR vests including electrician styles
• FR Rain Gear — Flame resistant rain jackets, raincoats, pants, and suits
• FR Sweatshirts — FR fleece and sweatshirts for cold weather protection
• FR Lab Coats — FR lab coats for laboratory and industrial environments
• FR Accessories — Balaclavas, hard hat liners, gloves, neck gaiters, sleeves, and base layers
• Women's FR Clothing — Purpose-fit flame resistant apparel for women
• FR Made In USA — Domestically manufactured flame resistant garments

Top brands include Bulwark, DragonWear, DRIFIRE, Big Bill, Portwest, Flamesafe Workwear, Kishigo, OccuNomix, and National Safety Apparel (NSA). Need to outfit a crew? Request a bulk FR quote.