Windbreakers
FR Windbreakers - Lightweight Arc-Rated Layering
FR windbreakers are the lightest-weight tier of flame resistant outerwear, built for wind resistance and basic moisture protection without the bulk or insulation of an FR bomber jacket, parka, or fleece. They're the right choice for workers in arc flash or flash fire hazard environments who need a compliant outer layer for mild or transitional weather, or as a packable layering piece worn over an FR shirt or under a heavier FR shell when temperatures drop further during a shift. Because every layer in an FR protective system must be rated, a non-FR windbreaker is not a safe substitute even for brief or incidental outdoor exposure in a hazard zone.
Construction in this category emphasizes performance fabric technology over heavy insulation — styles like the DRIFIRE windbreaker use 8.7 oz. GORE® PYRAD® fabric, engineered specifically to be lightweight, breathable, and fast-drying while maintaining inherent flame resistance and both water and wind resistance. This makes FR windbreakers a practical choice for workers who move between indoor and outdoor environments throughout a shift, or who need a compact FR layer that can be stowed in a vehicle or bag without adding significant bulk to a gear kit.
The collection includes DRIFIRE (GORE® PYRAD® fabric windbreaker, Made in USA). For colder conditions requiring more insulation, see the FR Soft Shell & Fleece category; for maximum coverage and warmth in extreme cold, see FR Parkas.
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DRIFIRE FR Navy Blue Made in USA Windbreaker DF2-CM-1WWB-NB
DRIFIRE
$448.63 - $493.49The DF2-CM-1WWB-NB by DRIFIRE is a flame resistant, navy blue windbreaker that is proudly made in USA. Featuring 8.7 oz. GORE® PYRAD® Fabric Technology, this lightweight, breathable, fast drying jacket is both water and wind...$448.63 - $493.49
FR Windbreakers — Frequently Asked Questions
No. If your work environment is governed by an arc flash or flash fire hazard assessment requiring FR protection, every garment worn — including outer layers added for weather, even briefly — must be FR rated. A standard synthetic windbreaker can melt or ignite in an arc flash or flash fire event, and doing so over FR base layers would compound rather than prevent injury, since melted synthetic material bonding to skin under the FR layer is a serious burn risk. This applies regardless of how brief the outdoor exposure is meant to be — keep a rated FR windbreaker or jacket on hand for any outdoor task within the hazard zone.
GORE® PYRAD® is a fabric technology engineered to combine inherent flame resistance with lightweight breathability, fast-drying performance, and both water and wind resistance — qualities not always achievable simultaneously in FR fabric construction, since heavier FR materials traditionally trade breathability for protection. It's used in FR windbreakers specifically because the category's purpose is providing compliant arc or flash fire protection without the weight and heat-retention of bulkier FR fabrics, making it well suited to workers who need a packable, quick-drying outer layer that doesn't compromise on safety performance.
Choose an FR windbreaker for mild-to-cool conditions where basic wind and light moisture resistance is sufficient, or as a thin layering piece carried for unpredictable weather during a shift. Choose FR fleece or soft shell when you need more insulation for sustained cold while still prioritizing breathability during active work. Windbreakers are the lightest, most packable option in the FR outerwear lineup, while fleece and soft shell sit in the middle tier between windbreakers and the heaviest FR bombers and parkas.
Safety Smart Gear stocks the DRIFIRE FR windbreaker, made in the USA with 8.7 oz. GORE® PYRAD® fabric technology for a lightweight, breathable, fast-drying, water- and wind-resistant flame resistant outer layer. For broader FR outerwear needs, see the full FR Jackets collection, which also includes bomber jackets, parkas, and soft shell/fleece styles from additional brands.