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In order to do their jobs, workers need
protective clothing that does its job. Luckily,
one of the most pervasive trends in the FRC
CHOICE industry today is the growth of style options.
This is why Carhartt – manufacturer of FR
With options, workers are more likely to be Company Gear™ – designed a new line of
comfortable and satisfied and therefore happier to flame-resistant (FR) sweatshirts meant to
comply with FR clothing requirements. That helps drive comfort and compliance. Carhartt’s
line of sweatshirts provide unmatched
everyone achieve their most important objective: midweight protection. All three new FR
helping employees stay safe on the job. sweatshirts are CAT 3 / 25 CAL rated, making
them perfect to layer for warmth, added
comfort, and protection while on the job.
FIT Carhartt offers a range of garment options
Making sure that a garment fits properly is key. in its Carhartt Company Gear™ line of FR
If protective clothing doesn’t fit properly, the clothing, designed to meet the individual
needs and preferences of a wide variety of
protective features can be compromised. FR employees. Carhartt’s 132 years of experience
clothing shouldn’t be baggy, but it also shouldn’t providing work wear across industries
be overly fitted or tight. Bottom line, fit is throughout the US makes it clear that choice
fundamental to comfort and safety. is the way to go. So, Carhartt manufactures
FR clothing in a variety of weights, styles and
fits to accommodate the entire workforce.
FABRIC PROPERTIES Likewise, Tyndale has made the “Power of
Choice” the cornerstone of the managed FR
Fabric properties like weight, breathability, and clothing purchase programs it administers.
moisture wicking only come into play after choice Tyndale programs allow employers to give
and fit. As stated, no single property, or even workers access the full line of Carhartt FR
several in combination, accurately predicts comfort. clothing to their employees, along with
Tyndale’s own made-in-the-U.S. line of FR
and clothing from every other major FR
WEARER RATINGS manufacturer. By allowing workers to choose
the FR clothing that suits their own unique
AND REVIEWS preferences from a catalog of company-
approved items, employers have found that
wearers take greater ownership of their FR
In the absence of an official (and usually costly) clothing decisions, express higher levels
wear test, online ratings and reviews from of satisfaction and take better care of the
peers are extremely important when it comes to clothing they wear in the workplace.
purchasing comfortable FR garments. Just like
in your personal life (ahem – Amazon), you want
access to unedited ratings and reviews from real Tyndale Company, Inc. is a service-based
people who have purchased the garment you’re company offering Managed Flame Resistant
Apparel Programs to companies of all sizes
interested in buying. across the country. Tyndale manufactures
our own quality line of made in USA FR
garments, as well as distributes leading brands
of FR – maximizing employee choice.
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