Posi-Wear FR Disposable Protective Clothing
3 Posi-Wear FR items we carry (coveralls). Manufacturer test data, chemical and barrier results and the standards named on the data sheet.
What Posi-Wear FR is
Posi-Wear FR is Spunlace Polyester/Cellulose Composite; Polyester + Cellulose combines to form Provia® FR; 80 gsm; Anti-static treated. The manufacturer names these applications: Worn over the top of primary flame-retardant clothing to protect from dirt and oil / Chemical and Petrochemical industry / Refinery during turnaround periods / Industrial Maintenance / Utilities / Transport; Worn over the top of primary flame-retardant clothing to protect from dirt and oil; Maintenance. Seams: Seams: Serged; SEAM TYPE Serged (3100, 3106, 3109).
In the manufacturer's words: "Created as a secondary garment that is highly oil repellent and offers outer protection for primary garments."
Every Posi-Wear FR item we carry
| Part number | Item | Seams | Sizes | Case | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3100 | Posi-Wear FR 3100 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Basic Coverall | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $227.00 | Choose size |
 | 3106 | Posi-Wear FR 3106 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Coverall, Hood | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $247.00 | Choose size |
 | 3109 | Posi-Wear FR 3109 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Coverall Hood | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $260.00 | Choose size |
Prices refresh from the store at the unit shown on the product page. Sized garments open the product page to pick the size.
Posi-Wear FR physical properties (manufacturer test data)
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ASTM D3776 | 2.39 osy |
| MD Tensile (Grab) | ASTM D5034 | 27.1 lb/in |
| CD Tensile (Grab) | ASTM D5034 | 16.1 lb/in |
| MD Tear Strength (Trapezoid) | ASTM D5733 | 7.3 lb/in |
| CD Tear Strength (Trapezoid) | ASTM D5733 | 12 lb/in |
| Hydrostatic Head | AATCC127 | 25+ cm |
| Oil Repellency | AATCC118 | 5 holdout rating |
| Static Decay | IST 40.2-95 | 0.01 sec |
| Vertical Flame | NFPA 701 | 20 % wt loss |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Posi-Wear FR barrier tests
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic Head | AATCC127 | 25+ cm |
| Oil Repellency | AATCC118 | 5 holdout rating |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Standards named by the manufacturer for Posi-Wear FR
| Standard | What the manufacturer states |
|---|---|
| NFPA 701 | Certifications: NFPA 701 |
| NFPA 701 | Meets NFPA 701 specifications for Self- Extinguishing |
| NFPA 701 | NFPA 701 – Flame Propagation: The NFPA 701 method requires material test samples to have a char length of less than 6.5", an after-flame of less than 2 seconds and does not BEL (Burn Entire Length) after reaching the floor of the test chamber. |
| NFPA 99 | NFPA 701 / NFPA 99 Anti-static |
| NFPA 99 | NFPA 99 – Anti-Static: NFPA 99 specifies that materials should have a resistivity of 1 x 10^11 Ω/sq at 50% relative humidity and a static decay time of fewer than 0.5 seconds when measured to the 10% (500 volts) cutoff level. |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (raw/pip/3100-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Manufacturer limitations and warnings
- Created as a secondary garment ... offers outer protection for primary garments.
- Worn over the top of primary flame-retardant clothing
- One time use product
- Care Instructions: Do Not Wash
- Latex free
- No NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, arc rating or ASTM F1670 claim appears on any Posi-Wear FR spec sheet or brochure page.
Posi-Wear FR questions
What is Posi-Wear FR made of? Spunlace Polyester/Cellulose Composite; Polyester + Cellulose combines to form Provia® FR; 80 gsm; Anti-static treated
Which Posi-Wear FR garments does Bayshore Safety carry? 3109 (Posi-Wear FR 3109 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Coverall Hood), 3100 (Posi-Wear FR 3100 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Basic Coverall), 3106 (Posi-Wear FR 3106 Posi-Wear Flame Resistant Coverall, Hood).
What standards does the manufacturer name for Posi-Wear FR? NFPA 701; NFPA 99. The wording for each is in the standards table above.
Does the manufacturer publish chemical permeation data for Posi-Wear FR? No. The published data for Posi-Wear FR covers physical properties and barrier tests; no chemical permeation table is published for it.
What does the manufacturer warn about Posi-Wear FR? Created as a secondary garment ... offers outer protection for primary garments. Worn over the top of primary flame-retardant clothing One time use product Care Instructions: Do Not Wash Latex free No NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, arc rating or ASTM F1670 claim appears on any Posi-Wear FR spec sheet or brochure page.
Is this a statement that the garment is compliant for my job? No. These are the manufacturer's published test results and the standards it names. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 the employer's hazard assessment decides which protective clothing a task needs.
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