Product Overview
The PW3 Modaflame Knit HVO FR Long Sleeve T-Shirt represents a sophisticated approach to safety-critical workwear. Designed specifically for environments where both flame resistance and high visibility are mandatory, this garment avoids the bulk typically associated with protective clothing. By utilising a specialised modacrylic fabric, the t-shirt provides a soft, breathable alternative to heavier treated cottons, ensuring the wearer remains comfortable during demanding shifts without compromising on their safety profile.
Key Features
- Inherent Flame Resistance: The modacrylic fabric provides protection against heat and flame, ensuring the safety properties are built into the fibres rather than applied as a coating.
- Segmented Reflective Tape: This design choice allows for significantly better freedom of movement and breathability compared to traditional solid tape, as it flexes with the fabric.
- High-Visibility Orange: The vibrant fluorescent orange ensures you remain conspicuous in low-light conditions, conforming to strict safety standards for hazardous environments.
- Long Sleeve Protection: The extended sleeves provide maximum skin coverage, which is essential for protection against flash fires or thermal hazards.
Design & Performance
The construction of this t-shirt focuses on the intersection of protection and ergonomics. The lightweight knit fabric is engineered to be moisture-wicking and gentle against the skin, which is a significant advantage when worn as a base or mid-layer. The segmented tape is heat-applied in a way that avoids the 'binding' sensation often felt in traditional high-vis garments, allowing the t-shirt to stretch and recover as you move throughout your tasks.
The use of a contrast black panel at the hem and cuffs is a practical design choice, helping to hide dirt and oil in areas that typically see the most wear. This ensures the garment maintains a professional appearance for longer, even in grimy industrial settings.
Why No Customisation?
We provide this specific garment as-is without the option for customisation. This is a deliberate decision based on safety. Adding standard embroidery or heat-applied logos can compromise the flame-resistant integrity of the fabric or obscure the certified reflective areas. To ensure this garment performs exactly as its safety certifications intend, we do not perform any secondary branding processes that could put the wearer at risk.
Use Cases
This long-sleeved t-shirt is ideally suited for professionals working in the rail industry, petrochemical plants, and electrical engineering. It is the preferred choice for anyone operating in 'at-risk' zones where flash fire or static electricity is a concern, yet a high level of visibility is required for site safety.
Why MyWorkwear
Established in 1976, MyWorkwear has spent nearly five decades supplying the UK workforce with reliable protective apparel. Based in Telford, our team understands the nuances of technical workwear. We don't just sell clothing; we provide the equipment that helps keep your team safe and compliant with current health and safety regulations.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, consider that flame-resistant garments perform best when there is a small layer of air between the fabric and the skin to act as insulation. However, ensure the fit is not so loose that it creates a snagging hazard. If you are working in colder environments, this t-shirt serves as an excellent protective base layer underneath an FR-rated jacket.
Caring for your product
To maintain the protective qualities and the visibility of the fluorescent orange fabric, consistent and correct care is required. Maintaining the integrity of the modacrylic fibres is essential for your long-term safety on site.
We recommend a domestic wash at the temperature indicated on the internal label. This ensures that any oily residues or contaminants, which could themselves be flammable, are thoroughly removed. You must avoid using chlorine bleach; this chemical will degrade the flame-resistant properties of the modacrylic blend and significantly weaken the fabric.
When drying, it is best to air dry the garment. If you must use a tumble dryer, ensure it is on a low heat setting. Excessive heat can damage the segmented reflective tape, causing it to crack or peel, which would render the garment non-compliant with visibility standards.
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