FR & arc-rated workwear for electrical crews.

Arc-flash-rated FR coveralls, hi-vis jackets and ESD antistatic uniforms for linemen, substation technicians, meter readers and utility maintenance crews. Built to NFPA 70E, EN 1149-5 and IEC 61482 — with lot-specific ATPV test reports on every shipment.

Transmission & distribution

Arc-rated FR coveralls for linemen working on energized lines. HRC 2 standard (8.7 cal/cm²), HRC 3 available for substation and switchgear work. ATPV test reports per ASTM F1959 tied to your fabric lot.

Substation & switchgear

Higher-category arc protection for enclosed electrical environments. HRC 3 (25 cal/cm²) coveralls with full-face hood compatibility. ESD antistatic grid to prevent static build-up near sensitive equipment.

Metering & service

FR polo shirts, work shirts and trousers for meter readers and service technicians. Daily-wear comfort with arc protection. Hi-vis options for roadside parking and access.

Outdoor & storm response

FR hi-vis waterproof jackets and insulated FR coveralls for storm crews, night work and winter maintenance. Combined arc protection + EN ISO 20471 Class 3 visibility + EN 343 waterproof rating.

The standards that matter for utilities

Standard	What it covers	How we comply
NFPA 70E	Electrical safety in the workplace — arc-flash hazard categories (HRC 1-4)	Garments rated to HRC 2 (8.7 cal/cm²) standard, HRC 3 (25 cal/cm²) on request. ATPV tested per ASTM F1959.
IEC 61482	Live working — protective clothing against thermal arc hazards (EU equivalent)	Arc Box test (61482-1-2) for Class 1 or Class 2 protection. Same inherent FR base fabric as NFPA 70E builds.
EN 1149-5	Antistatic / ESD protective clothing	Woven carbon-grid fabric, full-garment certification. Prevents static build-up near switchgear and sensitive control equipment.
EN ISO 20471	High-visibility clothing	Class 2/3 hi-vis FR fabric + 3M Scotchlite reflective tape. For roadside, night and storm-response work.
ASTM F1506	Performance specification for arc-rated textile materials	Fabric lot tested. Report includes arc rating (ATPV/EBT), flame resistance and laundry shrinkage data.

Layering: the utility solution

Base layer — FR polo or tee

Inherent FR knit worn against the skin — the last line of defence. Moisture-wicking for summer, thermal for winter. Arc-rated to match the outer-layer category.

Mid — FR work shirt or coverall

The primary arc-protection garment. Coverall for linemen and substation crews; work shirt and trouser for metering and service roles. ESD grid optional.

Outer — FR hi-vis jacket or rain set

Weather protection with arc rating intact. EN 343 waterproof + EN ISO 20471 hi-vis Class 3. The outer layer does not degrade the inner-layer arc protection.

The entire ensemble is certified as a system — not individual garments — because arc flash hits the outer layer and travels inward. We document the layering combination in the ATPV test report.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HRC 2 and HRC 3? +

HRC (Hazard Risk Category) 2 protects to **8.7 cal/cm²** — the standard for most transmission, distribution and metering work. HRC 3 protects to **25 cal/cm²** — required for substation, switchgear and high-energy environments. The garment weight, layering and fabric construction change at each level. We quote both and recommend based on your arc-flash hazard assessment.

Do you provide the ATPV test report?

Yes — every utility program ships with a lot-specific ATPV (Arc Thermal Protective Value) test report per ASTM F1506 / ASTM F1959. The report names your fabric lot, the tested layering combination and the arc rating in cal/cm². This is the document your safety officer needs on file.

Can one garment be both FR and ESD antistatic?

Yes. We build **FR + antistatic** coveralls using inherent meta-aramid fabric with a woven carbon conductive grid. They are dual-certified to EN ISO 11612 (FR) and EN 1149-5 (ESD). This is common for substation and switchgear crews working near both arc hazards and static-sensitive equipment.

How do you handle multi-crew utility programs with different hazard levels?

We run different HRC levels and garment types within the same PO — linemen get HRC 2 coveralls, substation crews get HRC 3, meter readers get FR polos and trousers. All garments are produced on the same lot with consistent branding and shipped pre-sorted by crew or depot.

Built for the grid, not the catalogue.

Send us your arc-flash hazard assessment and crew breakdown. We return a layered utility uniform proposal with ATPV test reports and a sample plan in 3 business days.

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