Comfort and class-leading performance come guaranteed with PULSAR®'s range of FR and Electric ARC workwear - right down to the fibres themselves.
All jobs come with risks, but few can compare when it comes to the dangers faced by electrical utility workers. Chief among these are arc flash - an unexpected high-voltage discharge - and short bursts of flame, potentially resulting in serious injury and even death... if the worker isn't protected properly.
Protal® has three different levels of fabric: Protal® 1, Protal® 3 and Protal® 5. Each fabric is a different blend, which offers different levels of protection, strength and durability.
Working closely with its manufacturing partners, PULSAR® have been able to create a highly innovative collection of FR and electric arc clothing, bringing garments to the market that go above and beyond the wearer's expectations.
This range of high-performance workwear has been tested and certified for protection, and it's also comfortable to wear, ensuring the wearer can move around in the workplace with ease. PULSAR®'s range consists of 3 different layered elements: next- to-skin garments (base layers), workwear garments (mid-layers), such as polo shirts, sweat shirts, combat trousers and a coverall and waterproof garments (outer layers) like salopettes and storm coats, providing maximum protection for the wearer.
It's all Down to the Fibre
The protective FR yarn used in the fabric of PULSAR®'s FR and electric arc collection is Protal. Protal is a new patented high- performance Protex fibre blend, supplied by Waxman Fibres and available only through its partnership chain.
From the spinning of the fibre, through knitting and weaving to the finished garment, Protal guarantees consistency of compliance and traceability, not available with many other FR fabrics. This makes the garments inherently flame retardant and anti-static, which is one of the most important benefits, as it means the fabric won't lose FR performance through repeated washing, whilst at the same time offering superior protection against other hazards such as naked flames, arc flashes and static electricity.
There are many standards and certifications associated with PULSAR®'s FR and electric arc collection. Among them are EN ISO 11612, which specifies performance requirements for protective clothing made from flexible materials that are designed to protect the wearer's body, not including the hands, from heat and/or flame. EN ISO:11611 is the standard for protection against welding and grinding with waterproof garments, meeting class 2. EN61482 covers electric arc protection. Finally, you can combine all these with the EN ISO:20471 high visibility and EN343 waterproof and breathable standard, depending on the type of garment. Not only that, but as electric arc clothing is category 3 protective clothing, the manufacturing company needs to be annually audited.
Tough Workwear for Tough Conditions
As with all of the garments that they supply, PULSAR® aim for the optimum balance of performance, comfort and fit. They're also designed to last: PULSAR® double-stitch the reflective tape, use YKK fasteners where they can and bar-tack all the stress points for extra strength and durability.