OXNARD, Calif. (March 1, 2016) — Workrite Uniform Company announces the launch of its new Workrite® FR/CP™ Lab Coat, which is the first of its kind to include both flame-resistant (FR) properties and chemical-splash protection (CP). In addition to simultaneous protection against thermal and chemical-splash laboratory hazards, the Workrite FR/CP Lab Coat also provides an unprecedented level of comfort and convenience, helping to promote safety through improved wearer compliance.
The Workrite FR/CP Lab Coat combines the FR properties of Nomex® IIIA fabric with Westex® ShieldTEC™, a proprietary chemical-splash protective technology. It provides protection against short-duration thermal incidents and emergency exposure to flame while resisting the penetration and wicking of inadvertent liquid chemical splashes. Prior to this Workrite FR/CP innovation, protection against these hazards required at least two separate safety garments, often resulting in discomfort, inconvenience and potential wearer negligence.
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