Workwear to Keep on Heavy Rotation: Q&A on Bisley’s Industrial Launderable Protective Clothing
What sets the Bisley Performance Workwear line apart from other similar lines on the market?
Workers in demanding industries like mining, oil & gas, heavy construction, and utilities need durable, high-performance workwear that offers reliable protection while also ensuring comfort and flexibility over long hours. Equally important is that their garments hold up to the harsh conditions of industrial laundering. Bisley’s Performance Workwear line is designed to withstand the rigors of multiple industrial washes, while maintaining its professional fit, protective properties and comfort levels. With available dual-certified AR/FR inherent fabrics that don’t fade over time, as well as a lightweight vented range that enhances breathability, Bisley ensures that workers stay comfortable and safe even in the harshest environments. Available in both men’s and women’s styles, the collection offers consistent performance and long-lasting durability for all workers.
What are the benefits and challenges of industrial laundering?
Industrial laundering, although effective at removing heavy contaminants, often subjects clothing to harsh conditions including high temperature washes, heavy-duty detergents and aggressive mechanical action, which can cause fabric wear, color fading and degradation of protective properties. Often, this can lead to a shorter product lifespan. However, with durable protective clothing like Bisley Performance Workwear, industrial laundering offers cost efficiency, consistent quality, and time savings. It ensures AR/FR inherent and hi-visibility garments maintain their protective properties, helps companies in heavy industries comply with hygiene standards and often includes environmentally friendly practices, benefiting both safety and sustainability.
The dual-certified AR/FR inherent work garments are made with high tenacity Aramid thread and are antistatic. What benefits do those provide?
When your job exposes you to extreme heat, fire or the risk of explosions, you need flame-resistant workwear you can trust. Bisley AR/FR workwear is dual-certified to NFPA 70E (ASTM F1506) and NFPA 2112-2023 standards to protect against ARC flash and flash fire and is manufactured from an AR/FR inherent fabric, meaning that unlike garments that are simply FR treated, Bisley’s protective properties won’t wash out or fade over time. Furthermore, the garments’ antistatic properties help inhibit electrostatic discharge that could otherwise cause an explosion.
What industries and applications are the dual-certified AR/FR inherent garments ideal for – and why?
Featuring a proprietary ripstop fabric for added durability and a navy bottom to help hide dirt, the dual-certified AR/FR inherent garments are ideal for industries such as mining, petrochemical, utilities, and welding, where workers are exposed to extreme heat, flames, and the risk of explosions. These high-performance garments are specifically designed for demanding environments offering reliable protection while maintaining a professional fit and comfort level, even after repeated industrial washes, making them a trusted choice for workers in high-risk applications.
How does the dual-certified AR/FR inherent insulated parka offer protection from cold environments?
The insulated parka offers protection from cold environments by combining a 7oz AR/FR inherent ripstop outer layer for durability and weather resistance, with a 14oz FR modacrylic/cotton insulation inner layer for added warmth and comfort in extreme cold conditions as low as -51°F. Key winter features include an insulated detachable hood, rib cuffs inside the sleeves, and easily accessible outer compartments, ensuring both protection and functionality in harsh cold weather.
What features in your lightweight vented range of garments help workers stay comfortable in hot or humid environments?
The lightweight vented garments are designed with ventilation under the arms and across the back to promote airflow in high heat stress areas, and the lightweight polyester/cotton fabric wicks moisture away from the skin, helping workers stay cool and protected throughout the day while working in hot or humid environments. These durable garments meet ANSI 107 standards, without compromising on comfort.
What was the design process behind the lightweight vented coveralls?
Like all Bisley garments, the lightweight vented coveralls were designed with the wearer in mind, and focused on maximizing durability, function and comfort. They feature eight multi-functional pockets and mic tabs for added convenience. The adjustable sleeve cuffs provide a better fit, and the hidden two-way zippered waist allows for the bottom to be zipped off at the back, offering exceptional convenience in trying conditions.
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