The Fire Retardant Hi-Vis ARC Flash Sweatshirt is a premium piece of protective workwear engineered for industrial professionals who face daily exposure to heat, flame, electrical arc, and electrostatic hazards. Purpose-built to deliver uncompromising safety without sacrificing warmth and comfort, this sweatshirt is an essential mid-layer for workers operating in some of the most hazardous environments across multiple industries.
- Inherent Flame Retardant Technology
- At the heart of this sweatshirt lies its inherently flame-retardant construction.
Unlike chemically treated fabrics that gradually lose their protective capabilities after repeated washing and wear, the flame-retardant properties of this garment are permanently embedded into the fibre structure itself
This means the protection you receive on day one is exactly the same protection you will have after hundreds of washes — it will never wash out, wear off, or degrade over time
This inherent technology provides peace of mind and long-term value, ensuring the garment remains fully compliant with safety standards throughout its entire service life
- Advanced Fabric Composition
- The sweatshirt is constructed from a carefully engineered blend of 60% Modacrylic and 40% Cotton.
Modacrylic is a high-performance synthetic fibre renowned for its exceptional flame-resistant properties, self-extinguishing behaviour, and resistance to chemical degradation
When blended with natural cotton, the result is a fabric that delivers outstanding thermal protection while maintaining the softness, breathability, and moisture absorption that cotton is known for
This blend ensures the wearer stays warm and comfortable during long shifts without the stiff, heavy feel often associated with traditional flame-retardant workwear
Multi-Hazard Protection
This sweatshirt goes far beyond basic flame resistance, offering comprehensive multi-hazard protection for complex industrial environments:
Flame and Heat Protection — The inherently flame-retardant fabric provides reliable defence against radiant heat, convective heat, and brief contact with flame. The material self-extinguishes rapidly upon removal from the ignition source, minimising burn injuries and giving the wearer critical seconds to react in emergency situations.
ARC Flash Protection — Certified for ARC flash resistance, this sweatshirt offers vital protection for electrical workers, engineers, and maintenance personnel who face the risk of electrical arc incidents. In the event of an arc flash, the fabric resists ignition, will not melt onto the skin, and significantly reduces the severity of burn injuries.
Anti-Static Properties — Electrostatic discharge can be catastrophic in environments where flammable gases, vapours, or dust are present. The anti-static properties woven into this garment safely dissipate static charge build-up, reducing the risk of spark-induced ignition in sensitive atmospheres such as petrochemical plants, refineries, and gas processing facilities.
Hi-Vis Certification — The sweatshirt is designed in certified high-visibility colours with strategically placed reflective tape bands around the torso and sleeves. This ensures the wearer remains clearly visible during daytime, dusk, dawn, and nighttime operations, significantly reducing the risk of struck-by incidents on busy job sites, roadways, railways, and industrial plants.
Comfort and Durability
Despite its advanced multi-hazard capabilities, comfort has not been overlooked in the design of this sweatshirt. The ribbed cuffs provide a secure and snug fit around the wrists, sealing in warmth and preventing sleeves from riding up during physical activity. The ribbed waistband sits comfortably at the hip, retaining its shape wear after wear and keeping the garment securely in place whether the wearer is bending, climbing, reaching, or lifting.
The Modacrylic and Cotton blend fabric provides excellent thermal insulation, making this sweatshirt an ideal layering piece for colder months or for workers transitioning between indoor and outdoor environments. The breathable nature of the cotton content helps regulate body temperature and wick moisture away from the skin, preventing overheating and discomfort during physically demanding tasks.
The fabric is built to last, offering excellent resistance to pilling, shrinkage, and colour fading even after prolonged industrial use and frequent laundering. This ensures the garment maintains a professional appearance and consistent performance over an extended service life.
Design and Fit
The sweatshirt features a classic crew-neck design with a relaxed fit that allows for unrestricted freedom of movement and easy layering over base layers or under jackets and coveralls. The navy contrast detailing at the elbows, waistband, and collar adds a modern, professional aesthetic while also helping to conceal dirt and stains in high-contact areas. Reflective tape bands are heat-sealed for durability and positioned in accordance with high-visibility certification requirements for maximum 360-degree visibility.
Important Notice
This garment is designed specifically for industrial workers exposed to incidental heat and flame hazards. It is not suitable for fire fighters or personnel engaged in primary fire-fighting operations.
Key Features
- Inherently flame retardant — protection never washes out
- 60% Modacrylic / 40% Cotton fabric blend
- Anti-static properties for electrostatic-sensitive environments
- ARC flash protection for electrical workers
- Hi-Vis certified with reflective tape bands
- Ribbed cuffs and ribbed waistband
- Classic crew-neck design with relaxed fit
- Navy contrast detailing for a professional finish
- Breathable, warm, and moisture-managing fabric
- Excellent resistance to pilling, shrinkage, and colour fading
- Available in Hi-Vis Yellow and Hi-Vis Orange
- Safety Standards:
- EN ISO 11612 — Heat and flame protection
- EN 1149-5 — Anti-static properties
- IEC 61482-2 — ARC flash protection
- EN ISO 20471 — High visibility
Fabric: Composition: 60% Modacrylic / 40% Cotton
Available Colours: Hi-Vis Yellow / Navy, Hi-Vis Orange / Navy
Ideal For: Oil and gas, petrochemical, electrical utilities, power generation, welding, smelting, railway maintenance, highway operations, mining, and general industrial environments with heat, flame, and electrical arc exposure risks.
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