Introduction

No two workplaces are exactly the same. An electrical utility technician faces different hazards than a welder, while workers in oil & gas environments require different levels of protection than those in manufacturing plants.

That's why there is no single flame-resistant fabric suitable for every application.

Choosing the right FR fabric means balancing protection, comfort, durability, compliance, and cost according to the specific risks workers face.

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Oil & Gas

Main Hazards

• Flash fire
• Static electricity
• Heat exposure

Recommended Fabrics

• Modacrylic blends
• FR Viscose blends
• Anti-static fabrics

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Electrical Utilities

Main Hazards

• Arc flash
• Electrical exposure

Recommended Fabrics

• Arc-rated fabrics
• Inherent FR fabrics
• Lightweight FR knit fabrics

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Welding & Metal Processing

Main Hazards

• Molten metal splash
• High radiant heat

Recommended Fabrics

• High-weight FR fabrics
• Aramid blends
• Durable knitted fabrics

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Mining

Main Hazards

• Heat
• Abrasion
• Long working hours

Recommended Fabrics

• Stretch FR fabrics
• Breathable Modacrylic fabrics
• Moisture-management fabrics

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Manufacturing

Main Hazards

• General industrial heat
• Mechanical wear

Recommended Fabrics

• Cost-effective FR blends
• Lightweight jersey fabrics
• Pique knitted fabrics

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Chemical & Petrochemical

Main Hazards

• Flash fire
• Static discharge
• Chemical exposure

Recommended Fabrics

• EN ISO 11612 certified fabrics
• EN 1149-5 compliant anti-static fabrics
• High-performance FR blends

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Why Keensun Offers Multiple Fabric Solutions

Instead of promoting a single fabric for every application, Keensun develops a diverse portfolio of flame-resistant knitted fabrics to match different workplace challenges.

Our solutions include:

• Modacrylic FR fabrics
• FR Viscose blends
• Stretch FR fabrics
• K-PCM™ temperature-regulating fabrics
• Lightweight FR jersey
• FR interlock fabrics
• Bird-eye fabrics
• Pique fabrics
• Seamless FR knitting solutions

Whether your priority is arc flash protection, heat resistance, moisture management, or all-day comfort, selecting the right fabric is the first step toward safer and more effective PPE.

 

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