Approved Tests for Arc Flash Protection

Lightweight protective fabrics have been tested by EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 11611 protective clothing, and NFPA 70E with HRC 2. It includes inherent heat and flame resistant properties to avoid arc flash blasts that can cause a worker’s clothing to ignite, instantly melt, or break open, causing severe skin burns.

Our Fabrics

Sunny Special AD009AZ

AD009AZ

Flame-resistant material is matched with the right fabric weight and construction to create a rip-stop fabric that reaches 11 cal/cm²; It also offers the protection for welding spatter.

  • Flash fire and arc flash protection
  • HRC2 rating
  • Welding protection
Sunny Special AT010AZ

AT010AZ

Composition: pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile (OPF), FR rayon, and aramid

Addressing climate change, the utilization of lightweight flame-retardant fabrics to enhance both comfort and breathability in work environments. These fabrics, incorporating materials such as pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile (OPF), FR rayon, and aramid, effectively provide safeguards against arc flash, flash fire, and intense heat exposures. Embracing such lightweight workwear not only reduces the burden but also contributes to heightened work efficiency.

  • Electric Arc Category 2

  • Against heat and flame

  • Lightweight

  • Excellent low 2nd and 3rd body burn rate

Sunny Special AT015AZ

AT015AZ

Composition: OPF/FR-Rayon/Aramid/Anti-static

Compared to AT010AZ, AT015AZ offers value-added performance “Anti-static”, allowing customers to make different choices based on their specific needs. By integrating lightweight workwear, workers can experience burden reduced and enhanced productivity, all while maintaining the highest levels of safety on the job.

  • Electric Arc Category 2

  • Against heat and flame

  • Anti-static

  • Lightweight

  • Excellent low 2nd and 3rd body burn rate

Sunny Special AD008AZ

AD008AZ

The golden combination of OPF (pre-oxidized), rayon, and aramid provides fabric with protection against arc flash and spatter generated by welding. It is suitable for every style of workwear.

  • Flash fire and arc flash protection
  • HRC2 rating
  • Welding protection
  • Lightweight and comfortable

The highest protection, comfort, and value for workwear

Sunny FR fabrics have excellent arc flash protection, with their arc thermal performance value reaching at least 8 cal/cm2 with a category 2 PPE rating. Thanks to our advanced fiber blending, FR properties are built into the fabric and will not be washed out.
They also have excellent NFPA 70E HRC 2 and NFPA 2112 test value, and the fabrics are soft and breathable, with excellent moisture management due to special cellulosic fiber content.

Learn More about Electrical Protection

Why is the Arc Rating important for arc flash PPE?

FR workwear is made of FR fabric, and the main purpose is flame resistance. However, in the case of such disasters as arc flash, the impact is far greater than general fire damage. All AR garments are flame retardant (FR), but not all FR-rated garments are arc-rated. People cannot get proper workwear when the arc rating is not marked. Therefore, flame-resistant fabric needs the arc rating.

In 2018, the NFPA committee revised the standard and name of HRC (Hazard Risk Category) and designed PPE 1~4 according to the degree of risk exposure. Arc-flash explosions due to electrical equipment failure depend on the electrical equipment's energy delivery capability, measured in calories per square centimeter. The ARC rating determines the protective properties of the fabric. The higher the ARC rating, the greater the protection.

What is arc flash?

Arc Flash is an electrical failure when coming into contact with air that causes it to explode. It can produce light and heat with temperatures as high as 2,800 to 19,000 °C, about 4 times the surface temperature of the sun. The high temperature of the instant explosion can melt even metal, not to mention human skin, and cause lung and vision damage. Workwear made of arc flash protection fabric is your last defense in a crisis.

Relative Functional Fabrics

  • Arc Flash Protection
  • High Visibility Protection
Arc Flash Protection

Without sacrificing safety or comfort, we provide multi-faceted protection against electric arc flash, flash fire, and other hazards.

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Arc Flash Protection
High Visibility Protection

Made with high tenacity polyester fiber for enhanced abrasion resistance and tensile strength for high visual protection.

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High Visibility Protection
Arc Flash Protection
Arc Flash Protection

Without sacrificing safety or comfort, we provide multi-faceted protection against electric arc flash, flash fire, and other hazards.

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High Visibility Protection
High Visibility Protection

Made with high tenacity polyester fiber for enhanced abrasion resistance and tensile strength for high visual protection.

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