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  • bbbass

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    RE jeans: I'm retired, so I can't afford Carfartts. I mostly wear Wrangler rip stop cargo, Walmart cargo, or Rustler jeans (a Wrangler knock-off).

    Wrangler has some trou with elastic waistline, a really nice feature for fat 70yr olds...
     
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    easy rider

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    The uniform company that serviced our uniforms took care of ours. From my understanding, the clothing had to be re-treated after so many washings.
    Yes! "FR" means it's treated. After a time it washes out. Cotton itself is somewhat fire resistant, but will allow holes to form from embers, sparks and dross, but treatment can slow that. I'm sure a washing service would know that, but most people that wash their own often think they remain "FR" after washing. I use a spray starch on my welding shirts and coats after wash.
     

    Tnhawk

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    The uniform company that serviced our uniforms took care of ours. From my understanding, the clothing had to be re-treated after so many washings.
    We replaced our work clothing on a regular basis due to loss of FR, however even when new, its protection in a butane or gasoline fire would have been inadequate.
     

    bbbass

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    If I'm not mistaken, FR stands for Fire retardent treated clothing. Lot's companies require them for uniform clothing in some environments. I still have some left over from my time working as a mechanic in the oilfield.

    Aha!

    OK, I had to wear fire retardant cloth for the years I worked wildfires with the radio comms trailers.

    My USCG flight suits were Nomex.
     

    baboon

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    My brother gave me some FR clothes years ago when I was cooking the whole hogs at the renfest. Lighting the lump charcoal with a cactus burner resulted in lots of sparks flying. Before getting the long sleeved shirts & jackets my arms were catching hell. I have a Dragon Wear fleece jacket that bares many scars on the sleeved.
     
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