Axxe55
Retiretgtshit stirrer
Ahh...them skinny jeans. The official trouser's of the soy boi's!If you wear 5.11's instead of skinny jeans you wouldn't have that problem
Trousers!!!!!!!!! ?
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gamboolman
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The 1st reply nailed it ! Lock Thread - no other replies necessary.
Thread should have been locked as it can't be any plainer than what 1911 said.
I was required to wear FR clothing before I retired, so I'll be wearing Carhartt until they wear out.
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...
Wrangler has some trou with elastic waistline, a really nice feature for fat 70yr olds...
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Axxe55
Retiretgtshit stirrer
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.1. What is "FR clothing"?
2. Carrrrfartts NEVER wear out!!
1. Fire Resistant (FR) clothing is required in refineries and fuel terminals as well as chemical and power plants.1. What is "FR clothing"?
2. Carrrrfartts NEVER wear out!!
2. I wore out many shirts and jeans in the last years, hope it wasn't from working too hard.
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And how did you treat them after washing to remain FR?
Axxe55
Retiretgtshit stirrer
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.
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.
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.
