| it comes to the work wear we utilize on a regular | | | | at home is softer and allows you to maintain the |
| basis, we depend on the protective apparel or | | | | same levels of excellence for longer. You will |
| tools just a little bit more. Whether we are | | | | often be required to launder the garment |
| staying safe from abrasives, chemicals, flames, or | | | | industrially which will be harsher on the heat |
| intense heat, there are unique opportunities to | | | | resistant material. If you are not sure, ask the |
| stay safer in our lives. However, it is essential we | | | | retailer or do your homework before making a |
| take special precautions when laundering the | | | | purchase. |
| apparel we choose to use in our lives. Heat | | | | 3. Chlorine bleach should not be used when it |
| resistant material is a highly popular and useful | | | | comes to HR clothing of any type. Chlorine bleach |
| utility in our lives. Yet, there are some things we | | | | will weaken the bond and face the material. |
| should keep in mind before we choose to launder | | | | Chlorine bleach is going to damage the basic |
| those garments. | | | | structure of your often expensive garment. The |
| Before we start, it is vital to understand that | | | | best rule of thumb is to avoid bleach all together. |
| following the manufacturer’s instructions is | | | | 4. If you launder your garments or tools at home, |
| important. However, you should also keep in mind | | | | be sure to launder them separately. You will need |
| that those manufacturer’s instructions do | | | | to insure you get the best protection for longer. |
| not consider the possible embroidery or | | | | This means you will want to insure the safety of |
| customization. Good commonsense goes a long | | | | your garments for the workplace as well as the |
| way when it comes to laundering any type of | | | | garments for home. Separately cleaning is a vital |
| work wear, but when it comes to heat resistant | | | | rule that should always be followed for the safety |
| material; you are your own best friend. | | | | of everyone concerned. |
| 1. How many washes is your garment good for? | | | | 5. If in doubt, do your research. The internet is a |
| There are many types of protective garments | | | | cornucopia of information by users, retailers, and |
| whether it is a shirt, a pair of cargo pants, or | | | | manufacturers. Take a look at what they |
| your favorite jacket that will only retain its | | | | suggest, and then use commonsense to make a |
| protective properties for so many launderings. | | | | final decision. You will find that sometimes, the |
| This is not necessarily going to be the case for | | | | information is conflicting, but you can get a |
| you, but it is best to insure you know what you | | | | general idea of acceptable practices that also |
| are purchasing. If the garment states it is good | | | | follow industry standards. |
| for 45 washings, then after 45 washings or less, | | | | When it comes to the heat resistant material of |
| your garment will no longer keep you protected. | | | | your life, you will need to insure you get the best |
| 2. Did you know that industrial cleanings is harder | | | | for longer. The first tool is your own |
| on garments than laundering at home? Laundering | | | | commonsense and capabilities. |