Benchmark FR - IMEX-Solutions

The
You Want to Wear
Fit Matters
Fabric Comfort
All Benchmark flame resistant garments contain premium natural fibers for increased
protection and comfort. Yarn construction is a critical part of what makes a fabric
feel soft and comfortable to wear. A unique part of our process includes long staple,
combed natural fibers which are formed into ring spun yarns. When woven together
into fabric, ring spun yarns yield durable fabric with a smooth feel. Benchmark fabrics
range from 100% Benchmark FR cotton to blends which incorporate modified acrylic,
anti-static and aramid fibers.
Combed Fibers
Our combing process separates up to 80%
of the longer, more desirable fibers from the
shorter fibers, naturally found in raw cotton.
Fit Matters
More than any other singe variable, fit determines the comfort of your flame resistant
garments. Think about it: you could have the thinnest, softest, most natural feeling
material, but if a shirt is two sizes too small it is not comfortable.
When Benchmark designs and manufacturers a garment we pay
careful attention to fit. This means our clothing’s fit is based
entirely on what is comfortable to wear and not what is the most
economical to construct.
During an informal survey of safety professionals
almost 9 out of 10 people said that non-compliance with
personal protective equipment is still an issue in their
workplace. Poor wearability was the number one reason
why workers failed to wear PPE. Benchmark FR takes the
excuses away.
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Ring Spun
Once combed the long staple fibers are
tightly twisted together which results
in a strong, cable-like yarn. Ring spun
yarns ultimately yield a smoother, more
durable fabric.
Blended
Depending on the desired thermal
protection and comfort we will design
and construct a fabric with both natural
and inherently FR fibers. All materials
are blended so the fabric properties are
consistent and retain the desired properties
of natural materials.
When exposed to an ignition source such as flames, severe heat or an electric arc,
Benchmark FR fabrics will react to protect the wearer by self-extinguishing within
moments after the ignition source has been removed. It is this rapid reaction that
can save the wearer’s life and limit the extent of an injury. Benchmark FR fabrics will
not melt or drip in the presence of heat. If our simple care instructions are followed
the flame resistant properties will remain effective for the life of the garment,
regardless of the number of washing and wearing cycles. See page 45 for complete
care instructions.
“
…our clothing’s fit is based entirely on
what is comfortable to wear…”
Our Advantage
With the exception of one patented product,
Benchmark only designs and manufactures flame
resistant products for the industrial market. We
are committed to keeping our end users safe and
comfortable which is why our clothing’s fit is based
entirely on what is comfortable to wear, and not what
is the most economical to construct. We take pride in
the fact that our garments have style, fit generously,
feel softer and wear more comfortably than other
flame resistant garments on the market.
The Comparison
In a comparison between a Benchmark Long Sleeve
Shirt ( # 1004FR) versus a similar button-up style shirt
from a leading flame resistant brand, we found
many areas where the other brands’ fit was smaller.
See illustration.
Fabric is the single most expensive cost in
manufacturing a flame resistant garment. Many
manufacturers try to remain competitive by changing
the fit of their garment so they use less material. This
often results in a poor fitting garment.
The gray shirt
silhouette represents a
Benchmark shirt, Style
#
1004FR, size large.
The red silhouette
represent a similar
style from a leading
FR manufacturer.
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