Portwest FR720 Bizflame™ Plus Shirt: Inherent Multi-Risk Protection, Style, and Ergonomics

The FR720 is a high-performance technical protective garment (PPE), specifically designed for professionals operating in environments with critical fire, electric arc, and electrostatic charge risks. Made with the inherent Bizflame™ Plus fabric (88% cotton, 12% nylon, 237g), this shirt offers a safety barrier that does not degrade with use or washing, providing a robust yet comfortable solution for the oil, electrical, and welding industries.

Technical Features and Operational Capabilities

• Inherent Safety (Bizflame™ Plus): Unlike surface treatments, the protection of this shirt is an integral part of the fiber. It offers superior resistance against flames, convective and radiant heat, and molten metal splashes.
• Electric Arc Shielding: Certified under IEC 61482-2 and ASTM F1959, with an ATPV value of 8.2 cal/cm², which guarantees critical protection against the risk of thermal burns caused by low/medium intensity electric arcs.
• Anti-Static Properties (EN 1149-5): The fabric is designed to dissipate electrostatic charges, making it a mandatory garment in atmospheres with explosion risk (ATEX zones).
• Tactical Functionality: Formal design with a button-down collar and adjustable cuffs for an ergonomic seal. Its two chest pockets with flaps allow for secure storage of personal items and small tools.
• Sun Protection (UPF 50+): Blocks 98% of UV radiation, an essential preventive safety feature for personnel operating outdoors on platforms or industrial facilities.

Critical Safety Notice

IMPORTANT: This is a multi-risk technical protective garment. DO NOT combine this garment with base layers made of non-flame retardant synthetic materials (e.g., standard polyester, lycra), as these can melt under the shirt and cause serious burns. The shirt must remain buttoned during use in risk areas to ensure complete torso protection. If the garment becomes contaminated with grease, oil, or flammable chemicals, its thermal protection is compromised and it must be immediately removed from the risk area for professional cleaning.

Professional Maintenance Instructions

• Washing: Machine wash at a maximum of 60°C. DO NOT use fabric softeners, starches, or bleach. These chemical agents leave residues on the fiber that can alter its flame retardant and anti-static properties.
• Drying: Tumble dry at a low temperature or preferably air dry. Avoid drying at extremely high temperatures.
• Ironing: Iron at a moderate temperature. Ironing helps maintain the formal appearance and design integrity, but extreme heat that degrades technical fibers should not be applied.
• Inspection: Periodically check for wear on elbows and seams. If the fabric shows fraying, perforations, or non-flame retardant patches, the garment has lost its certified capacity and must be replaced.