J-FR SOFTSHELL OPT C
Multi-Norm Flame Retardant Softshell Fabric
A three-layer flame-retardant softshell fabric combining a polyester outer shell, PU membrane and flame-retardant inner layer, developed for multi-hazard protective workwear.
- Composition
- Outer shell: 100% polyester; inner layer: 50% modacrylic, 40% cotton, 8% aramid, 2% carbon
- Weight
- 350–400 gsm (±5%)
- Usable Width
- 56/57 in (approx. 142–145 cm)
- Construction
- Twill
- Treatment
- WR / FR / BR / PU membrane / FR AS knit
- Care Instructions
- Multi-Hazard Protection
- Three-Layer Softshell Construction
- Industrial Laundering Performance
- High-Visibility Colour Options
Overview
J-FR SOFTSHELL OPT C is a three-layer flame-retardant softshell fabric developed for protective outerwear requiring consideration of multiple workplace hazards. Its construction combines a polyester outer surface, PU membrane and flame-retardant inner layer to support specialised workwear development.
The fabric offers documented performance across heat and flame, electric arc, electrostatic and limited chemical splash testing, with selected results evaluated after industrial laundering. High-visibility colour options are also available for protective garment programmes with additional visibility requirements.
Performance & Standards
The following results summarise selected third-party fabric test findings. Refer to the full technical documentation for test conditions, methods and report details.
Key Test Results
| Performance Area | Standard / Test Method | Reported Result |
|---|---|---|
| Limited flame spread | EN ISO 15025:2016 | A1 + A2 |
| Heat and flame protection | EN ISO 11612:2015 | A1 + A2, B1, C2, D3, E3, F2 |
| Welding-related protection tests | EN ISO 11611:2015 | Radiant heat: Class 2; molten metal droplets: Class 2 |
| Electric arc protection | EN 61482-1-2:2014 | APC 2 |
| Arc thermal performance | IEC 61482-1-1:2019 | ATPV 27 cal/cm² |
| Electrostatic performance | EN 1149-3:2004 | Charge decay half-time: t50 < 0.01 s; shielding factor: 0.8 |
| Limited liquid chemical penetration | EN ISO 6530:2005 | Penetration index P3 for the four tested chemicals |
| High-visibility colour performance | EN ISO 20471:2013 | Reported as PASS for tested yellow, orange and red variants |
Testing Notes
Selected performance tests were conducted following 25 industrial laundering cycles at 75°C under ISO 15797. Other tests may use different pre-treatment conditions.
Results apply to the tested fabric configurations and do not establish finished-garment certification. Full technical documentation is available upon request.
Applications
Potential Applications
- Multi-Norm Protective Jackets: For protective outerwear programmes requiring evaluation against multiple workplace hazards.
- Arc-Rated Protective Outerwear: For garment development where electric arc performance is a key material selection criterion.
- High-Visibility Protective Workwear: For protective jackets using the tested high-visibility yellow, orange or red fabric variants.
- Welding and Heat-Exposure Workwear: For applications requiring evaluation of flame spread, radiant heat and molten metal splash performance.
Material Selection Considerations
Fabric selection should consider the intended working environment, garment construction, required protective performance, colour options and laundering requirements. JOY can support material evaluation by providing available fabric specifications and relevant technical documentation.
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