Flame Resistant Plaid Work Shirt – Safety Meets Style
The FRSH21 flame-resistant plaid work shirt combines a button-front design with CAT 2 performance and an ATPV of 10.5 cal/cm². Its 7 oz, 100% cotton FR twill provides a familiar work-shirt feel for crews whose protective clothing program requires flame-resistant, arc-rated apparel.
Triple-needle stitched main seams reinforce the construction. Adjustable button cuffs help set the wrist fit, while a back yoke shapes the upper body. Two chest pockets with buttoned flaps keep small essentials accessible, and the left pocket includes a pen slot.
Quick Buying Details
Key Features
- Long-sleeve plaid design
- Triple-needle stitched main seams
- Buttoned chest-pocket flaps
- Adjustable cuffs and back yoke
Common Uses & Applications
- Electrical maintenance
- Utility field service
- Petrochemical operations
- Industrial FR clothing programs
Manufacturer-Listed Safety Standards
ASTM F1506, NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E, with CAT 2 and ATPV 10.5. ASTM F1506 addresses flame-resistant, arc-rated protective clothing; NFPA 2112 addresses garments for short-duration thermal exposure from fire. NFPA 70E governs workplace electrical-safety practices and PPE selection; it is not a standalone garment certification.
OSHA Requirements and PPE Selection
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) requires protective equipment appropriate to electrical hazards and exposed body parts. For covered electric-power work, 1910.269(l)(8) addresses arc and flame protection.
CAT 2 is not a general “moderate-risk” designation. Select the complete clothing and PPE system through the applicable hazard assessment. This shirt does not insulate against electrical shock, and its arc rating does not guarantee freedom from injury.
Fit, Wear and Care
Use the Size Chart tab and current product options before ordering. Check shoulder movement, sleeve length and coverage with required trousers, gloves and other PPE. Follow your employer’s instructions for fastening the shirt and maintaining coverage during work.
Follow the sewn laundering label and FR clothing program. Inspect seams, fabric, cuffs and buttons before reuse. Remove damaged or contaminated garments from service until evaluated, cleaned or replaced as required. Do not assume ordinary alterations or repairs preserve the garment’s protective performance.
FAQ
- Is this shirt fireproof? No. Flame resistance does not eliminate burn hazards.
- What does ATPV 10.5 mean? It is an arc thermal performance value in cal/cm², not a safe exposure duration.
- Does it use buttons or snaps? Berne specifies a button front, buttoned pocket flaps and adjustable button cuffs.
- Does the shirt complete a CAT 2 outfit? No. Other clothing and PPE must satisfy the task-specific assessment.
- Can garment arc ratings be added together? No. A layered system requires its own substantiated rating.
- Which size should I choose? Compare your measurements with the Size Chart and check fit with the layers worn at work.
