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Safety Components, which develops fabric technologies, announces the launch of an independent fluorine chemicals testing program for all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified fabric manufactured with its PFZero™ finish. The company says that this product is the first non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) finish developed specifically for PPE fabrics. This independent testing program supports the company’s recently updated PFZero™ Fabric Assurance policy and underscores its commitment to transparency, quality and confidence in its product lines.
The independent testing program will utilize randomized sampling to ensure swatches represent the full scope of each production lot. All samples will then be submitted to accredited third-party laboratories for independent verification using scientifically recognized methods capable of detecting fluorine at trace levels.
If any independent test indicates the presence of intentionally added fluorine chemicals, Safety Components will investigate and implement corrective action before any material is shipped or additional lots are manufactured. The independent testing program will be conducted in addition to and does not otherwise replace any testing requirements required by law, regulation or customer-specific standards.
Safety Components, a brand of Elevate Textiles headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a provider for first responders, military, outdoor, automotive, medical and other markets requiring high-performance textiles.
Source: Elevate Textiles