Two Milliken & Company textile businesses—Westex, a leader in dual-hazard protective textiles, and Polartec, the premium provider of innovative and sustainable textile solutions—have released a collection of flame-resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) knit fabric. Known as the Polartec FR Collection, the collection introduces three unique Polartec fabric constructions engineered with Westex FR/AR fabric technology that provides trusted thermal hazard protection. The products span shirting, insulation, and weather resistance fabrics that meet or exceed worldwide protection standards for even the most demanding industries, including oil & gas, electrical, construction, and military use.
The Polartec FR Collection knits patented tri-blend yarn into flame-resistant, temperature-regulating fabrics—meaning dual-hazard thermal protection is engineered directly into the fiber and is guaranteed for the life of the garment. The collection comprises three individual lines:
Polartec Power Dry FR
Offering superior next-to-skin moisture management, Polartec Power Dry FR uses bi-component knit to deliver mechanical wicking action and high breathability for fast drying times and efficient, comfortable performance in a shirting fabric. Power Dry FR comes in two weights: a 4.5 oz jersey knit base layer certified to NFPA 2112 and offering NFPA 70E Category 1 protection, and a 6.4 oz pique knit certified to NFPA 2112 and offering NFPA 70E Category 2 protection.
Polartec Power Grid FR
Utilizing Polartec’s famous grid construction, Polartec Power Grid FR provides superior warmth without weight, minimal bulk, and the combined ability to both trap warm air and quickly dump excess heat during high exertion. Power Grid FR is a 9.6 oz jersey knit compliant with NFPA 2112. It also offers NFPA 70E Category 2 protection and meets CSA Z96 and ANSI 107. The fabric is ideal for lightweight jackets and balaclavas.
Polartec Wind Pro FR
Answering the call for weather-resistant FR fabric, Polartec Wind Pro FR is four times more wind resistant than classic fleece to reduce wind chill and repel moisture while maintaining breathability and comfort. Suitable for jackets, the 11.6oz jersey/velour Wind Pro FR is NFPA 2112-certified, provides NFPA 70E Category 2 protection, and meets ANSI 107.