ARC FLASH TEXTILE TESTING

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(if different than Billing and Contact Information)
Name Name

Company Company
Address Address

City State/Province City State/Province

Country Zip/Postal Code Country Zip/Postal Code

Phone Email Phone Email

Testing to be conducted: For Arc Flash Testing:

ASTM F1506 – All tests including ASTM F1959 (Arc Flash) Calculate Arc Rating (lower of ATPV or EBT)

ASTM F1506 – All tests except ASTM F1959 (Arc Flash) Calculate Arc Rating and both ATPV or EBT (additional cost)

ASTM F1891– All tests including ASTM F1959 (Arc Flash) Pre-treatment for Arc Flash Testing:
ASTM F1891 – All tests except ASTM F1959 (Arc Flash) to be washed by ArcWear

ASTM F1959 – Arc Rating per F1506 Woven, Knits or Non-woven (subcontracted) washed before sending to ArcWear

ASTM F1959 – Arc Rating per F1891 Rainwear and Laminates (subcontracted) Test without washing (0 wash)

ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame Test (pristine) – required for ASTM F1959 and included in ASTM F1506 Laundry Method:
IEC 61482-1-1 – Arc Rating - Method A - Open Arc (subcontracted) 3 wash / 1 dry per ASTM F1959 (AATCC Method 135)

IEC 61482-1-2 – Arc Protection Class - Box Method (subcontracted) Class 1 or 2: 5 wash / 5 dry per IEC 61482 (ISO 6330)

Arc Flash Scouting: Maximum Number of Shots Target Rating Other (non-standard) – specify:

NOTE: ①Per section 1.2 of ASTM F1959, fabric must be tested to ASTM D6413 with a maximum afterflame of 2 s and a minimum char length of 6" (150 mm).
②If any fabrics are dry cleanable, please note in Special Instructions. Alternate test methods are required.

Special instructions or your test reference number (optional):

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate the number of copies needed:
Disposal of Materials: ArcWear to dispose of materials Return all materials (see price list for fees)

Multi-Layer Test – Use one test form for each multi-layer test. List layers in order from top/outer (1) to bottom/inner.

Single Layer Test(s) – List up to ten different single layer tests on one test form. (Add rows for more single layer fabric testing.)

Layer or Test Nominal Fabric Content and Lot

Manufacturer Style Number Fabric Type Color Lot Size
Number Weight Percentage of Each Fiber Number

(if different from customer) oz/yd² or For example: Twill, For example:
g/m² Jersey, Spunlace…. 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon

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 SMALL SCALE TEXTILE TESTING

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Billing and Contact Information – (the report will be sent to this address) (if different than Billing and Contact Information)
Name Name
Company Company
Address Address

City State/Province City State/Province

Country Zip/Postal Code Country Zip/Postal Code
Phone Email Phone Email
Purchase Order Number (optional):
SMALL SCALE TEST REQUESTS
Heat & Flame Testing Strength Testing Laundering
ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame ASTM D5034 Breaking Strength AATCC 61 Colorfastness
ASTM D1358 Impingement ASTM D1424 Tear AATCC 135 Dim Change (specify laundry parameters below)
ASTM F2894 Oven Testing (500°F) ASTM D3786 Burst Wash Procedure: Temperature: Drying Method:
ISO 17493 Oven Testing (500°F) ASTM F2992 Cut Testing Machine- Normal Cold Tumble High

ASTM D7138 Thread Melt (B) ASTM D3884 Abrasion Machine Perm Press Warm Tumble Medium
ASTM D1638 Seam Strength Machine Delicate Hot Tumble Low
ASTM D2661 Tongue Tear Hand Wash Very Hot Line Dry
BS: EN 388 Puncture Flat Dry
NFPA 2112 Industrial Wash
ISO 6330 Wash

Special instructions or your test reference number (optional): Specify number of wash cycles requested:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate the number of copies needed:
Disposal of Materials: ArcWear to dispose of materials Return all materials (see price list for fees)

Multi-Layer Test – Use one test form for each multi-layer test. List layers in order from top/outer (1) to bottom/inner.
Single Layer Test(s) – List up to ten different single layer tests on one test form. (Add rows for more single layer fabric testing.)

Layer or Test
Manufacturer Style Number Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Color
Number Percentage of Each Fiber

(if different from customer) oz/yd² or g/m²

For example: Twill, For example:
Jersey, Spunlace…. 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon

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 Arc Flash Garment Testing
Billing and Contact Information: Report Information (if different from Billing and Contact Informtion):
Company Name Company Name
Representative Representative
Address Address
City, State City, State
Country Country
Zip Code Zip Code
Phone Phone
Email Address Email Address

Test to be conducted: Pre-treatment: To be washed by ArcWear

ASTM F2621 (Arc Flash Garment Evaluation) Washed before sending to ArcWear
IEC 61482-1-1 Method B (Arc Flash Garment Evaluation) Test without washing (0 wash)
IEC 61482-1-2 Box Test (Arc Flash Garment Evaluation) Wash Cycles: 3 wash/1 dry - for ASTM F1959
Marketing Shot with Video 5 wash/5 dry - for IEC 61482-1-1
Other (non-standard) - specify

Special
Instructions:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate the number of copies needed:

Disposal of Materials: ArcWear to dispose of materials Return all materials (see price list for fees)

TEST 1 (If fabric testing was not done by ArcWear, please send a copy of the test report.)
Fabric Arc Rating
Type of Garment Garment Style # or Class Number Fabric Test Number
(shirt, pants, coverall….)
Manufacturer Fabric Style Construction Weight Fiber content and percentage Color
(if different from customer) Twill, Jersey, Spunlace…… (oz/yd² or g/cm²) (example: 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon)
Fabric Layer 1:
Fabric Layer 2:
Fabric Layer 3:
Fabric Layer 4:

TEST 2

Type of Garment Garment Style # Fabric Arc Rating Fabric Test Number
Manufacturer Fabric Style Construction Weight Fiber content and percentage Color
Fabric Layer 1:
Fabric Layer 2:
Fabric Layer 3:
Fabric Layer 4:

TEST 3

Type of Garment Garment Style # Fabric Arc Rating Fabric Test Number
Manufacturer Fabric Style Construction Weight Fiber content and percentage Color
Fabric Layer 1:
Fabric Layer 2:
Fabric Layer 3:
Fabric Layer 4:

TEST 4

Type of Garment Garment Style # Fabric Arc Rating Fabric Test Number
Manufacturer Fabric Style Construction Weight Fiber content and percentage Color
Fabric Layer 1:
Fabric Layer 2:
Fabric Layer 3:
Fabric Layer 4:

Test reports will be sent by email and stored in your account at www.arcwearonline.com. To have a signed, stamped paper copy sent to you (at an additional cost),
please indicate number of copies needed:
QF-100 Revised 2/14/2018 (PS)
 ARC FLASH FALL PROTECTION TESTING - ASTM F887

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Testing to be conducted: Disposition of items that pass test: Disposal of items that fail test:

Arc Flash for ASTM F887 Return Dispose of

Scouting ArcWear to facilitate drop testing Return

Dispose of

Special Instructions:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate number of copies needed:

Test Style or Model Number of

Manufacturer Type of Item Webbing Color Webbing Material Other Information / Accessories
Number Name/Number Samples
Harness, Shock For example:
Absorbing
Lanyard… Kevlar/Nomex

2
 3

10

11

12

Test Style or Model Number of

Manufacturer Type of Item Webbing Color Webbing Material Other Information / Accessories
Number Name/Number Samples
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 ARC FLASH FACE PROTECTION TESTING - ASTM F2178

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City State/Province City State/Province

Country Zip/Postal Code Country Zip/Postal Code

Phone Email Phone Email

ASTM F2178 Product Evaluation Disposal of materials:

Hoods High Quality Video for Marketing Dispose of

Faceshields Scouting for R&D: Return (additional cost)

Faceshields with Balaclava Maximum number of shots

Goggles with Balaclava Target Rating

Special Instructions:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate number of copies needed:

Style/Model Number Style/Model Number

Overall Product: Lens/Window:
Manufacturer Manufacturer

Style/Model Number Outer Layer Color Inner Layer Color

Hardhat: Manufacturer Outer Layer Material Inner Layer Material

Outer Layer
Class Type Inner Layer Thickness
Thickness
Style/Model Number
Mounting Bracket: Chin Guard:
Description/Color
(optional) (optional)
Mounting Bracket: Chin Guard:
Description/Color
(optional) (optional)
Manufacturer

Fabric Information for Arc Flash Rating Test Report Number: Arc Rating:
cal/cm² If fabric test was not done by ArcWear,
Hoods: please attach a copy of the test report.

Layer Fabric Style

Fabric Manufacturer Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Percentage of Each Fiber Color
Number Number

For example: For example:

oz/yd² or g/m²
Twill, Interlock, Spunlace…. 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon

1 (outer)

QF-100 Revised 2/14/2018 (PS)

 Glove Testing
Billing and Contact Information: Report Information (if different from Billing and Contact Informtion):
Company Name Company Name
Representative Representative
Address Address
City, State City, State
Country Country
Zip Code Zip Code
Phone Phone
Email Address Email Address

Test to be conducted:
ASTM F2675 (Arc Flash Test)

ANSI 105-16: Section 5.1.1 Cut Resistance (ASTM F2992)*: *Samples/Products submitted with seams, patches, partial liners, TPR, or any
other components that do not fully cover the prescribed area for testing as
defined below need to be modified appropriately without seams, patches,
ANSI 105-16: Section 5.1.2 Puncture Resistance (other than heraldry, etc.
Hypodermic Needle) (EN388)*:
ANSI 105-16 Section 5.3.1 Ignition Resistance and Burning Samples/Products submitted that require modification upon reciept by
Behavior (or After-Flame Time)*: ArcWear are subject to an additional $100 sample prep charge.
If you have questions about this, please submit a photo or a sample
ANSI 105-16 Section 5.3.2 Heat Degradation Resistance*: glove/product to our team for review.

ANSI 105-16 Section 5.1.4 Abrasion Resistance*:

Special
Instructions:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate the number of copies needed:

Disposal of Materials: ArcWear to dispose of materials Return all materials (see price list for fees)
TEST 1 Glove/Product Style/Model Does this glove have impact guards, TPR?
Describe each material in glove beginning with the outer materials.

Area of Glove/Product Type of Materials (in order of lay-up) Weight Fiber content and percentage
Color
(whole glove, outer back, inner palm...) (goat leather, interlock knit…) (oz/yd² or g/cm²) (example: 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon)

TEST 2 Glove/Product Style/Model Does this glove have impact guards, TPR?

Area of Glove/Product Type of Material (in order of lay-up) Weight Fiber content and percentage Color

TEST 3 Glove/Product Style/Model Does this glove have impact guards, TPR?
Area of Glove/Product Type of Material (in order of lay-up) Weight Fiber content and percentage Color
QF-100 Revised 2/14/2018 (PS)
 ARC FLASH BLANKET TESTING - ASTM F2676

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City State/Province City State/Province

Country Zip/Postal Code Country Zip/Postal Code

Phone Email Phone Email

Testing to be conducted: Straps: Disposal of materials:

ASTM F2676 – Arc Protective Blanket Sent with blankets Dispose of

Arc Flash Blanket Scouting To be provided by ArcWear Return (additional cost)

Special Instructions:

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate number of copies needed:

Model or Part
Blanket 1: Number
Number of Attachments

Layer Fabric Style

Fabric Manufacturer Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Percentage of Each Fiber Color
Number Number
For example: For example:
oz/yd² or g/m²
Twill, Interlock, Spunlace…. 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon

1 (outer)

6
 7

Model or Part
Blanket 2: Number
Number of Attachments

Layer Fabric Style

Fabric Manufacturer Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Percentage of Each Fiber Color
Number Number

1 (outer)

Model or Part
Blanket 3: Number
Number of Attachments

Layer Fabric Style

Fabric Manufacturer Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Percentage of Each Fiber Color
Number Number

1 (outer)

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 FLASH FIRE TESTING (ASTM F2733 for Rainwear and NFPA 2112)

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Phone Email Phone Email
Purchase Order Number (optional):
SMALL SCALE TEST REQUESTS
ASTM F2733 (Rainwear, Self-Declaration Standard) NFPA 2112* (Garments, Hoods, Gloves, Components)
Required Methods (0 and 5 wash) Optional Methods
Full ASTM F2733 Testing ASTM D3786 Burst ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame (as received)

ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame ASTM D96 WVT ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame (100 wash)
AATCC 127 Water Pen (seams) HTP (0 and 3 wash)
ASTM F2894 Heat and Thermal Shrinkage (0 and 3
ASTM D3393 Water Pen (fabric)
wash)
ASTM D3776 (fabric weight) ASTM F1930- Manikin Testing
ASTM D1117 Tear
*NFPA 2112 requires third-party certification for compliance; the service provided from this form is
ASTM F1930- Fabric Evaluation solely for testing purposes and results shall not be used to label compliance with NFPA 2112.
ArcWear partners with SEI to issue third-party certifications. Contact us for details on third-party
ASTM F1930- As-Sold Garment certification services.
Test
Special instructions or your test reference number (optional):

Test reports will be sent by email. To have signed paper reports sent to you (at an additional cost), please indicate the number of copies needed:

Disposal of Materials: ArcWear to dispose of materials Return all materials (see price list for fees)
 Multi-Layer Test – Use one test form for each multi-layer test. List layers in order from top/outer (1) to bottom/inner.
Single Layer Test(s) – List up to ten different single layer tests on one test form. (Add rows for more single layer fabric testing.)

Layer or Test
Manufacturer Style Number Nominal Weight Fabric Type Fabric Content and Color
Number Percentage of Each Fiber

For example: Twill, For example:

(if different from customer) oz/yd² or g/m²
Jersey, Spunlace…. 88% FR Cotton 12% Nylon

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 Sample Requirements
Fabric: Width: approximately 1.5 meters or 60 inches | Please mark face side of fabric.
Single Layer Test - Length: 6 meters or yards
Arc Flash only (ASTM F1959 or IEC 61482-1-1)
Multi-layer, Rainwear or Laminate Test - Length: 7 meters or yards

ASTM F1506 with Arc Flash Length: 12 meters or yards

ASTM F1506 without Arc Flash Length: 5 meters or yards

Length: 12 meters or yards, plus 9 seam samples (8" x 8" with seam in center)
ASTM F1891 with Arc Flash and care instructions
Length: 5 meters or yards, plus 9 seam samples (8" x 8" with seam in center) and
ASTM F1891 without Arc Flash care instructions

IEC 61482-1-2 – Box Method Length: 2 meters or yards

For small scale tests: 5 yards of 60" wide material, 8 seam samples (8"x8" squares
with seam in center
ASTM F2733 For manikin testing: 2 sets of finished, as-sold rainwear in size large and EITHER
10 yards of 60" wide material OR 3 coveralls constructed in accordance with
ASTM F1930

Small Scale Testing 1 yard per test method requested

Chest: 44in (112 cm)

Garments: Waist: 36in (91 cm)
Single Layer Garment 2 samples
Multi-Layer Garment 3 samples
Fall Protection:
Harnesses 10 samples
Lanyards, SRL's 7 samples
Other Accessories 4 samples
Webbing 9 meters or yards

Face Protection: A minimum of 6 hard hats per test are required (send to Kinectrics)

25 samples (send one sample to ArcWear and 24 to Kinectrics)

Hoods 6 jackets to be sold with hood
6 hard hats per hood model

Faceshields, Balaclavas, Googles 24 samples (send to Kinectrics)

Blankets: Test Size 60 x 48 inches or 152 x 122 cm

Blankets 11 samples

Gloves:

The base glove is used in testing (all layers as sold that cover the entirety of the hand). Patches, partial liners, TPR, or any other
components that do not fully cover the glove need to be removed.

No seams in the palm area are permitted for cut resistance testing.

If you have questions about glove sample submissions, please submit a photo or a sample glove/product to our team for review.

Rubber Gloves - 20 pairs, size 10

ASTM F2675 (Arc Flash Test)
All Other Gloves - 15 pairs of base glove (size 10) and
8 additional pairs as-sold (if this is different from the base glove)
ANSI 105-16: Section 5.1.1 Cut Resistance 4 pairs of base glove, largest size
(ASTM F2992)

ANSI 105-16: Section 5.1.2 Puncture

Resistance (other than Hypodermic Needle) 7 pairs of base glove, largest size
(EN388)

ANSI 105-16 Section 5.3.1 Ignition Resistance 4 pairs of base glove, largest size
and Burning Behavior (or After-Flame Time)

ANSI 105-16 Section 5.3.2 Heat Degradation 4 pairs of base glove, largest size
Resistance

ANSI 105-16 Section 5.1.4 Abrasion Resistance 4 pairs of base glove, largest size
FOR: SHIP SAMPLES TO:

Fabric, Garments, Gloves: ArcWear

ATTN: Stacy Klausing
3018 Eastpoint Parkway
Louisville, KY 40223 USA
502-333-0510

Face or Fall Protection, Blankets: Kinectrics Inc.

ATTN: Andrew Haines/Hugh Hoagland
800 Kipling Ave, Building KL
Toronto, Ontario Canada M8Z 5G5
(416) 207-6000 ext 6544

For hoods, send one sample to ArcWear and 27 samples to Kinectrics.

When you prepare the documentation for shipping to another country, make the value of the
items low (replacement value) and mark that they are test samples that have no commercial value
and will be destroyed in testing.

Ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). You will be responsible for customs/duty charges, if there are
any.
samples to Kinectrics.