ArcWear PPE Testing
Our world-renowned experts provide a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) testing and certification services for all aspects of Arc Flash and Flash Fire PPE.
Our Global Team
International
Brian Shiels
Service Line Manager, ArcWear, InternationalOur Global Team
Canada
Ken D'Silva
T&D Senior Business Development Director, CanadaOur Global Team
United States
Aron Sexton
T&D Senior Business Development Director, United StatesOur Global Team
International
Shahrokh Zangeneh
Senior Vice President Sales, InternationalOverview
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn to minimize hazardous exposure and injuries when other engineering and institutional controls have failed. It is used across a variety of industries and provides a barrier to help protect those wearing it. Testing and certification are used to ensure that PPE meets industry standards and that it performs effectively.
ArcWear provides accurate test results for manufacturers of arc flash and flash fire PPE around the world through its third-party accredited testing. We meet all standards and specifications, including arc flash evaluations and testing to the ASTM F1506 specification.
With years of testing expertise and industry knowledge, our wide range of PPE testing services support a variety of industries. We provide peace of mind to manufacturers seeking to vet their innovative PPE products by ensuring they get reliable results.
Our experts also offer a range of consulting services including informational webinars, support for new product development and accident investigations, as well as legal consulting and expert witness services.
Why Us?
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Accredited, Independent Testing
As an independent ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory, you can trust that the testing we provide is always complete, accurate, and unbiased. Our data is accepted by both UL and SEI for their certification programs.
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Wide Range of Testing Services
Our ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation contains over 60 individual test methods, and we continue to expand our testing methodology to incorporate more advanced testing.
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Trusted Experts
With diverse qualifications in textiles, engineering, flash fire, and electrical arc testing, our team provides comprehensive testing to ensure the safest work environment possible. We give back to the industry by holding many leadership positions on a variety of standards committees, including ASTM, NFPA, and ISO.
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Training Services
If you need training on certification, arc flash testing, flame, thermal or textile testing then we have a webinar that will answer all your questions and provide insight on how testing works, what standards are required, and how to meet the proper levels of PPE certification for the US, the EU and other markets.
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Specialist Glove Testing
We are the most experienced lab in the world for flash fire testing of gloves for NFPA 2112 with the first flash fire hand test instrument built to the proposed new ASTM standard.
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Consulting Services
Our experience and expertise enable us to help you with product development, standards interpretation, and legal consultation.
Technical Abilities
PPE Testing
ArcWear offers a wide range of testing services for a variety of PPE applications. Our services are rooted in Arc Flash protection for electrical workers, and has grown to service a variety of industries worldwide. Branching into other areas of fire-resistant clothing, ArcWear also specializes in industrial flash fire testing for NFPA 2112.
We also provide ANSI/ISEA 105 glove classifications for cut, puncture, and abrasion resistance as well as ANSI/ISEA 107 for high visibility safety apparel.
Consulting Services
To supplement the testing services, ArcWear provides a range of consulting options. From a single product development arrangement to an ongoing monthly retainer that provides access to our experts, ArcWear can handle your consulting needs big and small.
Accident Investigations and Expert Witnessing
Using an electrical safety or PPE consultant with extensive experience can provide insight into the real causes of equipment failure and lead toward effective and efficient solutions to prevent future incidents or lessen injury.
Drawing on their decades of experience, ArcWear scientists and engineers can provide support for accident investigations. Arc flash and electrical incident investigations may be performed in cases of litigation or following arc flash or electric shock accidents. Technical understanding may be communicated regarding standards and compliance, common practice, or in rare cases, product failures which are typically due to improper hazard assessments or care and maintenance. An expert witness can provide insight into technical aspects of cases and can be retained to assist in litigation.
Our Proven Experience
Quality Assurance & Technical Standards
- AATCC TM133 (2020)
- Test Method for Colorfastness to Heat: Hot Pressing
- AATCC TM135 (2018)
- Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering
- AATCC TM15 (2021)
- Test Method for Colorfastness to Perspiration
- AATCC TM16.3 (2020)
- Test Method for Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
- AATCC TM61 Method 2A (2020)
- Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated
- AATCC TM8 (2016)
- COLORFASTNESS TO CROCKING: CROCKMETER METHOD
- ANSI/ISEA 105 (2016)
- American National Standard For Hand Protection Classification
- ANSI/ISEA 107 (2020)
- American National Standard For High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- ANSI/ISEA 203 (2018)
- American National Standard for Secondary Flame Resistant Protection Clothing for Use Over Primary Flame Resistant Clothing
- ASTM D1117 (2001)
- Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonwoven Fabrics
- ASTM D1424 (2021)
- Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus
- ASTM D1683 (2022)
- Standard Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics
- ASTM D2261 (2017)
- Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
- ASTM D3389 (2021)
- Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)
- ASTM D3393 (2014)
- Standard Specification for Coated Fabrics—Waterproofness
- ASTM D3776 (2020)
- Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
- ASTM D3786 (2018)
- Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
- ASTM D3787 (2020)
- Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
- ASTM D3884 (2017)
- Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
- ASTM D5034 (2021)
- Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
- ASTM D5587 (2019)
- Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure
- ASTM D5733 (1999)
- Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Trapezoid Procedure
- ASTM D6413 (2015)
- Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)
- ASTM D6797 (2015)
- Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test
- ASTM D7138 (2016)
- Standard Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers (Method B only)
- ASTM D751 (2019)
- Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
- ASTM F1358 (2020)
- Standard Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance
- ASTM F1506 (2020)
- Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs
- ASTM F2700 (2020)
- Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing with Continuous Heating
- ASTM F2878 (2019)
- Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Hypodermic Needle Puncture
- ASTM F2894 (2021)
- Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Materials, Protective Clothing, and Equipment for Heat Resistance Using a Hot Air Circulating Oven
- ASTM F2992 (2015)
- Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer (TDM-100) Test Equipment
- ASTM F3258 (2021)
- Standard Specification for Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific Performance Requirements
- ASTM F3502 (2021)
- Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings
- BS EN ISO 20471 (2016)
- High visibility clothing. Test methods and requirements
- CSA Z96 (2022)
- High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- EN 388 (2018)
- Protective gloves against mechanical risks
- ISO 6336 (2021)
- Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
- ISO 13997 (1999)
- Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
- ISO 17025 (2017)
- Testing & Calibration Laboratories
- ISO 17492 (2019)
- Clothing for protection against heat and flame — Determination of heat transmission on exposure to both flame and radiant heat
- ISO 17493 (2016)
- Clothing and equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven
- NFPA 1971 (2018)
- Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
- NFPA 1975 (2019)
- Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel
- NFPA 1977 (2022)
- Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting and Urban Interface Fire Fighting
- NFPA 2112 (2018)
- Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire
Key Clients
“Working with the Kinectrics team goes well beyond the typical ‘Lab Request for testing’ that is often very transactional with other companies. The Kinectrics team lends their insights and expertise into testing and the applicable standards before the process of testing begins, during the test(s), and after the results are shared so we can make better business decisions while innovating at the speed our customers demand.”
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