WORKIT
Flarex Ripstop PPE1 FR Inherent 155gsm Lightweight Taped Shirt
Product Overview
The Flarex Ripstop PPE1 FR Inherent 155gsm Lightweight Taped Shirt brings WORKIT's ripstop fabric technology to the entry-level PPE1 tier — a lightweight, tear-resistant FR shirt rated ATPV 6.7 cal/cm².
What We Like About This Shirt
The ripstop weave (50% Modacrylic, 32% Cotton, 9% Polyamide, 8% Polyarylate, 1% Anti-Static) is a different fabric system entirely from the standard Flarex range — genuinely built for durability in tear-prone environments, not just relabelled standard fabric.
Standout Features
- Full gusset sleeve cuff with FR nylon press studs
- Twin chest pockets, flap closed by FR nylon press studs
- Two ventilated mesh back pleats and underarm mesh ventilation for extra comfort
- Two-piece structured collar
- FR reflective tape in a hoop pattern
- FLAREX RIPSTOP 50% Modacrylic, 32% Cotton, 9% Polyamide, 8% Polyarylate, 1% Anti-Static, 155gsm
- Sizes S-6XL
Ideal Applications
Entry-level flash fire protection for oil & gas and industrial sites in tear-prone working environments where ripstop durability is valued alongside FR compliance.
Technical Specifications
- PPE Category: PPE1
- ATPV: 6.7 cal/cm²
- Fabric weight: 155gsm
- Colours: Orange, Orange/Navy, Yellow/Navy
Standards & Certifications
Certified to NFPA 2112 (Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire) and arc rated to ASTM F1959 under the NFPA 70E framework at PPE1 (ATPV 6.7 cal/cm²), confirmed directly on WORKIT's own product page. Meets AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 for High-Visibility Safety Garments for Day/Night Use, plus AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 for retro-reflective/high-visibility materials. Acceptable antistatic fabric composition per AS/NZS 1020:1995 (The Control of Undesirable Static Electricity). Rated 50+ UPF Sun Protection to AS 4399:2020 (Sun Protective Clothing — Evaluation and Classification).