Flarex Ripstop PPE2 FR Inherent 197gsm Taped Shirt

Product Overview

The Flarex Ripstop PPE2 FR Inherent 197gsm Taped Shirt pairs the ripstop fabric system with WORKIT's mid-tier PPE2 rating (ATPV 8.0 cal/cm²), for sites wanting the added tear resistance of ripstop at the PPE2 compliance level.

What We Like About This Shirt

This is the ripstop counterpart to the standard 2820 PPE2 shirt — same protection tier, genuinely different (and more durable) fabric construction underneath it.

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, 197gsm
• Sizes S-6XL

Ideal Applications

Mid-tier flash fire and electrical arc protection for oil & gas and industrial sites in tear-prone working environments requiring PPE2-rated garments.

Technical Specifications

• PPE Category: PPE2
• ATPV: 8.0 cal/cm²
• Fabric weight: 197gsm
• Colours: Orange

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 PPE2 (ATPV 8.0 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). Certified safe from harmful chemicals to Oeko-Tex Standard 100.