Handle the Heat in our Lightweight FR Clothing
Staying cool outdoors seems like an impossible task right now. With temperatures soaring across North America, working outdoors can be unbearable. No matter how hard you seek out some shade and pour bottles of water over your head, you’re going to be hot. There’s no stopping that. But you can do your best to control your body temperature, and avoid risking any serious heat-induced injuries.
This starts with your clothing. Many don’t have the luxury of wearing board shorts and a Hawaiian shirt when working outdoors, and are required to wear job-specific safety apparel. We design and manufacture FR clothing to help workers stay safe in high-risk environments. Helping workers stay safe must include accounting for weather, including extreme heat.
At MWG, we’ve developed certain fabrics with the sole purpose of keeping workers protected – and cool – while on the job. We’ve created lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking flame-resistant (FR) fabrics to help workers manage their body temperature throughout their day.
MWG FLEXSAFE™:
MWG FLEXSAFE™ is used for our base layer items. This remarkable four-way stretch FR blend combines moisture-management and breathability to create a high-performing, odor-resistant, flame-resistant fabric. MWG FLEXSAFE™ is used to build our short-sleeve FR t-shirt, our long-sleeve FR t-shirt, our FR long-john, and now, our FR boxer brief. Adding layers might seem like a crazy idea in the heat, but it will actually help your body regulate its temperature by wicking sweat away from your skin and allowing it to dry on the surface.
MWG COMFORT WEAVE™:
MWG COMFORT WEAVE™ is used for our FR button down work shirts and FR cargo pants. It is an incredibly lightweight blend that wicks sweat away from your body, helping your body manage its temperature. Wearing lightweight FR clothing makes all the difference, as it adds breathability and air flow. MWG COMFORT WEAVE™ is the highest-performing lightweight flame-resistant fabric of its kind, helping you stay protected from workplace risks, and heat-related risks, keeping you cool and comfortable all shift long.
MWG TRANSMISSION™:
Another lightweight flame-resistant fabric, MWG TRANSMISSION™ is used to build our long-sleeve FR shirts. We understand that wearing a long-sleeve shirt in the middle of summer doesn’t sound like a cool option, but you need to have your body covered when you’re working with high voltages. MWG TRANSMISSION™ is breathable and wicks moisture away from your body. It combines incredible performance with a great feel, mimicking the fit and feel of your favorite around-the-house shirts, but on the jobsite. MWG TRANSMISSION™ has long been the preferred fabric when working underground in mine shafts, because of its moisture-wicking properties and durability in abrasive environments.
MWG EVOLUTION™:
Possibly our most advanced FR fabric, MWG EVOLUTION™ is an 11 cal/cm² lightweight fabric that has moisture-wicking properties, breathes, and is super soft on your skin. It provides outstanding protection from workplace risks without compromising any of the comfort. This fabric was actually developed in response to the calls of crews working in the Turks & Caicos, who required a lighter weight and more breathable option to handle the extreme temperatures.
Our innovations in fabrics have been made with a goal to provide enhanced safety for workers, for all aspects of the job. Weather has become more extreme in recent years and the need to further develop performance FR fabrics will persist. Our commitment to safety and continued innovation will help workers stay safe and more comfortable on every worksite.