• woodenskewer@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Hello electricians and safety nerds. Fabric softener removes the fire rating on fire rated clothing protecting you from arc flash hazards.

      • DanVctr@sh.itjust.works
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        14 days ago

        This is pure conjecture, but my guess is that the film of fabric softener left on the clothes would interfere with the fire retardant fibers/may be flammable itself.