Tyndale Fabrics

Fabric Information

Tyndale, the most trusted name in flame resistant clothing, is an industry leader in FR product development – consistently striving to improve our product mix. Our wool-lined outerwear and FRMC products are the most popular in our product mix. You can count on Tyndale into the future to deliver product innovation – designed with your comfort and safety in mind.

FRMC: Flame Resistant Modacrylic Cotton
Wool
Nomex IIIa
Indura and Indura Ultra Soft

FRMC: Flame Resistant Modacrylic Cotton
The most comfortable flame resistant fabric available
Tyndale’s FRMC is virtually the coolest, most comfortable flame and arc resistant fabric on the market today. Using an innovative process combining long staple ring spun cotton with an engineered FR Modacrylic, our inherently flame resistant fabric is designed to match the look and feel of your most comfortable everyday wear. And, the wrinkle-resistant characteristics of our FRMC give the polished appearance that employees expect from Tyndale. Treated fabrics just can’t match the performance of FRMC: cotton properties change during the treatment process – the results imparting FR properties into the fabric and impacting the wearer’s comfort.

• FRMC is much softer and more comfortable than other FR fabrics.

• In warm weather, FRMC takes FR apparel to a new level: it offers unprecedented breathability and wrinkle-resistance.

And, it’s available in a selection of colors and styles, all with the same easy care. Choose Tyndale’s FRMC for the ultimate in professional appearance, with the same comfort, breathability and softness you’re accustomed to from non-FR apparel.

Wool
Used for centuries in the world’s coldest climates because of its insulating properties
That’s why Tyndale uses wool lining in our FR outerwear. The combination of heat insulation and moisture resistance determine how well clothing performs in cold weather. Wool is porous and air-filled – providing natural insulation that has stood the test of time. And, with the unique ability to absorb and wick away moisture even when wet, wool keeps you dry and warm, even while active. The performance of wool just can’t be duplicated with the synthetic fibers used by virtually all other FR manufacturers.

• Active or standing still, Tyndale’s wool-lined jacket and overalls keep you warm and dry.

• Wool gives warmth without the bulk.

When it comes to FR clothing, our wool-lined jackets, overalls and underwear consistently deliver cold-weather performance.

Wool has been the material of choice used by outdoorsmen for centuries – look for this symbol throughout our catalog to see why linemen all over the country are choosing Tyndale’s wool-lined outerwear for the best protection from the elements.

Nomex IIIa
Nomex IIIa is a DuPont trademark for inherently flame resistant fabrics manufactured from 93% Nomex/5% Kevlar/2% Static dissipative material. Several fabrics use Nomex fibers, including At Ease and Stratus by Southern Mills, Synergy by Springfield, and Exp by Milliken. Nomex is also blended with traditional “comfort fibers”, such as Rayon, to increase its comfort characteristics. Comfort Blend by Southern Mills is a 65% Nomex/35% Rayon fabric. Their inherent flame resistance ensures that the flame resistant characteristics cannot be washed out.

Nomex is the most durable fabric generally used for utility work, and has an expected wearlife of approximately 150 home launderings.

Indura and Indura Ultra Soft
Indura is a Westex trademark for a durable flame retardant process that is applied to cotton and cotton blends. Indura brand fabrics are 100% cotton, and Indura Ultra Soft is an 88% cotton and 12% polyamide blended fabric. Westex guarantees their proprietary flame retardant treatment for the life of the garment.

Indura treated fabrics generally offer similar comfort and wear characteristics to regular cotton of the same weight. The Ultra Soft fabrics are engineered to provide increased durability and protection without sacrificing comfort.

Indura garments have an expected wearlife of approximately 50 home launderings. Indura Ultra Soft garments have an expected wearlife of approximately 75-100 home launderings.