Technical Data Sheet & Laundry Instructions

Tech Wear's  ECX-500

·Fabric weight: 3 oz per square yard.
·Color selection: Diamond Blue or White
·Meets normal FR requirements for polyester fabrics.
·Fabric will not crock or bleed off onto other surfaces.
·Fabric content 98% polyester and 2% Shakespeare Conductive Fibers, LLC ResistatTM fiber
(carbon-suffused monofilament nylon), knit in grid pattern.
·Carbon suffused monofilament nylon is Shakespeare ResistatTM fiber is
·Conductive at 104 and is non-flaking and non-sloughing.
·Surface resistivity of fabric is 106 ohms per square with only
slight deterioration noticed after 50 launderings. (To maximum of 109).
·Static decay rate per 101C method 5000 volts to 500 in less than 0.1 second.
·Finish is disperse-dyed heat set. Contains no softeners, hand builders, etc.
·Glass transition rate 450oF, flash point 720oF.

Static Control Performance: Tech Wear ‘s ECONO$HIELDTM garment, made of ECX-500 fabric has excellent shielding properties for use in applications where grounding the garment is unnecessary.

Life Expectancy: Under normal wearing and recommended washing conditions, Tech Wear's exclusive ECX-500 material will maintain its usefulness and effectiveness for a minimum of 100 washings or two years, whichever comes first. Tech Wear warranties its products to be free of manufacturing defects. If you are not fully satisfied, notify Tech Wear immediately. Garments which have been laundered, dry cleaned, altered, marked, or silkscreened/embroidered cannot be returned.

PRESCRIBED HOME CLEANING PROCESS FOR ECX-500
TECH WEAR ECONO$HIELDTM GARMENTS

Cold, cool or warm water wash with LIQUID laundry detergent (ie: LIQUID Tide, LIQUID Lemon Dash, LIQUID Cheer, Oxydol, etc.) DO NOT USE LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENERS or laundry detergents which contain added fabric softeners or bleach. In the case of severe soil or grease, stronger liquid detergents can be used IF THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY CHLORINE BLEACH.
DO NOT BLEACH. FOR MAXIMUM GARMENT LIFE WE RECOMMEND HANG DRYING.

Hang dry or tumble dry at lowest temperature setting on home dryer. Garment will dry very quickly. Do not allow garment to be exposed to dryer heat longer than necessary to dry garment.

Available Colors:


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