Technical Data Sheet & Laundry Instructions
Tech Wear's IVX-400
Fabric weight: 4 oz per square yard.
Colors: Royal Blue, NASA Blue, Green, Teal, Burgundy and White.
Meets normal FR requirements for polyester fabrics.
Fabric will not crock or bleed off onto other surfaces.
Fabric content 93% texturized polyester and 7% 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 105 ohms per square with only slight
deterioration noticed after 50 launderings. (To maximum of 107).
Static decay rate per 101C method 5000 volts to 500 in less than 0.1 second.
Fabric is light-weight, 70 denier with a unique construction which does not
allow easy penetration of dust particles.
Finish is disperse-dyed heat set. Contains no softeners, hand builders, etc.
Glass transition rate 450oF, flash point 720oF.
Steam shrinkage: 2% with 30 seconds live steam, 212oF, 30 seconds
dwell.
Seams in all constructions are designed to maintain continuity of conductivity
from panel to panel.
Static Control Performance:All Tech Wear garments made of IVX-400 fabric will meet the requirement of the National ESD Assn.’s STM 2.1-1997 STATIC CONTROL GARMENTS and will maintain sleeve-to-sleeve continuity for a minimum of 100 washes or 2 years.
Laundry Instructions: Cool or warm water wash, tumble dry low heat or hang dry. DO NOT BLEACH OR ADD FABRIC SOFTENERS. The carbon-suffused mono-filament nylon is sensitive to heat and should not be exposed to laundering heat in excess of 160 degrees F. Wash at 90oF (Maximum), and tumble dry at low heat or hang dry. This medium weight fabric will dry very quickly.
Life Expectancy: Under normal wearing and recommended washing conditions, Tech Wear's exclusive IVX-400 material will maintain its usefulness and effectiveness for a minimum of 100 washings or one year. Tech Wear warranties its products to be free of manufacturing defects. If you are not fully satisfied, notify Tech Wear immediately. Any garments which have been laundered, dry cleaned, altered, marked, or silkscreened/embroidered cannot be returned. To avoid pilling, do not expose ANY polyester knit fabrics to extremely abrasive conditions.
Available Colors:
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