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National Safety Apparel Acquires Spentex

A Merger of Two Innovative Safety Apparel Brands

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading manufacturer of safety apparel, has acquired Spentex®, a brand of technologically advanced safety apparel designed for use in a wide range of industries including petrochemical, electrical power and steel, from Tulsa-based Global Safety Labs (GSL).

The purchase of Spentex further solidifies National Safety Apparel’s portfolio of premium flame resistant (FR) clothing brands. It is anticipated that the Spentex® products will be promoted to National Safety Apparel’s distributor network alongside their existing ArcGuard® and thermal protective brands.

Chuck Grossman, President & CEO of National Safety Apparel is quoted as saying “This acquisition is a testament to National Safety Apparel’s strong desire to remain the industry leader in offering cutting edge, innovative products. We are very excited to add the Spentex® brand products to our lineup of premium safety apparel.”

Marty Rowland, CEO of Global Safety Labs states “This transaction is a great fit for both parties. NSA gets a great brand in Spentex® and this divestiture allows GSL to focus on our innovative Firebane® fire suppression technology going forward.”

National Safety Apparel: The Official FR Garment Supplier of a Guinness World Record!

(Saturday October 19, 2013) It was a cold, wet and windy fall night in Cleveland. But that didn’t stop over 1,500 people from gathering in the Flats district to watch an attempt at a Guinness World Record.

The record attempt? Set 21 people on fire simultaneously for 30 seconds.

Hotcards, a Cleveland based print & design company, created and promoted the entire event. Many of its employees, including CEO John Gadd, took part in the event as well. Along with a potential world record, the event also benefited the Cleveland Foodbank and nonprofit organization Brick by Brick.

In coordination with Hotcards, veteran stuntman Ted Batchelor was the man behind the stunt. Already having set the previous world record for 17 people burning at once back in 2009, Batchelor coordinated and oversaw the entire event. Over his long career, Ted has been set on fire over 200 times, giving him an unmatched expertise with these types of events.

National Safety Apparel was selected as the official Flame Retardant (FR) garment supplier for the entire event, further increasing the Cleveland pride theme throughout the night. The 21 individuals taking part in the burn, the “Burners”, were wearing a combination of FR fabrics consisting of 4 layers, carefully selected by Batchelor himself.

Each participant was wearing an outer layer soaked in lighter fluid on top of the FR garments. After a countdown in unison from the crowd, the igniters lit each of the burners, and the record was underway. For 30 seconds, the “burners” walked back in fourth across the closed off parking lot using special techniques taught from Batchelor to prevent flames from concentrating on the head and face. Once the goal of 30 seconds had been reached, a loud siren signaled each of the “burners” to drop to the ground, giving the “igniters” the opportunity to rush in and suppress the flames with fire extinguishers and wet blankets.

The record attempt was a success, confirmed by Phillip Robertson, an onsite judge from Guinness World Records. The clothing layer soaked in fuel, the non FR shirts and pants, were burnt and shredded, but the FR layers performed exceptional and were completely intact. All of the participants walked away completely safe and unharmed from the event.

 

Our look may be different but that’s all that’s changed

 

Today marks day one of our 2013 National Sales Conference. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future.” And what better way to shape our future than to reveal the rebranding of National Safety Apparel. To start things off, we developed our new logo to be contemporary and simple, and designed for every type of application. From our website, to catalogs, exterior clothing labels and more.

This new logo is eye-catching and bold, which will stand out and grab people’s attention. But this is only the beginning of our rebranding. Keep your eyes peeled for all the new stuff we have in store over the next couple months.  Remember, National Safety Apparel is the only safety apparel manufacturer to release a new and innovative product every month so stay tuned!

NSA Stealth Molten Metal Resistant Coats

We are pleased to present our newest high heat/thermal protective clothing option, the NSA Stealth coats! 

The brand new Stealth line is designed for workers in high heat environments seeking a more comfortable option than traditional aluminized personal garments.

The unique silicone coated outer shell allows molten metal splash to slide right off of the coat. Stealth is almost 60% lighter than most other protective materials, allowing flexibility and a high range of motion. In addition to comfort, Stealth is inherently flame resistant, meaning its FR properties will not wear out with use over time.  

National Safety Apparel is releasing 3 versions of the coat. The standard version is available in either 8 or 10 oz. fabric weights, and a deluxe version features a ventilated back and reflective striping for enhanced visibility. 

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National Lineman's Appreciation Day!

Today was designated as National Lineman's Appreciation Day! Thanks, lineworkers, for keeping our country powered and running smoothly!

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March Product Release: NFPA 2112 Outerwear

National Safety Apparel is once again leading the way in the safety clothing industry. We are proud to present the first-ever NFPA 2112 certified outerwear garments!

We took our premium Explorer Series™ outerwear design and combined the UltraSoft® duck outer shell with a new, specialized quilted liner to meet NFPA 2112 requirements for flash fire resistance.

These revolutionary garments are also NFPA 70E compliant, with an arc rating of 47 cal/cm². Perfect for oil and gas applications, and anywhere warmth and flame resistance are necessary.

Like all National Safety Apparel garments, our 2112 outerwear is Made in the USA.

Features

• Available parka, parka hood, bomber jacket, and bib overall
• Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish
• Brown or navy UltraSoft® duck outer layer 
• Navy quilted liner

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Rain, Rain, Rain

Caught out in the rain already this year? Well we believe that we can help you in that regard. National Safety Apparel's high-quality FR rainwear is your best bet to staying dry in Spring 2013!

• Certified to ASTM F1891 for arc flash
• Certified to ASTM F2733 for flash fire
• Certified to ANSI 107-2010 for high visibility (Class 2 or 3)
• Available with D-ring harness opening in back
• Sealed seams to keep water out
• Storm flaps for zipper closures (Jacket)
• Quick release and adjustment on bib overalls

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Our Arc H2O line is our entry-level set of rainwear. It comes in both ANSI 107 Class 2 and 3 configurations, and is available in either fluorescent yellow or orange. 

  

The Arc Extreme garments are the next level of NSA's rain protection. The breathable jacket and bib overall are available in either navy blue or fluorescent yellow with high-visibility reflective striping.

The Arc Extreme Hybrid rainwear set is the top-of-the-line in the industry when it comes to FR Rain apparel. These stylish fluorescent yellow and navy garments are breathable, durable, and sure to make an impression.