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Fabrics

westex® ultrasoft®

Introduced in 1996, the UltraSoft® fabric line was designed with both comfort and safety in mind. UltraSoft® was created with a unique blend of 88% cotton and 12% high-tenacity nylon to provide a soft feel for greater comfort, enhanced wear life and protective performance. In fact, the fabric is engineered to focus the excellent abrasion resistance of the nylon on the outer surface to prolong garment wear life, while the cotton fibers are focused towards the skin to optimize comfort.

UltraSoft® is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment in either high-temperature industrial or home washing procedures. That makes it ideal for enhanced protection from electric arc and flash fire exposures, as well as multipurpose protection from electric arc flash, flash fire, molten ferrous metal and welding exposures.

No more discomfort in critical visibility conditions; Westex UltraSoft® is available in high-vis fabric. A unique flame resistant fabric certified to ANSI 107 made with the comfort of cotton, Westex UltraSoft® High-Vis is also UL certified to NFPA 2112 and meets NFPA 70E PPE Category 2. Exceptional comfort from breakthrough technology, this market-proven protection makes it the fabric your employees will want to wear.

Westex® UltraSoft® Fabric Styles

Style Description Content ARC Rating NFPA 2112 Certified Cuttable Width Spec Weight OZ/YD2 (G/M2) Laundry Typical Garment Applications
5572 7.7 oz. 3×1 Twill High-Vis Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 62.5” 7.7 (260) Industrial, Home Lightweight Coveralls, Lightweight Shirts
5568 6.5 oz. 4×1 Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 60"/61″ 6.5 (220) Light Industrial, Home Lightweight Shirts
131 6.0 oz. Rib Knit Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon, Spandex Cat 2 No 51.5” 6.7 (226) Home Cuffs, Collars, Balaclavas
341 5.5 oz. 2×1 Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 1 No 61″ 6.5 (220) Industrial, Home Lightweight Shirts
130 6.0 oz. Interlock Knit Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 No 61” 6.5 (220) Home Lightweight T-shirts, Lightweight Henleys, Lightweight Polos
301 7.0 oz. 3×1 Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 62.5″ 7.7 (260) Industrial, Home Lightweight Shirts, Lightweight Coveralls
871 9.0 oz. Canvas Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 66" 9.0 (305) Industrial, Home Pants, Jackets
451 9.0 oz. 3×1 Rugged Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 63″ 9.7 (330) Industrial, Home Pants, Jackets, Coveralls, Bib Overalls
851 10.0 oz. Sateen Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 62” 10.3 (350) Industrial, Home Pants, Arc Flash Suits
181 10.5 oz. Rib Knit Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon, Spandex Cat 2 Yes (trim) 47” 11.0 (373) Home Cuffs, Collars, Balaclavas
180 11.0 oz. Fleece Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 68” 11.5 (390) Home Sweatshirts, Hoodies
961 11.0 oz. Duck Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 Yes 64” 11.0 (372) Industrial, Home Pants, Jackets, Bib Overalls
801 13.0 oz. Heavyweight Sateen Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon Cat 2 No 62” 12.7 (430) Industrial, Home Pants, Jackets
304 7.0 oz. Stretch Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon, Polyester, Spandex Cat 2 Yes 57″ 7.5 (254) Industrial, Home Lightweight Shirts, Lightweight Coveralls
454 10.5 oz. Twill Cotton, High Tenacity Nylon, Polyester Cat 2 Yes 60" 10.5 (348) Industrial, Home Pants, Coveralls, Jackets
853 9 oz. Sateen Cotton, Nylon, Polyester Cat 2 Yes 60" 9.0 (339) Industrial, Home Pants, Coveralls, Jackets