Flame Retardant Workwear
Providing essential protection against heat and molten metal splash, ensuring safety in hazardous work environments. Designed to meet industry safety standards, our garments help minimise the risk of injuries and severe burns.
Compliant with ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and EN 14065:2016
Platinum top 1% ecovadis sustainability rating
cost efficient
High quality
certified
reliable
Your Trusted Partner for Flame Retardant Workwear Solutions
As a leading provider of certified flame retardant workwear, we understand the critical importance of safety and compliance in high-risk working environments. Our rental service ensures your team is always equipped with protective garments that meet the latest safety standards.
Our reliable rental model helps you maintain consistent protection and professional presentation across your workforce.
With our flame retardant industrial workwear rental service, your employees stay safe and compliant while your business saves time, money, and storage space.
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OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Lindström Group Management system is in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and EN 14065:2016.
The Challenges of Maintaining Flame Retardant Clothing
Flame retardant clothing must retain its protective qualities wash after wash. Without proper care, the fabric can lose effectiveness and put workers at risk.
Hygiene
Eliminating bacteria and other pathogens to protect your employees, customers, and products
Safety
Ensuring workwear meets the highest hygiene standards is essential for employee health and safety. Hygienic workwear is especially important in industries handling sensitive materials, such as pharmaceutical cleanrooms, or food production.
Compliance
Many industries have strict regulations regarding workwear laundry and maintenance. Noncompliance can lead to fines and reputational damage.
Efficiency and Cost
Managing laundry in-house can be time-consuming and expensive, requiring investment in equipment, supplies, and labour.
Environmental Impact
Traditional laundry practices can be resource intensive. Water and energy consumption, along with the use of harsh chemicals, can negatively impact the environment.
A Circular Model Built For FR Workwear Protective Performance
Flame retardant workwear can look perfectly acceptable long after its protective performance has started to fade. With a rental service, every FR garment is inspected on every cycle, and anything that falls below specification is withdrawn and replaced as part of that service. As a customer, you can track each garment’s lifecycle, including repairs, through your dedicated eLindström portal.
Because replacement is included, your team always has compliant FR garments available, in the right sizes, without raising a purchase order or tracking wear across a workforce. Garments stay in service for as long as they can be maintained to standard, which keeps waste down, and are recovered responsibly when they cannot.
Why Rent Flame Retardant Workwear from Lindström?
FR workwear only protects the wearer if it is maintained to specification. Home washing with ordinary detergent, softener or bleach degrades the finish, and most businesses that issue FR garments to employees have no way of knowing how they are being washed. Renting from a specialist laundry closes that gap.
Lindström has more than 175 years in the textile industry, and we understand that for an FR uniform buyer the question is not whether the garment looks clean but whether it will still perform at the moment it is needed. Our process is designed around that, from separate handling to FR-compatible repair.
Here is what that looks like in practice.
Traceability for Every Garment
The RFID tag on each FR garment records every trip through the laundry, so you can demonstrate to an auditor or an insurer how a specific garment has been maintained.
eLindström gives you that history alongside live delivery tracking, ordering, service requests, reporting, multi-site wearer management and circulation data, all from one login.
Lower Water Use
Sustainability runs through our rental service, from extending the life of flame retardant garments through specialist care and repair to cutting resource use across our laundry operations; read more about our environmental targets, progress and initiatives in the Lindström Sustainability Report.
Standards That Cover the Laundry and Garment
- EN ISO 11612 – Protection against heat and flame:
All of our FR workwear meets the relevant flame protection standards to protect the wearer from heat and flame. - EN 14065:2016 – Biocontamination control:
We adhere to strict hygiene standards. Our laundered textiles meet the highest levels of cleanliness and microbiological control. - ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management:
We continuously work to reduce waste, conserve resources, and implement sustainable practices throughout our operations. - ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management:
We consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. - ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational health and safety:
We take a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating workplace risks, ensuring a safe environment. - EcoVadis Platinum rating
Lindström holds the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing us in the top 1% of companies assessed globally for environmental, ethical and social performance across our operations and supply chain.
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OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Lindström Group Management system is in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and EN 14065:2016.
FAQ
What is flame retardant workwear?
Flame retardant (FR) workwear is specially designed clothing made from materials that resist ignition and help prevent the spread of flames. It provides an essential layer of protection for employees working near heat, sparks, or open flames.
Why should I rent flame retardant workwear instead of buying it?
Renting flame retardant workwear ensures your employees always have compliant, well-maintained garments without the upfront cost of purchasing. It also allows for easy scaling as your workforce changes and guarantees consistent quality and safety standards.
Which industries need flame retardant workwear?
Flame retardant clothing is essential in industries such as oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, construction, and welding — any environment where workers may be exposed to heat, sparks, or flames.
How often are garments replaced in the rental service?
Garments are regularly inspected and replaced as needed to maintain protection and professional appearance. Replacement schedules depend on usage levels and your specific workplace requirements.
Can the flame retardant workwear be branded with my company logo?
Yes. We can supply flame retardant garments customised with your company’s branding or logo, helping your team maintain a professional image while staying safe and compliant.
Ready to experience the difference of a truly hassle-free industrial laundry service that serves as a part of a complete solution for your work uniform or industrial wiper needs?
Contact Lindström today for a free consultation and quote. Let us help you optimise your workwear and wiper management and contribute to a more sustainable future. Speak with one of our specialists on 01234 343 555.