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sacrificed for the other. As fabric technologies continue to evolve, the industry can look forward to work garments that are lighter, stronger, and safer—enabling every electric utility worker to brave the elements in comfort and confidence.
Mark R. Miller has been employed by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) for more than 28 years, holding various product management and market development positions. Currently, he is working in Gore’s Technical Fabrics business as a product manager driving new con- cepts for Gore’s PYRAD FR technology in the electric utility and other industrial markets. In this role, Mark is responsible for gathering and providing industry intelligence, new product development opportuni- ties, and ongoing product management in this category.
He spent 11 years in Gore’s Electronic Products Division develop- ing electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shielding products for wire- less applications. Prior to joining Gore, he worked as a market devel- opment specialist for E.I. DuPont in the engineering polymers group focused on automotive applications. Mark holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Duke University and an M.B.A from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
SELECTING RAINWEAR FOR YOUR
ELECTRIC UTILITY WORKERS: A CHECKLIST
If you’re in charge of safety in your workplace, consider the following questions to ensure the best choice in FR/ AR rainwear.
Protection
Is the fabric:
■ Proven in exceeding ASTM F1891 requirements,
protecting against all heat, flame, and electric arc
exposures?
■ Waterproof, at least to 30 psi pressure per ASTM
F1891, and windproof (permeability rating of 1.0 cfm or less)? Has the finished garment been storm-shower tested for waterproofness under the most extreme weather conditions?
■ High-visibility, meeting ANSI 107-15 or CSA Z96-15 requirements for crucial visibility, even in diminished- light and/or high-traffic environments?
■ Durable, resisting abrasion, rips, and tears and maintaining its physical integrity, even after direct exposure to flame and extreme low temperatures?
■ Colorfast (doesn’t fade) when exposed to sunlight and after multiple cleaning cycles?
Comfort
Is the fabric:
■ Lightweight, providing maximum freedom of move-
ment?
■ Highly breathable, allowing for sweat evaporation to
help regulate body temperature and reduce moisture
buildup?
■ Fast drying?
■ Easy to clean and care for?
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