Solid Snap Shirt

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

An FR pearl snap shirt is a flame-resistant work shirt with western-style snap buttons instead of standard buttons. It protects workers from arc flash and flash-fire hazards while opening quickly and staying easy to fasten with gloves on. Forge FR's Solid Snap shirts have snaps on the front, pocket flaps, and cuffs.

HRC 2 (also called CAT 2) is an NFPA 70E hazard category that requires arc-rated clothing with at least 8 cal/cm² of protection. Forge FR's Solid Snap shirts carry an ATPV of 8.6 cal/cm², which meets the HRC 2 requirement for most electrical, utility, and industrial tasks.

Electricians, linemen, welders, refinery and oilfield workers, pipeline crews, and plant maintenance teams commonly wear FR shirts. Always check your employer's hazard assessment and site rules first, since the required arc rating and standard (NFPA 70E or NFPA 2112) depend on the job.

Neither is safer by default, so choose by preference and workflow. Snap shirts are faster to put on and take off and easier to close with gloves. Button shirts give a more traditional look. Forge FR sells both, so you can compare the Solid Snap and Solid Button collections.

Forge FR snap shirts start at $72.25, with chambray and denim styles at 74.75–77.25. Comparable Wrangler FR snap shirts have been listed at 89.99–99.99 at some retailers, so Forge is generally priced lower. Prices vary by retailer and size, so check current listings.

Wash according to the care label inside the shirt. As a general rule for FR garments, avoid bleach and fabric softener, since residue can reduce flame resistance. Do not wear a shirt that is heavily worn, contaminated with oil or grease, or damaged, and replace it per your safety policy.

The collection includes light grey, dark grey, burgundy, khaki, stone, navy, royal blue, denim, and chambray. Sizes differ by style, so check each product's size chart before ordering. A reviewer with an XLT size reported a good fit.

Forge FR offers free shipping on orders and a 15-day return window for trying shirts. For team or company orders, use the wholesale sign-up page or call the bulk enquiry line at +1 (216) 926-2925 or email sales@forgefr.net.