Simple Care
Add Ons
Embroidery
Choose from a wide variety
of thread colors and have
your company logo and/or
name directly embroidered
onto almost any Benchmark
garment. Large embroideries are not
permitted by code. Embroideries should be
no larger than the size of a business card. No
minimum quantity.
Patches
We can quickly make logos,
name and flag patches
and sew them onto your
Benchmark garment. Patches
are a more economical way to
brand your clothing. There are no minimums
for “sublimation” patches or embroidered
name patches. Flag (other than the American
Flag) and embroidered logo’s require a 45
piece minimum.
Reflective Striping
Two
inch
wide
flame
resistant reflective striping
can be added to almost any
Benchmark FR style. Choose
silver or yellow / silver /
yellow striping in a variety
of placements. See page
12-13 for a complete list of
available placement options.
No minimums.
Custom Sizes
We have the ability to make
custom sized garments. The
best way to ensure you have
a custom garment that fits
perfectly is to supply us with
a similar garment that already fits well. We will
use its dimensions to create a custom, code
compliant flame resistant garment. Three
piece minimum, lead times may vary.
Screen Print
Full color, high resolution
images can be applied to
the back of a garment and/
or above the chest pockets.
Screen prints will remain
vibrant if home laundered or dry cleaned.
Industrial laundering is not advisable for screen
printed garments. Twelve piece minimum.
Adjustable Inseam
or Hem
Benchmark coveralls come
standard with an innovative
inseam system or we can
permanently hem them to
length at no additional cost. No minimums.
Reflective Transfers
Silver reflective transfers, in
the form of letters or some
logos, can be applied to the
back of your garment. Stock
letters are either three or four
inches tall. Reflective heat transfers remain
vibrant when home laundered but are not
recommended for industrial laundering. No
minimum requirement.
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Disabled
American Veteran
If you are a physically
Disabled American Veteran
and require a garments to
be altered Benchmark will
perform this service and supply the necessary
materials free of charge. For example, a veteran
may require a leg zipper to accommodate a
prosthetic limb.
Leg Zippers
Safety
Leg zippers can be added
to all coverall styles. We use
12” flame resistant tape,
hi-temperature
and
nonsparking zippers.
As a policy Benchmark will not change or make
additions to a garment in such a way that it will
make the garment unsafe. This includes but is
not limited to large embroideries or patches,
flammable reflective tapes or altering a
garment in any way that permanently exposes
the arms or legs.
Benchmark FR garments will remain flame resistant for the life of the garment
provided they are cared for properly. Our wash instructions are simple and mostly
require that you leave out extra chemicals during the laundering process.
Important
• Remove and clean clothing if soiled with
contaminants or flammable material. All
materials influencing flammability must be
completely washed off the garment.
• Wash Benchmark garments once every
six months regardless of use, to remove
soiling and to maintain peak flame
resistant properties. (ASTM F2757 &
ASTM F1449)
Option A: Home Wash
Option C: The Industrial or
This is the preferred method for cleaning your Commercial Wash
flame resistant garments because even the most
vigorous home wash will keep your garments
looking better than an industrial wash service.
This is because there are less garments being
washed at once; hence less abrasion.
Do:
• Set washing machine on cotton cycle.
• Warm or normal temperature setting
(140° F)
• Laundry detergent (i.e: Tide® or All®)
• Tumble dry medium heat.
Don’t:
• Do not use bleach whether separate or
contained within the detergent.
• Do not use hydrogen peroxide or
oxygenating agents (Oxy Clean®).
• Do not use lye based, or home
made soaps.
• Do not use fabric softeners.
• Do not use starch.
Option B: Dry Cleaning
While all Benchmark products can be dry
cleaned, it is the favored method for washing
Benchmark insulated garments such as parka’s
and bibs.
• The dry cleaning solvents should be clean.
• Solvent systems are safe.
• Solvent systems charged with water and
detergents are safe.
You must notify your laundry service that they
are washing a flame resistant product. Flame
resistant garments are designed to react to
heat and it is important the laundry service
knows to follow the wash instructions which
are embroidered/sewn inside the back of every
Benchmark garment.
• Wash soiled Benchmark flame resistant
garments separately. Flush, break, carry
over and rinse with water not exceeding
165° Fahrenheit.
• Lower temperatures for lightly soiled
garments are recommended for increased
garment life and maximum color retention.
• Adequately rinse garments to remove
detergents and residues.
• Garments should have a pH of 7 or should
be slightly alkaline.
• Do not use sour or acid rinsing agents as
last step.
• Adequate rinsing to achieve dilution
and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH should
be used.
• Do not use bleach whether separate or
contained within the detergent.
• Do not use lye based, tallow or homemade soaps.
• Benchmark FR garments can be dried using
typical methods for cotton, however avoid
over-drying.
• Typical cotton pressing techniques can be
used, however avoid finishing and pressing
with open steam.
• Do not use starch.
• Contact us for complete details.
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