In many industrial workplaces like oil & gas, electricity, and chemical plants, workers face static electricity hazards. A fabric made of 98% cotton and 2% anti-static offers comfort, breathability, and effective static protection. This makes it one of the most popular choices for modern protective clothing.
1. What Is 98% Cotton 2% Anti-static Fabric?
This fabric mainly uses 98% high-quality cotton fiber and 2% conductive anti-static yarn. The anti-static yarn usually consists of carbon or stainless steel fibers. It weaves the anti-static yarn evenly to quickly disperse static charges and prevent dangerous buildup.
2. Why Cotton-Based Anti-static Fabric Is Popular
Cotton offers natural comfort, moisture absorption, and breathability — qualities that synthetic fibers often lack. When combined with anti-static yarn, the fabric maintains its soft hand-feel while adding reliable safety features.
Key Benefits:
- Excellent skin comfort
- Durable and washable performance
- Permanent anti-static protection
- Safe for long-term industrial use
3. Application Fields
This fabric is widely used in various protective garments where both comfort and safety are required:
- Oil & Gas Industry: Prevents sparks caused by static discharge.
- Electrical Maintenance: Ensures worker safety in high-voltage environments.
- Chemical Plants: Reduces the risk of static ignition in explosive atmospheres.
- Welding & Metalwork: Often used together with flame retardant treatment for dual protection.
4. How to Choose the Right Anti-static Fabric for Workwear
When sourcing anti-static fabric, buyers should consider the following aspects:
- Composition: Verify the cotton and conductive fiber ratio (e.g., 98% cotton / 2% carbon fiber or 99% Cotton 1% carbon fiber).
- Testing Standards: Check if it meets EN 1149 or ASTM F1506 standards.
- After-wash Performance: Ensure anti-static properties remain after multiple washes.
- Comfort & Weight: Choose proper GSM according to work conditions (e.g., 260–320 GSM).
5.FAQ – Cotton/Anti-Static Fabric
1. Anti-static fiber function
The 2% anti-static fiber effectively reduces static electricity accumulation, ensuring safer working conditions in electronic manufacturing, precision instruments, and flammable work environments.
2. Suitable applications
This fabric is suitable for industrial workwear, flame retardant clothing, and other applications requiring anti-static properties and comfort. It is widely used in the oil and gas industry to ensure reliable protection and safety.
3. Breathability and comfort
With cotton as the main component, the fabric provides softness and breathability, ensuring comfort during prolonged wear.
4. Washing and maintenance
The fabric should be machine washed or hand washed with normal water temperature and should not be exposed to high-heat drying. Flame-retardant treated fabrics should follow the specified care instructions to maintain protective performance.
5. Customization of weight and color
The fabric’s weight and color can be customized to meet specific requirements or customer needs.
5. SAFE GUARDER — Your Reliable Anti-static Fabric Supplier
SAFE GUARDER specializes in producing flame retardant and anti-static fabrics for professional workwear. Our 98% cotton 2% anti-static fabric provides stable conductivity, excellent durability, and outstanding comfort. We can also customize it with a flame retardant treatment (FR finish). This helps the fabric meet EN ISO 11611, EN ISO 11612, or EN 1149 certification requirements.
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