Allwear YC2121 Permanent Flame Retardant Balaclava – ARC 2, ATPV 12.0 cal/cm²

Overview

• The Allwear YC2121 is a permanent flame retardant balaclava that protects the head, neck and lower face of workers exposed to electric arc and flame hazards. It is made from 100% cotton at 300 GSM, a pre-shrunk fabric that stays comfortable in hot working conditions while keeping its flame-retardant performance. The ergonomic contoured fit covers the head and lower face, leaving an opening for the eyes, and a short peak at the front, while the circular drape extends over the neck and shoulders to protect the area most often left exposed between the collar and helmet. The balaclava is ARC 2 rated with an ATPV of 12.0 cal/cm², is compliant with NFPA 70E and ASTM, and carries a prominent FR label so supervisors can identify it at a glance. It is offered in one standard size that fits all, in Petrol Blue (YC-2121-PB) or Khaki (YC-2121-KH), to match FR coveralls and site colour codes.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Category	Flame Retardant Clothing – FR Head & Neck Protection
Brand	Allwear
Model Code	YC2121
Description	Permanent Flame Retardant Balaclava
Fabric	100% Cotton
Fabric Weight	300 GSM
Shrinkage	Pre-Shrunk
Flame Retardancy	Permanent Flame Retardant
Arc Rating (ATPV)	12.0 cal/cm²
Arc Rating Category	ARC 2
Compliance	NFPA 70E · ASTM
Coverage	Head, neck and lower face, with circular neck drape
Fit	Ergonomic contoured fit
Identification	Prominent FR label
Colors	Petrol Blue · Khaki
Color Codes	YC-2121-PB (Petrol Blue) · YC-2121-KH (Khaki)
Size	Standard – one size fits all
SKU	ALLWEAR-YC2121

Size & Color Table

Article Code	Color	Size
YC-2121-PB	Petrol Blue	Standard – one size fits all
YC-2121-KH	Khaki	Standard – one size fits all

Documentation & Standards

• The Allwear YC2121 is ARC 2 rated with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) of 12.0 cal/cm², and is compliant with NFPA 70E and ASTM. ATPV expresses how much incident energy the fabric can block before the wearer would be likely to receive a second-degree burn, and ARC 2 places the balaclava in Arc Rating Category 2 under NFPA 70E, the standard that sets electrical safety practice in the workplace, including the protective clothing required for each level of arc-flash hazard. For the customer, this means the balaclava can be specified as the head and neck layer of an ARC 2 PPE kit for electrical work, and its permanent flame-retardant cotton gives reliable protection against brief flame exposure in industrial plants.

• Additional reference standards for the Saudi market

• NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace: defines arc-flash PPE categories, including Category 2.

• ASTM F1506 — Performance specification for flame-resistant and arc-rated textile materials for wearing apparel used by electrical workers.

• ASTM F1959 — Test method for determining the arc rating (ATPV) of materials for clothing.

• NFPA 2112 and EN ISO 11612 — Related standards for flame-resistant garments protecting against flash fire and heat in industrial plants.

• SASO technical regulation for personal protective equipment — the Saudi regulatory framework for PPE placed on the KSA market.

• SABER — the Saudi electronic conformity platform for product and shipment certificates for goods entering the Kingdom.

Industrial Applications

• B2B Sectors — Detailed Engineering Use Case

Sector / Application	Engineering Use Case Details
Electrical Utilities & Substations	Worn as the head and neck layer of an ARC 2 PPE kit during switching, racking and testing on energised equipment, under a hard hat and with an arc-rated face shield.
Industrial Electrical Maintenance	For electricians working on switchgear, motor control centres and distribution panels in factories, where the circular drape protects the neck between the collar and the helmet.
Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical Plants	Permanent flame-retardant cotton covers the head and neck against brief flame exposure in process areas, alongside FR coveralls.
Plant Shutdowns & Hot Work Areas	Provides flame-retardant head cover for maintenance crews during turnarounds, worn under hard hats and alongside FR coveralls.
Power Generation & Desalination Plants	Suits operators and maintenance staff in high-voltage areas, with 100% cotton suited to the Saudi climate and colours that match site uniforms.

Supply Information

Field	Details
Lead Time	2-3 Business Days
Coverage	Riyadh · Dammam · Jeddah · Jubail · Yanbu · All KSA
Project Supply	Bulk and scheduled supply of FR PPE kits for company workforces, shutdowns and projects across the Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does ARC 2 rated mean?

• ARC 2 places the balaclava in Arc Rating Category 2 under NFPA 70E. With an ATPV of 12.0 cal/cm², it can be used as the head and neck layer of PPE for tasks assessed at Category 2.

Q2: Does the balaclava protect the face from arc flash on its own?

• The balaclava protects the head, neck and lower face. For arc-flash work, wear it with an arc-rated face shield and hard hat that match the PPE category of the task.

Q3: Will the flame-retardant protection wash out?

• The YC2121 is permanent flame retardant, built to keep its protection through the life of the garment when washed according to its care label.

Q4: What sizes and colours are available?

• One standard size fits all, in Petrol Blue (YC-2121-PB) or Khaki (YC-2121-KH).

Q5: Do you deliver across Saudi Arabia?

• Yes. Al-Najma Al-Wataniyah delivers to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Jubail, Yanbu and all regions of the Kingdom, with bulk supply for companies and projects.

Internal Links

• Completing your FR kit? Browse the GARIOX flame-retardant coverall.

• Working at a higher arc-flash category? Browse our electrical and arc flash protection range.

• Looking for more options? Browse our flame-resistant safety clothing range.

• Equipping a full workforce? Contact us for a project quotation.

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