When our Salisbury arc flash clothing needs to be cleaned, are there any special directions we must follow to do this correctly? Also, how many washings can the garments withstand?

There are guidelines to follow when washing the clothes. Normal machine wash and dry is acceptable. However, avoid fabric softeners and bleaches because they may create a build up of chemicals or deteriorate the fabric. WESTEX (manufacturer of Indura Ultra Soft) has washed Indura Ultra Soft garments over 300 cycles without a reduction of any FR properties in tests.