Who’s buying the FR around here? You or your company?

It’s complicated, but the short answer is it goes both ways.

In the U.S., arc and flame-resistant (FR) clothing is classified as PPE. That means employers are required to provide it when the job calls for it. Harsh reality: companies often go with the cheapest imported gear. Stuff that’s uncomfortable, poorly made, and doesn’t last and some people even develop rashes.

So, what happens next? Employees buy their own FR. It’s what they wear day in and day out so they want gear that fits right and holds up. The result? Crews show up in a patchwork of mismatched clothing, with everyone wearing something different.

Big companies often get locked into deals with suppliers who keep you in their ecosystem of products.  It seems like they offer lots of choices until they don’t. These suppliers are famous for “bait and switch”, availability and prices which push the employee to choose what the supplier has in stock (usually the stuff they get kickbacks on). Nobody wins. 

At Benchmark FR, we’ve been solving these problems for over 20 years. We manufacture comfortable, high-performance FR clothing right here in USA, and we sell directly to individuals, companies, and suppliers across the U.S. and beyond.

✅ Easy Ordering for Your Company

We love working with companies, especially the ones who care about getting it right. We outfit full crews with matching, comfortable gear for both men and women.  Most prefer to give their workers a fixed spend or garment selection, letting them order directly through a custom Uniform Portal we build and manage.

No juggling returns, sizes, or repairs. You stay focused on the job—we handle the logistics.

Ready to simplify your FR program?
👉 See How Our Managed FR Program Works →

👷♂️ For Individual Workers

Tired of waiting on your company to get you decent FR? You’re not alone.

Work directly with us to pick what fits, what feels right, and what works best for your job. We make it easy to Personalize your FR, adding logos to your gear so you can stand out. No middleman. No cheap imports. Just top-tier FR gear that’s comfortable, built to last, and ships straight to you.

Take control of your FR.
👉 Pick Your Own Gear Today →