Flamebuster HRC2 inherent hi-vis reflective coverall

The Flamebuster HRC2 is a one piece flame resistant coverall built for crews who need hi vis cover and FR protection in the same garment. The flame resistance is inherent, so it comes from the fibre itself rather than a coating that can wear off over time. That matters on jobs where a worker lives in the same overall shift after shift.

The detailing suits a full day in the garment. There is a concealed placket over a two way zipper, backed up with heat resistant press studs, plus full gusset sleeves that give your arms room when you reach overhead. Pockets sit where you would want them: angled fronts, cargo pockets at the hips and thighs, and a left chest pocket with a pen divide. Gas detector loops sit at the shoulder so a monitor can clip where it is meant to.

It carries FR perforated reflective tape rated for day and night use, and the build uses twin needle stitching with reinforced stress points so the seams hold up to repeated wear. If you want to read the full listing or check sizing before you order, the Done Right Safety product page has the detail.

Working out if it suits the job

Start with what your site demands. If the work has an arc flash or flash fire risk and you also need to be seen, an inherent FR hi vis coverall like this one covers both jobs in a single garment. Inherent FR means the protection is part of the fibre, so it does not wash out the way a treated finish can. The exact protection class and any standards the garment is certified to should be confirmed on the Done Right Safety product page or the manufacturer datasheet, since those details are not listed here.

Think about what you carry. The hip and thigh cargo pockets, angled front pockets and the pen divide on the chest pocket suit a worker who keeps tools, a phone and a notebook on them. The shoulder gas detector loops are worth checking against the monitor you actually use, so the clip sits where it should.

Checking fit before a shift

With a one piece coverall, range of movement is the thing to test. Reach overhead, squat and kneel in it. The full gusset sleeves and darted knees are built to give you that movement, but you still want enough room across the shoulders and seat so the garment is not pulling when you climb or crouch. Make sure the two way zipper runs freely and the press studs over the placket all sit flat.

Care and inspection

Follow the care instructions on the garment label, since FR clothing can have specific washing requirements to keep the fabric performing. Before each shift, look over the reflective tape, the seams at the reinforced stress points, and the stud closures. Retire the coverall if the fabric is torn, heavily contaminated with flammable material, or if the FR performance is in any doubt. Confirm care and service life details on the product page or datasheet.

The four coveralls below are like for like, same type FR coveralls stocked by Done Right Safety, so the comparison is a genuine head to head rather than a swap for an adjacent garment. The Flamebuster is in the first column.

The real split here is fabric and use case. The Flamebuster leans into pocket layout and gas monitor loops, which suits a worker who lives in the suit and carries gear. If heat stress is your main problem, the Bisley APEX and the Force 360 Defender both build in ways to stay cooler, the APEX through mesh ventilation and a combination fabric weight, the Defender through a lightweight breathable triple layer.

If a listed protection standard is the deciding factor, the DNC Patron Saint and the Force 360 Defender both name one on their listings (ISO 11612:2008 and EN 14116 respectively), while the Flamebuster's standards are not stated in this listing and should be confirmed on its product page. The DNC is also the heaviest fabric of the four, which tends to mean more durable but warmer.

As an FR hi vis coverall, the Flamebuster covers the practical bases well. The inherent flame resistance is the headline: protection that is part of the fibre rather than a finish, which is what you want for a garment worn day in, day out. The pocket layout, the gas detector loops at the shoulder, and the reinforced twin needle stitching all point to a coverall meant for real industrial wear rather than light duty.

What is clearly confirmed on the listing: the inherent FR construction, the day and night FR reflective tape, the closure system, and the pocket and gusset detailing. What we cannot confirm from the listing is the specific protection class, any certified standard, the fabric weight, and the size range. Those are the points a buyer with a strict site spec should verify on the Done Right Safety product page or the manufacturer datasheet before committing.

For a crew that needs FR and hi vis in one garment with plenty of storage, this is an easy one to shortlist. Just match the protection level to your site's risk assessment first.