Fire DFND Shirts

Fire-resistant shirts (sometimes called fire-retardant shirts) are made from materials designed to resist ignition, self-extinguish, and reduce melting and dripping under heat exposure. Regular cotton tees can ignite and keep burning, and many common synthetics can melt. With our FR designs, we focus on No Melt, No Drip performance and fiber systems that help create a protective barrier.

You’ll also see standards language that you won’t find on everyday shirts. For example, most of our FR shirts in this collection are listed as ARC Rating = 4.8 and reference NFPA 70E / ASTM F1506, which are tied to performance requirements for occupational protective apparel in thermal and arc-related environments.

Yes. A fire department shirt is only one component of a broader PPE system.

Our fire shirts are designed to serve as a protective base layer or uniform option, but they do not replace turnout gear, outer shells, gloves, or other required protection. Your department’s SOPs and the hazards present determine the full setup.

For example, our FR Performance Polo works well as a uniform option with added duty features like shoulder inserts for a radio strap and a microphone loop under the placket. It’s built for station wear and operational movement, not as a substitute for structural firefighting gear.

Follow the care label, and avoid laundering practices that can damage or contaminate FR performance. One advantage of inherent FR fibers is that the protective properties are built into the material and are commonly described as not washing out through normal laundering.

Good practice also means keeping FR garments clean and free of contaminants that can affect performance in the field. If your work environment includes oils or other flammables, treat washing and storage as part of your protective routine, just like inspecting other fire department clothing.

Yes—DFND’s fire T-shirts are designed to feel like performance gear, not stiff workwear. On key styles, we build in moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and antimicrobial performance features to help you stay comfortable on duty, along with lightweight FR fabric intended for training and daily use.

For crews relying on fire dept shirts, comfort details are important: raglan sleeve construction on certain models supports range of motion, and the fit details are built for movement. If your department adds identification or a unit mark on the front, keep decoration methods consistent with your uniform program and vendor guidance.

Short-sleeved shirts focus on breathability and airflow, while long-sleeved firefighter shirts provide coverage that can help reduce skin exposure. For station wear, short-sleeve fire department T-shirts can be the go-to for comfort. When you want more coverage, a long-sleeve FR shirt (such as our FR Performance LS shirts) can provide added protection at the arms without moving up to heavier layers. 

Within DFND USA’s range, there are also long-sleeve options built around different constructions, including specialized styles like the Flight Deck jersey, which uses a different fabric blend and design approach than the standard FR performance tees. That’s why it helps to match the cut and sleeve length to how you’ll wear it—standalone as a uniform top, or under outer protection.

We design and manufacture our fire-resistant shirts in the USA, delivering performance you can rely on shift after shift.