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Why should synthetic clothing like polyester not be worn while welding?

Molten spatter melts through it.

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  1. Molten spatter melts through it ✔
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  3. It blocks the arc

Why: Molten material that splatters onto synthetic fabric melts through it, causing severe burns.

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Answer: Molten spatter melts through it. Molten material that splatters onto synthetic fabric melts through it, causing severe burns.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    any molten material that splatters onto synthetic material will melt directly through the fabric resulting in severe burns
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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