Arc flash-rated and flame-resistant pants and jeans are made from self-extinguishing materials to protect workers from burns. Arc flash protective garments meet NFPA 70E standards for use near electrical equipment where arc flash hazards exist. Arc flash and flame-resistant material resists burning and melting and is self-extinguishing. All arc flash clothing is flame-resistant but not all flame-resistant clothing is arc flash-rated. Different garment types are often worn together to provide more coverage.