Arc flash and flame-resistant clothing protects workers from burns in areas with sparks, open flame, and other potential fire hazards. It meets 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.