The Indura® brand name was derived from "industrial (wash) durability," and was engineered to retain its FR properties for the life of the garment. Since Westex® introduced it in 1987, millions of garments made from Indura® have been part of protective clothing programs worldwide. Indura® continues to be popular among workers in the metal industry, and contractors seeking out FR protective clothing. Indura® is light, comfortable and breathable, yet protective.