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.