I'm glad you're doing better, burns sure suck, I've never had anything bigger than a silver dollar, but even something that small the healing process sucks.

I have a nice welding jacket my uncle bought me, still with tags on my hook at the wash sink, because I wanted to keep it nice. stupid! you'd think I'd know better. From now on though I'll wear it.

I'm curious about the fabric, it looks like standard flannel, and not new (the fuzzies on new flannel can be dangerous too) but I wonder if it is a blend and/or stain/water repellant? I have a theory about those things is the reason I ask.

I say for a shop, cotton, plain cotton, or maybe hemp. but never anything synthetic and nothing treated. I once was using a grinding to cut a piece out of the back of a computer cabinet (I was on way to work, had forgotten to do the night before) and was wearing my slacks. standard khaki type, semi-casual/dress, stain repellant and wrinkle free. Wasn't wearing a shop apron as was a fast deal and I thought I'd be out the door. I feel heat on my crotch, figure it's from some of the sparks coming my way. I look down, the crotch of my pants was on fire!!!!!!! I quickly tapped it out with my hand, my underwear underneath were black and my nuts were uncomfortable all day even though they were only red. very close call. Since then I've always worn jeans or my cotton dickies.

Now I'll wear the welding jacket too.

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