What is the purpose of wearing anti-static clothing as part of PPE for munition handling?

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Static electricity can build up on clothing and surfaces and discharge as a spark, which can ignite sensitive energetic materials found in munitions. Anti-static clothing provides a controlled path for that buildup to flow to ground, dissipating charge and reducing the likelihood of a spark during handling, transfer, or assembly. This safety goal is why anti-static PPE is used in munition handling. It’s not about fashion, cooling, or hiding residues—the key purpose is to minimize static discharge and the ignition risk it can cause in environments with flammable or sensitive materials.