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MATERIAL The difference between our GORE-TEX® (GXH) fabric and other
inherently flame retardant fabrics is that GXH has an anti-static
Flame retardant fabrics are used to make garments harder to ignite membrane, while the rest have antistatic fibres in the weave. GORE-
and to impede flame spread. If a fabric is described as “flame TEX® fabrics is also wind and waterproof as well as breathable.
retardant”, this does not mean, however, that the fabric is not
flammable. The purpose of flame retardancy is to halt the ARAMIDES - NOMEX®
combustion process in various ways. Most synthetic fibres ignite
easily and then melt. Cotton, on the other hand, is harder to ignite An inherently flame retardant and temperature resistant fabric
but burns for longer and more fully. In principle, wool is not made from special meta-aramid fibre yarn.The fabric is made up of
flammable, in tests, it can withstand contact with a glowing aramid rings linked by aramid bonds. It is non-combustible in air
cigarette without starting to burn. Due to the properties of these and will not melt or drip. When exposed to intense heat, the fabric
different materials, we have developed different collections of carbonizes and thickens, forming a virtually impenetrable barrier.
garments to meet different purposes. We have developed NOMEX® offers permanent protection that does not wash or wear
collections in inherently flame retardant fabrics and in flame away. In fact, durability tests conducted by DuPont show no
retardant treated fabrics. We also make inherently flame retardant deterioration of fabric strength, dimension stability or appearance –
underwear with a wool base. even after 200 washes.
LOI VALUE FLAME RETARDANT TREATED
FABRICS – PROBAN® OR PYROVATEX.
Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) measures the lowest oxygen content at
These include cotton and polyester fabrics and cotton fabrics
which the material burns by itself after being ignited. Air contains treated with flame retardant chemicals that inhibit or suppress the
combustion process. Flame retardant treated fabrics are treated
approximately 21 % oxygen. Easily flammable materials have a LOI with a flame retardant chemical that forms a bond at the molecular
level with the cellulose in the cotton fibres. Our Flamtech®-
value of about 20 % or lower. One example is cotton, which has an collection is made from flame retardant treated fabrics. When flame
comes into contact with the fabric, the fabric releases a small
LOI of 16 – 18 %. The lowest limit for fabrics that are difficult to amount of gas, displacing the oxygen and extinguishing the flame.
The fabric does not melt or drip onto the skin, as it creates a
ignite is about 25 %, which is roughly the case for wool. protective char barrier.These fabrics are durable provided that they
are washed in accordance with our instructions. Flame retardant
WOOL 25 % treated fabrics can be domestically or industrially laundered.
Flame retardant treated cotton 28 % UNDERWEAR
Flame retardant treated wool 30–32 %
Our underwear sets in the materials MOF and MFR, are made from
Meta-aramid 30 % a blend of modacrylic, cotton and elastane. Modacrylic fibres have
an inherent anti-flame protection that cannot be washed or
Modacrylic 33 % rubbed off. Combined with cotton, it provides a soft, strong
material with good thermal insulation properties. The Safe
Modacrylic/cotton mix 35 % underwear from Devold® is made from a blend of Merino wool and
viscose FR®. Merino wool is a soft wool that is naturally anti-flame.
INHERENT FLAME RETARDANT viscose FR® is a viscose fibre with inherent anti-flame that cannot
FABRICS – MODACRYLIC OR ARAMIDES be washed or rubbed off. The combination is a material that both
keeps you warm and is very comfortable to wear. All our materials
The unique molecular structure of the yarn fibres makes them are preshrunk and can be machine washed.
naturally flame retardant without chemical treatment. The fibre
contains antimony salts for highest FR performance which stops LEATHER PRODUCTS
the spread and continuation of burning. Inherently flame
retardant fibres minimise burn injuries by creating a protective We also have welding aprons in split leather, which can naturally
barrier between the heat source and the wearer’s skin. And as the withstand welding sparks and can prolong the lifetime of your
flame protection is not applied as a coating but is rather an welding clothes.
integral part of the fibre structure, it cannot be washed or worn
away. The protective properties are permanent and retained USEFUL
throughout the lifetime of the garment. No further treatments or INFORMATION
re-treatments are required. Inherently flame retardant fabrics
are suitable for either domestic or industrial laundering. LAYERING
MODACRYLIC – PROTEX • F lame retardancy prevents flames from spreading. However, heat
AND PROTAL FIBRE MIXES can spread through the garment causing the skin to burn. If you
wear flame retardant trousers, they will protect against heat for a
Our Flamestat collection is made from a light and flexible high- certain period.The period of time during which you are protected is
performance inherently flame retardant fabric. This fabric is made doubled if you also wear flame retardant underwear. If you work in a
from a blend of modified acrylic fibres, long fibre cotton, strong cold environment and wear lined flame retardant garments together
polyamide fibres and antistatic fibres. This unique mix is both soft with flame retardant underwear, you are protected for even longer.
and comfortable against the skin and at the same time strong and The same applied to electric arc certified garments; wearing flame
durable for workwear, providing effective, long-term protection. retardant underwear or several layers will increase protection.
Modacrylic fabrics shed metal electrode splashes extremely
effectively. This prevents heat transmission burns since no hot • T he garments should be worn buttoned. Protection is impaired if the
metal pieces remain on the fabric in event of an arc accident. garment is worn in combination with non-flame retardant garments.
The fabric is cotton-like in appearance and is inherently flame
retardant. It provides excellent heat insulation and prevents • B efore putting on your garment, check that it is not damaged. As
second-degree burns. It is also quick-drying and has excellent a wearer, you should also make sure you know how to take the
moisture management properties. When flames come into contact garment off quickly in the event of an accident.
with the fabric, the modacrylic fibres release a small amount of
protective gas, displacing the oxygen and extinguishing the flame. • We recommend that welders use a leather welding apron to
The fabric does not melt or drip onto the skin as it creates a strong protect other welding garments from sparks.
protective char barrier. Superior quality, comfort, strength and
protection in one great package.
Our Flamestat collection is tested and approved for industrial
laundry according to ISO 15797 and is also OEKO-TEX® certified.
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