Heat and flame-resistant clothing – ThermGuard

Textile manufacturer Toray Textiles Europe Ltd has launched what it says is a revolutionary range of heat and flame-resistant fabrics – ThermGuard™ High Visibility and ThermGuard™ Molten Repel.

The patent-pending fabrics are designed to protect industrial workers from thermal hazards, low visibility, electric arcs and molten-metal splashes, and have been developed specifically for those working in utilities, rail, chemical and petrochemical, airports, foundries and heavy industry.

Toray says ThermGuard™ High Visibility can be supplied in any EN 471 high-visibility colour, including GO/RT 3279. It adds that the fabric conforms to ISO 11612: 2008 for clothing that protects against heat and flame, EN 471 GO/RT 3279 for high-visibility workwear, and EN 61482-1-1: 2009 for protection against electric arc. The fabric is described as breathable, comfortable and retains excellent light, colour and wash fastness.

ThermGuard™ Molten Repel is described as a unique high-performance durable fabric that protects against large and small molten metal splashes. Toray says because of the combined technology of Teflon® and meta aramid the fabric has ‘non-stick’ and heat and flame-resistant properties, so it ‘repels’ molten metal splashes. It is comfortable to wear and durable, retaining its properties for more than 50 washes, while still conforming to ISO 11612: D3 and E3.

To find out more, visit www.ttel.co.uk

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