The NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting, for instance, called for an outer layer of flame-resistant fabric that would not be destroyed through charring ...

Noncombustible and flame-retardant garments are also reportedly effective in preventing accidents as they can keep the fire from spreading. Should clothing catch fire, wearers are advised to try ...

The base materials are not new: Kevlar and Nomex, two common fibers in flame-resistant clothing, were first developed in the 1960s. But these clothes’ fiber blends and construction are always in ...

The "Profile of Tencate Protective Fabrics: Blazing a Trail in Flame Resistant Fabrics for Protective Clothing and Workwear" company profile from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ...

Spartanburg, SC – Milliken & Company announced the launch of Milliken Assure™, North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear. The new ...