A new Textiles Intelligence report which analyses the role of flame resistant fibres and fabrics in protective apparel for hazardous environments is now available.

Report Summary

This report analyses the role of flame resistant fibres and fabrics in protective apparel for hazardous environments. It includes information on regulations and standards of flame resistance and flammability testing, as well as an analysis of key applications for flame resistant fabrics in firefighter apparel, industrial workwear, military clothing, and motor racing apparel and police uniforms.

The report highlights the latest products from major manufacturers of flame resistant fibres and fabrics, including: Basofil Fibers, DuPont, Evonik Fibres, Gun Ei Chemical Industry, Kaneka Corporation, Kermel, Lenzing, Optimer Brands, PBI Performance Products, Rhodia, Teijin Aramid, Toyobo and Westex.

Table of Contents

Flame resistant fibres and fabrics

Summary

Introduction

Flammability of fibres

Factors affecting the flammability of apparel

Flammability testing

Definition and measurement of flame resistance

Flame resistant fabrics

Flammability regulations and standards for fabrics and apparel

Applications of flame resistant fabrics in performance apparel

Key producers of flame resistant fibres and fabrics and their products

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Flame resistant fibres and fabrics

35 pages, published 1st Quarter 2011 

Report price: Euro 600.00; US$ 785.00 

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