PPE: PRODUCT FOCUS PPE
ENHANCED PROTECTION WITHOUT ADDED WEIGHT
Ahead of its launch at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, from 21-24 April, Textilcolor introduces pyroshell, an innovative technology for flame-retardant textiles, which doubles reaction time and ensures high wearing comfort.
Flame-retardant textiles have long faced the same dilemma: the higher the level of protection, the greater the compromise in comfort, weight and breathability. This is especially important for workwear and protective clothing worn for long hours, where comfort is crucial to wearer acceptance and satisfaction. At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Swiss company Textilcolor AG will unveil pyroshell, an innovative flame-retardant technology designed to tackle this challenge. Protection is provided by a graphite-based functional layer integrated into the textile structure, which doubles the reaction time before burns occur while significantly enhancing comfort. The material does not release any toxic fumes and offers textile manufacturers entirely new opportunities to design and produce protective and functional garments. It is also durable enough to withstand up to 50 industrial washes.
“With pyroshell, we are presenting a flame-retardant technology at Techtextil for the first time that combines safety with comfort,” said Detlef Fischer, CEO of Textilcolor AG. “It provides protection in critical situations without compromising comfort in everyday wear.”
THIN EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE LAYER DELIVERS HIGH FLAME PROTECTION
The demands on modern protective textiles are continuously increasing. In addition to regulatory requirements, ergonomics, breathability and low weight
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play a central role. Traditional flame-retardant solutions often rely on inherently flame-resistant specialty fibres or additional chemical treatments, which can make garments heavy, stiff and uncomfortable. Modern solutions such as pyroshell provide high levels of protection without compromising comfort, making them suitable for a wide range of applications – from police, security and special forces to energy companies and industrial workers in high-risk environments such as oil, gas or high-voltage networks. Conventional flame- protection garments often have two major drawbacks: they can release harmful fumes when exposed to heat and are typically heavy, stiff or uncomfortable in everyday use. This creates a trade-off between maximum flame protection and wearability. Pyroshell was developed to address this challenge, offering reliable safety while maintaining comfort.
PYROSHELL DOUBLES THE REACTION TIME BEFORE BURNS OCCUR
Pyroshell consists of a flexible expandable graphite layer combined with a thin, non-melting and non-combustible carrier layer, which serves as a stable protective base. This component is integrated as a separate layer between textile fabrics without restricting comfort or freedom of movement. A key differentiator is that it can be applied to a wide variety of fabrics, including polyamide, polyester, Cordura-like materials, and stretch textiles. The technology
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