PPE: PRODUCT FOCUS PPE
allows for a lower overall weight while providing greater design flexibility.
In everyday use, the intermediate pyroshell layer remains dormant, giving garments the feel of standard workwear or outdoor clothing. It responds only when exposed to heat or flames exceeding 180C, and if the outer textile layer is damaged, it activates to provide protective performance. The embedded expandable graphite rapidly swells to 40 to 60 times its original volume, forming a stable protective barrier that effectively shields the wearer from heat and flames. It prevents further burning and stops molten material from dripping onto the skin. Tests have shown that pyroshell doubles the reaction time before burns occur compared with conventional materials, offering a significant safety advantage for the wearer. As a reactive safety solution, the protection is virtually invisible in everyday wear, yet permanently present and activates precisely when needed. It remains reliable even after 50 industrial washes.
MAXIMUM PROTECTION WITHOUT COMPROMISING COMFORT OR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
A key advantage of pyroshell is its combination of high protective performance and comfort. The material contains no halogen- or phosphorus-based chemicals, ensuring that no toxic fumes are released in the event of fire. At the same time, the fabric remains lightweight, flexible and breathable, a crucial factor for comfort and acceptance during daily use. Depending on the fabric construction or material combination of the end product, pyroshell meets European standards for protective clothing against heat, flames and thermal hazards, as well as requirements for limited flame spread. The material is also suitable for protection against electric arcs, making it ideal for applications in high-voltage environments. Additional protective properties, such as electrostatic dissipation or chemical splash resistance, can also be integrated. pyroshell can be tailored to different applications and combined with other functional technologies. Manufacturers benefit from design flexibility and the ability to develop protective solutions based on common synthetic fabrics.
Under the motto Specialty Chemicals Designed for You, we will be presenting pyroshell to a broad professional
audience for the first time at Techtextil in Frankfurt. This expands our product range with a forward-looking solution for integrated flame protection and opens up new application areas in protective and functional clothing," said Fischer. Pyroshell complements the other brand technologies on display at the trade fair stand: coolcolors reduces heat build-up in textiles under sunlight, improving thermal comfort and UV protection. Dry³ ensures rapid drying and effective moisture management. enerG uses a titanium-mineral matrix to selectively reflect the body's far-infrared energy, and RepelPro provides an eco-friendly, PFC-free water and dirt repellency for weather-resistant textiles.
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