CarbonX®

  • Provides superior flame resistance
  • Higher limited oxygen index (LOI)
  • UV resistance
  • Non-shrinking
  • Non-melting
  • Odor absorbing
  • Available in 11oz. black woven or a 10oz. deep navy abrasion-resistant twill
  • Worn by race car drivers for fire protection

 

FR (Fire Retardant) Cotton

  • Cotton that has been treated with fire retarding chemicals
  • Offers good cooling properties
  • Fire retardant dissolves over time with cleaning and wear, requiring replacement

Kevlar®, Blended Kevlar® or PBI/KEVLAR®

  • Use up to 800 Degrees F
  • Holds 3.75lb metal pipe @ 1100 Degrees F for 7 seconds, with probable damage
  • PBI/Kevlar is a 40/60 blend and offers more comfort
  • Aluminized models reflect 90% of radiant heat
  • Used in bulletproof vests
  • Extra cut and abrasion resistance
  • Combusts at 1800 Degrees F

 

Nomex®

  • Used by firefighters, race car drivers, electricians and also in airline interiors
  • Highly flame resistant
  • Used in comfortable, long-term wear clothing
  • Will not support combustion in air
  • Flame resistance is part of the fabric, it cannot wash out
  • Aluminized models reflect 90% of radiant heat
  • Easily laundered
  • Offers excellent "flash" protection from fire
  • Not the best for long term heat exposure

 

Para-Aramid

  • A well-known type of aramid fiber (a para-aramid nylon) is commonly known by its DuPont trade name, Kevlar®     -Wikipedia
  • Generic Kevlar®

PBI

  • Polybenzimidazole blend
  • A synthetic fiber with no melting point that also does not ignite. Due to its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, it is often used by fire departments and space agencies     - Wikipedia
  • Available in 22oz. or 45oz. thicknesses
  • Use up to 1500 Degrees F
  • Superior abrasion resistance
  • 45oz. models offer a thick barrier for longer heat duration, but less dexterity

Rayon

  • Offers heat protection, but less comfort than others
  • Aluminized products reflect the majority of radiant heat

Zetex

  • Fiberglass weave
  • Use up to 1100 Degrees F
  • Withstands to -100 Degrees F
  • Holds 3.75lb metal pipe @ 1100 Degrees F for 12 seconds
  • Chemical and mildew resistant
  • Aluminized models reflect 90% of radiant heat
  • Low abrasion resistance - will wear quickly if used to open doors or handle rough objects.  Not recommended for repeated opening of kiln doors or the like.
  • UL Listed
  • Made in USA

Zetex Plus

  • Treated fiberglass weave
  • Use up to 2000 Degrees F
  • Withstands to -100 Degrees F
  • Double Palm model Holds 3.75lb metal pipe @ 1800 Degrees F for 22 seconds
  • Chemical and mildew resistant
  • Aluminized models reflect 90% of radiant heat
  • Good for quick movement of hot items
  • Leather reinforcement offers abrasion and cut resistance
  • UL Listed
  • Made in USA