Monthly Archives: April 2014

Pyrovatex: Flame Retardant Fabric Focus Part 4

Posted on 23/04/2014 by Future Content

      Pyrovatex is a flame retardant treatment for use with cellulosic (plant based) fibre fabrics or fabric blends where the synthetic component does not exceed 25%. The focus here is on keeping fabrics soft and breathable while maintaining … Continue reading →

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KERMEL: Flame Retardant Materials Focus Part 4

Posted on 16/04/2014 by Future Content

Originally designed for the French army in the 1960s, Kermel had to offer a blend of comfort, flexibility and give to handle the rigours of war, and protection from flames, fires and even chemicals. The link with the military continues to this … Continue reading →

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CANTEX: Flame Retardant Material Focus Part 3

Posted on 10/04/2014 by Future Content

Manufactured by Swedish company Tranemo, Cantex is a flame retardant material with a cotton feel and a weight of 350g/m2. Consisting of an inherent flame retardant fibre, pure cotton and a carbon fibre it means that, like last week’s focus: Nomex, Cantex … Continue reading →

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UK Fire Protection Agencies

Posted on 03/04/2014 by Future Content

Contacts Fire Protection Association London Road Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0RH 01608 812 500, fpa@thefpa.co.uk Association For Specialist Fire Protection  Kingsley House, Ganders Business Park, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9LU 01420 471612 BAFE Bridges 2, The Fire Service College, … Continue reading →

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