Jiangsu Textile Research Institute Inc.

Some people may ask whether flame retardant protective clothing is work clothing that will not burn? Many people have this misunderstanding, but it is not the case.

The main functions of flame retardant work clothes are flame retardant and body protection. Modern flame retardant protective clothing is made of special flame retardant materials. These materials have the properties of resisting flames and high temperatures. One common material is flame retardant polyester, which extinguishes quickly when exposed to flames, reducing fire damage to the skin. In addition to polyester, there are other flame retardant materials, such as flame retardant cotton, flame retardant polyester, etc., which play an important role in different working environments.

Therefore, it can be seen from the protection principle that flame retardancy does not mean that it does not burn. Flame retardant fabrics can self-extinguish the burned parts after leaving the fire source. There will be no secondary damage caused by continued burning of clothing, and valuable escape time will be gained.

Flame retardant protective clothing usually also has good breathability, which can ensure that workers remain comfortable when wearing it and reduce discomfort caused by wearing it for a long time. In addition, flame retardant clothing is also resistant to wear and corrosion, and can be used for a long time in harsh environments.