Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company, is launching a new product targeting the personal protection sector called FlameProTM Splash Protect. The flame and heat resistant protective fabric is engineered to be lightweight, soft and flexible while maintaining durability for long lasting wear. It is being showcased at this week’s National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo in San Diego, California, US.
Coats FlamePro Splash Protect is specifically designed to incorporate thermal resistance and metal-shedding properties which protect against radian heat, flame, metal molten splash and other smelting hazards. The satin feel of the fabric gives it softness and comfort yet it can also withstand molten aluminium at a temperature of up to 760 degrees Celsius. It is anticipated main uses would be by aluminium, iron and steel manufacturers as well as foundries.
