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Tecashield®-BV-170-Inherent-flame-resistant-fabrics

Tecashield® - BV 170

Proven aramid protection. 

Lightweight FR performance

Combines low weight and protection against industrial heat & flame hazards.

Antistatic protection

Protects against explosion risks due to the inclusion of P140 fibers.

Strong and durable

Proven Nomex® Comfort technology that provides high mechanical performance for extreme durability.

Technical specifications

  • Weight
    160 g/m²
  • Blend
    93% /5% /2%
  • Composition
    Nomex® Comfort: Nomex/Para-Aramide/p140
  • PPE requirements
    F S C
  • Level of comfort

    2/5

  • Level of durability

    5/5

Available colours
  • Aquamarine (89023) Aquamarine
    89023
  • Ink (89201) Ink
    89201
Certifications
  • General requirements
    EN ISO 13688: 2013
  • Anti-static for explosion risk
    EN 1149-5: 2018, EN 1149-3: 2004
  • Industrial flame & heat hazards
    EN ISO 11612 A1,B1,C1: 2015 (A1 = 100 x ISO 15797 - 75 ˚C)
  • Öko-Tex Standard 100, class 2
    Centexbel, no. 1308029

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Proven aramid protection.

Tecashield® is a collection of inherently heat- and flame-resistant fabrics, developed on the basis of meta-aramid and para-aramid fibres. They include Nomex® Essential, Nomex® Comfort and/or Lezing FR® solutions. 

Fabrics woven from aramid fibres have high thermal stability and are exceptionally durable. Tecashield® fabrics are particularly valued by oil & gas and chemical industries.

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