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Proven aramid protection

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.

Inherent FR fabrics

Product name Composition Weight (+- 5%) PPE requirements
Tecashield® - BV 9120 Nomex® Comfort: Nomex®/Para-Aramid/p140 265 g/m² B F E L S C D
Tecashield® - BV 170 Nomex® Comfort: Nomex/Para-Aramide/p140 160 g/m² F S
Tecashield® - BV 185 Nomex® Comfort: Nomex/Para-Aramid/p140 215 g/m² F E S C
Tecashield® - BV 190 Nomex® Comfort: Nomex/Para-Aramid/p140 255 g/m² F L E S C
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Ensured protection and comfort with high-quality inherently heat- and flame-retardant fabrics

Protective clothing made with Tecashield® inherently FR fabrics protect against:

Additional protective fabric features include:

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