Protal 5 provides a globally compliant lightweight fabric. The unique blend has a super-strength, rip-stop grid that significantly increases the overall performance of this fabric, enabling a practical and extremely lightweight solution. For the first time, comfort and safety is now introduced to this market sector which has previously been dominated by aramid-only fabrics.
Features and Benefits of Protal® 5
Inherently FR
- Permanent FR performance for lifetime of the garment
- Does not wash out
- Increased FR performance: EN 11612 A1 and A2 achievable. EN 15614 achievable. NFPA 2112 and 1977 achievable.
- No chemical treatments or re-treatments
- More environmentally friendly than treatments
- No unpleasant odours
- Added security (safety)
- Improved mechanical properties
- More comfortable than treated cotton
Patent Protected Blend
- Unique invention technology
- Security against copying
Blending Fibre
- Multi fibre blend
- Light weight with high strength
Technical Fibre Blend
- Intimate, multi fibre blend
- Strictly controlled
- Partner spinners only
- Managed supply chain only
Easily Dyed
- Hi-visibillity yellow and orange
- Multiple shades available
- Cationic dyes for cost effective dyeing
- Good colour fastness for longer life
- Good batch to batch consistency
Target Market
- Universally compliant FR workwear (EN 11612 & NFPA 2112)
- Military
- Wildland firefighting
Most Common Applications
- Woven coverall, Jacket, trouser, shirting
- High Visibility Orange Polo shirts