Hi-vis takes the heat

New from Toray Textiles Europe,
ThermGuard High Visibility heat and
flame resistant fabric has been
designed to ensure workers are highly
conspicuous as well as protected
against thermal hazards. The fabric
has been developed in collaboration
with customers and end users, fibre
and chemical manufacturers and
independent laboratories to ensure
outstanding quality and comfort is
coupled with enhanced performance.

ThermGuard High Visibility can
be supplied in any EN 471 high
visibility colour including GO/RT
3279. The fabric conforms to industry
standards and in particular ISO
11612: 2008 for clothing that protects
against heat and flame, EN 471
GO/RT 3279 high visibility work wear
and EN 61482-1-1: 2009 protection
against the thermal hazards of an
electric arc with an open arc rating of
>8cal/cm2.