Characteristics of Flame Resistant Clothing

The firemen we usually see are all dressed in fire suits, because fire suits are one of the important equipment to protect fire workers, who must wear when putting out fire. They are used to provide thermal protection for their upper and lower torso, head and neck, arms and legs. 

There are two main types of fire-fighting clothing. One is conjoined, and the other is separated from the lower garment. Shanghai C&G here mainly explain the characteristics of firefighting clothing.

Firefighting clothing has the following functional characteristics:

1.Firefighting clothing is mainly used for fire prevention, so it must have fire resistance, heat resistance and heat insulation, as well as strong toughness to prevent the impact and collision of sharp objects. In addition, it should have the ability to prevent the damage of chemicals to the skin. 

2.Adapt the changes in the external environment, such as cold and warm, wind and rain, and be able to maintain physical strength and energy

3.In terms of work efficiency, the fire protection clothing should be made of cloth with good telescopic performance, so that it is more convenient and comfortable to move.

4.In terms of safety management and overall planning of the army, it is necessary to be effective between superiors and subordinates to ensure that the fire service plays its due role.

The advantages of the fire suit are high safety (including X protection, high body protection), easy movement, not easy to get wet, good waterproof, good cold resistance, good function and appearance; The disadvantages are poor heat dissipation, difficult to remove body heat, high cost and heavy clothing weight.