Flame retardant fabric and apparel
EP4547901B1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-27DALETEC AS
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DALETEC AS
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing flame-retardant fabrics lack a combination of high strength, stretch, abrasion resistance, comfort, softness, and moisture management properties, while also being durable and suitable for industrial and military applications.
Method used
A flame-retardant fabric comprising 35-55% modacrylic fiber, 25-45% cellulosic fiber, 10-25% polyamide fiber, 0.5-5% elastomeric fiber, and 0.5-5% antistatic fiber, with a basis weight of 225-400 g/m², utilizing crosslinked polyolefin-based elastomeric fibers for stretch and antistatic properties.
Benefits of technology
The fabric achieves high strength, stretch, abrasion resistance, comfort, and moisture transport, with excellent FR performance, industrial launderability, and controlled shrinkage, suitable for rugged environments.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a flame retardant fabric comprising 35-55% by weight of modacrylic fiber, 25-45% by weight of cellulosic fiber, 10-25% by weight of polyamide fiber, 0.5-5% by weight of elastomeric fiber, and 0.5-5% by weight of antistatic fiber, wherein the fabric has a basis weight of from 225 to 400 grams per square meter. The invention also relates to a flame retardant apparel made from the flame retardant fabric according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a flame retardant fabric comprising weaving or knitting the fabric according to the invention.
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