PROTEX™

Protex™ is a modified acrylic (modacrylic) fibre designed for workwear and industrial applications. This means that it has all the atttributes of an acrylic fibre: softness, lightness and good handle as well as the added benefit of flame retardancy.

This is due to the co-polymerization within the production process, involving flame retardants, which result in permanent flame retardancy.

As a modacrylic gains its flame retardancy through a co-polymerization process, the attributes are built into the molecular structure - i.e. they are inherent, and cannot be washed out or worn away.

This is an excellent reason for using Protex™ - it takes away the worry of product performance, as the flame-retardancy will remain as good as on the day it was produced, and the wearer will remain protected. In fact, Protex™ fabrics can meet EN 531, Parts A, B and C - the basic European standard for workwear.

As a blending fibre, Protex™ offers great design and colour possibilities. Cationic dyeing allows for a wide range of bright and vibrant shades, including high-visibility yellow.

You can also change its performance by blending with other performance fibres for specific end uses.