Flame-retardant aramid fabric in orange is used for fire and rescue suits.

Aramid 1313 fiber boasts a soft, white, fine, and fluffy appearance. The flame-retardant fabric featured in this post is made from a blend of 98% Aramid 1313 fiber and 2% antistatic fiber, and it sports an orange-red checkered pattern. Orange-red is a highly visible color that enhances the wearer’s visibility in low-light or smoky environments, significantly improving safety in hazardous conditions. Moreover, the checkered woven structure not only enhances the fabric’s aesthetic appeal but also boosts its mechanical strength and durability. This fabric combination fully leverages the exceptional flame-retardant properties and thermal stability inherent to Aramid 1313 fiber. By incorporating antistatic fibers, the material acquires permanent antistatic performance, meeting the stringent requirements for electrostatic protection in specialized working environments.

Characteristics of flame-retardant aramid 1313 fabric: 98% flame retardant, 2% antistatic (orange-checkered):

Long-lasting heat-resistant and flame-retardant properties

The intrinsic characteristic of aramid 1313 fiber is its flame-retardant property. Its limiting oxygen index (LOI) exceeds 28%, and it exhibits self-extinguishing behavior—once removed from the ignition source, combustion will automatically cease. This flame-retardant performance is an inherent property of the material and will not diminish over time, even after repeated washing, dry cleaning, or prolonged use. When exposed to high-temperature environments, the molecular structure of aramid 1313 fiber undergoes subtle changes. At extreme temperatures, the fiber expands and chars, forming a dense carbonized barrier. This barrier effectively prevents further heat transfer, thereby protecting the wearer from thermal injury.

Excellent mechanical strength and durability

Aramid 1313 flame-retardant fabric boasts high strength, excellent abrasion resistance, and superior tear resistance, making it ideally suited for manufacturing workwear that must withstand harsh physical environments. Aramid 1313 fabric can endure mechanical stresses in extreme working conditions and is resistant to damage from friction, stretching, or tearing. This exceptional durability makes aramid 1313 fabric particularly well-suited for industries such as firefighting and petrochemicals.

Stable chemical resistance

Aramid 1313 fiber exhibits outstanding chemical stability. Its chemical structure is exceptionally stable, enabling it to resist corrosion from most high-concentration inorganic acids and other chemicals. This material also boasts excellent resistance to hydrolysis and steam corrosion, maintaining stable performance even under high-temperature and high-humidity conditions.

Electrostatic Protection Mechanism

By incorporating 2% antistatic fibers into the weaving process, aramid 1313 fabric has achieved antistatic properties. In many industrial environments, static electricity buildup can pose serious safety hazards, including the potential to trigger explosions, fires, or disrupt the normal operation of electronic devices. The conductive fibers in the aramid 1313 blended fabric are evenly distributed throughout the fabric structure, ensuring that its antistatic performance remains unaffected by washing or wear.

Antistatic fibers prevent electrostatic discharge by releasing accumulated static charges, thereby reducing the risk of fires or explosions caused by static sparks in flammable and explosive environments. This antistatic mechanism is particularly well-suited for industries such as petroleum, chemical processing, and natural gas, where working environments typically involve both flammable substances and ignition sources. By combining antistatic properties with flame-retardant performance, these fabrics offer more comprehensive safety protection for workers in high-risk industries.

Applications of flame-retardant aramid 1313 fabric: 98% flame retardant, 2% antistatic (orange-checkered):

1. Firefighting and Emergency Rescue Field

When performing firefighting operations, firefighters face numerous hazards, including high temperatures, flames, and falling debris. Fire-resistant suits made from aramid 1313 provide highly effective protection. This material does not melt or drip at high temperatures and exhibits a unique property of charing and expanding upon exposure to fire, thereby creating an effective protective barrier between the skin and flames or high-temperature environments. Aramid 1313’s exceptional abrasion resistance and high tear strength enable it to withstand the friction and tearing often encountered at rescue sites, while also offering flame-retardant and fire-resistant properties. In addition to firefighting suits, aramid 1313 is also used in complementary protective gear such as fire helmets and flame-retardant gloves.

2. Metallurgy and Heavy Industry field

In industries such as metallurgy, coal mining, and heavy machinery manufacturing—where high-temperature working environments are common—aramid 1313 fabric is used to make high-temperature protective clothing. Workers in these industries frequently come into contact with high-temperature furnaces, molten metals, and hot processing equipment, exposing them to risks including high-temperature radiation, flying sparks, and accidental contact with hot surfaces. The excellent high-temperature resistance of aramid 1313 effectively shields workers from these thermal hazards, providing a reliable safety barrier. Welding suits made from aramid 1313 can block the intense heat generated by welding sparks and spatter, thereby preventing skin burns.

3. Power and Electronics Industry

This aramid flame-retardant fabric is blended with 2% antistatic fibers, giving it excellent electrical insulation properties and a very low dielectric constant. Its inherent dielectric strength ensures that it maintains outstanding electrical insulation performance even under high-temperature, low-temperature, and high-humidity conditions. In the power industry, aramid 1313 is used not only for protective clothing but also for transformer insulation materials and motor insulation components. In the electronics and electrical sector, flame-retardant fabrics can be employed in parts such as housings, partitions, gaskets, and insulating materials for electronic and electrical equipment, thereby enhancing their fire-resistant performance.

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