Flame-Resistant Protective Clothing Testing
What is Flame-Resistant Protective Clothing Testing?
Flame-resistant protective clothing must possess superior physical properties and durability to safeguard wearers from burn injuries during accidental fires or exposure to high temperature and intense heat. Besides protection, wearer comfort and mobility are also critical requirements.
Flame-resistant garments such as specialized firefighting suits, combat uniforms, and industrial safety apparel undergo systematic thermal and flame protection testing. These evaluations ensure the products' safety, performance reliability, and compliance with stringent industry standards to provide effective heat and flame resistance.
Test Items
Thermal Protection (Heat Transmission) Performance Evaluation
| Test Item | Test Standards | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Transmission Resistance on Exposure to Flame | ISO 9151 KS K ISO 9151 |
Measures the time taken for the back surface of the specimen to reach a specified temperature when exposed to an 80 kW/m² flame, assessing convective heat protection. |
| Radiant Heat Transmission Resistance | ISO 6942 KS K ISO 6942 |
Assesses the energy transmitted through the specimen and the time for the back surface temperature to rise under exposure to a radiant heat source at 1,100°C. |
| Contact Heat Transmission Resistance | ISO 12127-1 KS K ISO 12127-1 |
Evaluates the time for the back surface of the specimen to reach a specified temperature when in contact with a heated cylinder (100~500°C), assessing contact heat resistance. |