Fire Proximity Suit
The Fire Proximity Suit is engineered for close-approach operations in extreme heat environments such as metal processing, petrochemical facilities, furnace maintenance, and high-temperature industrial sites. Using an aluminized outer layer with aramid-based reinforcement, the suit provides robust radiant heat protection while maintaining mobility for short-duration tasks near active heat sources.
Weighing only 4,429 g (9.76 lbs), it delivers full-body coverage with a hood, jacket, bib pants, gloves, and boots, ensuring reliable protection for emergency response teams and industrial operators working in zones with elevated thermal exposure.
The Fire Proximity Suit is constructed using a three-layer composite system designed for controlled approach work around high radiant heat. Its aluminized outer shell, made from Ibena Silver Star fabric bonded to an aramid substrate, reflects a large portion of incident radiant energy and slows surface heating when approaching furnaces, casting lines, flare zones, or molten-metal operations. Beneath this reflective barrier, a 170 g flame-retardant felt insulation layer stabilizes internal temperatures by reducing conductive heat flow, maintaining structural integrity without collapsing, carbonizing, or distorting under repeated thermal cycles. The inner lining consists of a soft, breathable cotton layer that manages moisture, enhances comfort, and ensures natural movement when operating tools or wearing breathing apparatus.
Together, these layers maintain flexibility and predictable performance under high thermal loads, enabling personnel to conduct short-range interventions without compromising mobility or protection. The materials demonstrate strong resistance to burning, melting, dripping, or dimensional change, retaining 0% shrinkage and color stability under elevated temperatures. With a static water-pressure resistance of 24 kPa (3.48 psi), the suit also offers a barrier against steam flashes and incidental hot-liquid splashes frequently encountered in close-proximity industrial environments. This combination of radiant heat reflectivity, insulation stability, and operator comfort makes the Fire Proximity Suit a dependable solution for approach-level thermal protection.
| Parameter | Metric | Imperial |
| Structure | Three-layer composite | Same as Metric |
| Weight | 4,429 g | 9.76 lbs |
| Outer Layer | Aluminized aramid-based fabric | Same as Metric |
| Insulation Layer | 170 g flame-retardant felt | Same as Metric |
| Comfort Layer | Soft cotton lining | Same as Metric |
| Flame Resistance | No sustained flame, no melting | Same as Metric |
| Tear Strength | Weft 4,800 N; Warp 4,700 N | Weft 1,079 lbf; Warp 1,057 lbf |
| Peeling Strength | 16 N / 30 mm | 3.6 lbf / 1.18 in |
| Static Water Pressure | 24 kPa | 3.48 psi |
| Dimensional Stability | 0% shrinkage; no discoloration | Same as Metric |
| Components | Hood, jacket, bib pants, gloves, boots | Same as Metric |
| Key Capabilities | Radiant heat protection, thermal insulation, splash resistance | Same as Metric |
Radiant Heat Shielding: Aluminized outer shell reflects high radiant energy for close-approach operations around furnaces and flare zones.
Thermal Insulation System: 170 g flame-retardant felt layer delays heat transfer for predictable performance under sustained exposure.
Lightweight and Flexible: Total weight of 4,429 g supports mobility during furnace inspections and emergency interventions.
High Fire Resistance: No sustained flame, melting, or dripping during testing; stable structure under repeated heating cycles.
Full-Body Coverage: Includes hood, jacket, bib pants, gloves, and boots for complete approach-level protection.
Dimensional Stability: 0% shrinkage and no discoloration under high-temperature exposure.
Steam & Splash Resistance: 24 kPa (3.48 psi) water-pressure resistance for protection against steam bursts and hot-liquid splashes.
Metallurgical Operations: Suitable for workers near casting lines, smelting furnaces, and high-radiation heat sources.
Oil & Gas Response: Reflects intense heat during petrochemical fires and flare-stack maintenance.
Glass & Ceramics Production: Protects operators working around kilns, annealing furnaces, and high-temperature chambers.
Chemical & Power Facilities: Supports tasks around reactors, boilers, and high-temperature maintenance zones.
This proximity suit is designed according to approach-level thermal protection practices used in industrial high-heat environments. Testing aligns with performance indicators for aluminized protective clothing, including flame resistance, dimensional stability, thermal insulation, and splash protection benchmarks. (No formal certification claimed unless required by project specifications.)
