Firefighter safety: 30 years in the making
Nearly 30 years ago, OTEGO (formerly Dickson PTL) was developing aluminised fabrics for personal protective equipment that would protect against lengthy exposure to radiant heat and to molten metal splashes, mostly for steel makers. Within the time, OTEGO developed another technology suitable for firefighters’ proximity suits, especially in airports.
For the first time, OTEGO will launch the FIRESHIELD at the INTERSCHUTZ: a four-layer complex unique on the market, for fire entry and proximity suits. Our aramid material is laminated with aluminium to provide a highly reflective surface that shields firefighters from deadly radiant heat (C4 level – ISO 11612) but also against extreme heat and intensive use. Indeed, FIRESHIELD is meeting strict standards such as EN 1486, GA 634 (China) and KFI (Korea).
Furthermore, it is the lightest solution on the market with a weight under 1000 g/m²! This allows firefighters to gain in mobility and reduce the risks of heat exhaustion.
Finally, it is odourless, chemical and abrasion resistant.
Even after 30 years, the innovation never stops at OTEGO. Our FIRESHIELD complex is now in the world’s top five in terms of quality and performance, and we will continue our mission to make firefighting safer.
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