Mertex is an uncovered textile fire hose. What makes Mertex different from other textile hoses is that it has an extruded inner lining of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). This gives a higher quality hose with excellent water flow compared to rubber lined textile hoses, as well as excellent adhesion level of the TPU lining to the weave. No hot melt adhesives which are vulnerable to delamination. This lightweight and flexible fire hose has been developed after high quality Norwegian standards and is manufactured according to BS 6391 – type 1. The Mertex hose carries the MED certificate and Wheel Mark for marine services.
The light weight and good mechanical properties make Mertex the preferred solution for small spaced firefighting, such as in factories, maritime industries and refineries where quick deployment and response time is crucial to reduce the dramatic consequences of a fire.