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Alexium conducts PyroMan burn test on military uniform

04 Nov '15

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Alexium, developers of leading edge chemical solutions for the military and commercial sectors, have performed the PyroMan burn testing on October 21, 2015, on US military uniform.

The testing was completed at NC State TPACC (Textile Protection and Comfort Center). This state-of-the-art facility is certified to complete this extensive testing on predictive body burn analysis.

The test meets military requirements for the FR Army Combat Uniform and consists of a four second full manikin body burn. The PyroMan comprises of a fully instrumented, life-sized manikin used to evaluate the performance of thermally protective clothing. Housed in a large fire test chamber, the PyroMan system provides safe, controlled, repeatable exposures of flame threats. PyroMan is a highly sophisticated instrument used to study garment and body reaction to intense heat and flames. Computerised analysis of manikin sensor response indicates potential tissue burn injury to a wearer, burn area, and severity, according to a press release.

Through these trials, Alexium was able to evaluate how the Alexiflam FR Chemistry compares to non-treated NyCo army combat uniforms. The results showed a significant decrease in body burn and a dramatic decrease in after flame of the Alexium treated garments. Along with other testing, this further validates the Alexium chemistry as a durable and effective FR treatment. The Alexiflam treated fabrics perform to NFPA 2112 standards, one of the most difficult FR standards to pass and a critical requirement for a military placement. (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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