Category Flame Retardant Fundamentals

One FR fabric offers permanent protection. The other can fail after just one wrong wash. Understanding the critical difference between Inherent FR (Aramid) and Treated FR (Cotton) is essential for safety.

Both are high-performance Aramids, but one stops fire while the other stops bullets. Why are their applications so different? We dive into the molecular structure to reveal the answer.

The core reason aramid (Aramid) does not burn lies in its unique “Inherent Flame Resistant” (IFR) property. This originates from the aromatic ring structure in its molecular backbone, which has extremely high bond energy. This rigid structure is exceptionally stable at high…

In high-risk fields such as firefighting, aerospace, military, and industrial manufacturing, the requirements for protective materials go far beyond “usable”—they must be “absolutely reliable” under extreme conditions. Traditional textiles are vulnerable to high temperatures and flames, and many primary flame-retardant…