2oTrimestre04 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 39 Productos de actualidad Kermel fibre, indispensable protection against flame and heat Kermel dedicates over 5% of its budget to R+D in fibres for heat and flame resistant protective clothing. The company exhibits some of its more recent developments at Sicur, in segments addressing firefighters, the military and law-enforcement and industrial sectors. Kermel H66 Firefighters’ suits chosen by the Firefight- ers of Barcelona, following rigorous tests. This protective clothing is very resistant and features excellent mechanical proper- ties, in addition to its effective resistance to UV negative effects. Wildland clothes in Kermel mono-layer Using Kermel bright orange fibres, these clothes are made with antistatic fabrics. Also available in other high-visibility colours. Effectively protective against radi- ating heat. Camouflage battle clothes Based on Kermel fibres, chosen by the French army. Available in summer and winter versions. Kermel VH50 and V50 Innovative fabrics designed for effective operation in the battlefield, even in extreme conditions. Excellent protection against thermal radiation and flames. Desert camouflage suits Lightweight (170 gr/sq.mt) for clothes pro- tecting against the heat and humidity. Chosen by British army in Irak. Industrial protective clothing Kermel fibres offer outstanding protection in industrial coveralls (petrochemical, refineries, electricity). Products are flame- proof for life, and do not require addition- al flame-retardant treatments. Some of the solutions offered in this segment include: Kermel/FR Lenzing. Blended fabric, com- fortable protection against heat/flames, acids, chemical spills. Suitable for warm environments. Protective clothing made with Kermel fibres complies with Euro- pean and American standards for protec- tive clothing against heat/flames, chemi- cal spills, electrostatic hazards, electric arc, molten metal spills, etc. Kermel’s stand is D08, Pavilion 4, at Sicur. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, CONTACTE CON: comercial@prensa-tecnica.com