61 Textil Santanderina A benchmark name for textile evolution of Alexandra The most innovating, extensive range of thermal protection fa- brics available today is Alexandra. Due to high cellulose fibre content (Lenzing FR) it is regarded as the most comfortable multi-hazard fabric. Properties Protection against flames and fire is permanent.The fabric feels soft and smooth, and is highly breathable. Protecting against multiple hazards, it is also widely certified, including results of ManikinTest. Colours are fast (Indanthren dye), and it is certified as very re- sistant: after 50 industrial washing cycles it will still look as good as new. Excellent results in peeling and abrasion tests. Techs collection. Without a doubt, this is the new generation of fabrics protection against molten metal splash. Unique Technical fabrics With over five hundred products, ranging from the cotton clas- sic to the latest innovation in protective technical fabrics,Textil Santanderina is known as a versatile company. It can supply products at whatever stage of the production process is required, with the finishing treatment clients want. The company has been in business for more than seventy years, and has a powerful sales network covering over fifteen countries. Its distribution network delivers products wherever they are required in the world. Maximum comfort and thermal protection goes by the name Available in many colours and weight options. Alexandra is also available in hi-vis version. Properties Singular Wooltechs will protect against molten metal splash (iron, alumi- nium, cryolite), and there is even a version protecting against molten zinc splash. Maximum protection against heat transmis- sion and high mechanical resistance.All versions offer antistatic protection. Alexandra presents a range of products that cannot be compa- red to any other fabrics available today. Protection level against fire is similar to that for aramides, and in terms of abrasion resistance, it exceeds modacrylic fabrics, with levels slightly lower than those for aramides. Fast colours certified after 50 industrial washing cycles. Extre- mely smooth and comfortable.Available in many colours and weight versions. It feels soft and comfortable, more than modacrylic and aramide, but exceeds their standards for peeling and fast colour tests. In terms of protection against electric arc it also exceeds results for modacrylic and aramide materials, just as in tests for protec- tion against molten metal hazards. The double-face structure of Wooltechs uniquely combines maximum protection – wool-rich outer face – and excellent comfort – Lenzing FR-rich inside.The aramide content notably improves resistance, for greater shape stability after repeated washing. Users This unique fabric will not itch when in contact with the skin because the inside face contains no wool.The outside face is highly protective and the fabric improves its dimensional stabi- lity with every washing cycle. Resistance test results are at the top of the list. Alexandra is suitable for firefighters, forest wardens, police, the military, and workers in the petrochemical and electrical sectors. Wooltechs, maximum protection against molten metal splash Wooltechs is the most specific, elaborate range of fabrics, the result of the most significant investments in research within the Recommended for Foundries, metallurgy, cement and glass industry sectors. JOBWEAR 66