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US brand Cordura collaborates with Daletec for flame-retardant fabric

12 May '21

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Invista’s Cordura brand has introduced the latest pioneering development in thermal hazard worker protection from FR fabric specialist Daletec, set to shake up the EU industrial PPE clothing market. The innovative inherent flame-retardant fabric Extreme X with stretch functionality is engineered with Cordura fibre for long-lasting durability.

According to Cordura, out-performing standard modacrylic/cotton blend IFR fabrics in standard abrasion resistance testing by lasting at least three times longer, Daletec's Extreme X delivers protection, flexibility, and durability like a true pro.

“The technical research team at Daletec set out to develop a fabric for the future. Their concept was a product that had excellent performance levels; high abrasion resistance; maximum protection from flames and sparks; plus, the comfort and flexibility that workers need from a fabric that would be worn in a wide range of conditions. Extreme X is the result, featuring a state-of-the-art blend of fibre technologies,” Cordura stated in a press release.

“Cordura brand is proud to collaborate with Daletec on this next-generation IFR fabric powered by Cordura fibre technology,” Cindy McNaull, business development director for Invista’s Cordura brand, said in the release. “Our R&D team have seen how this fabric exceeds expected performance levels in laboratory testing. The Extreme X fabric developed by Daletec has the hallmark of a game-changer for the specialist EU IFR market. We believe it will help drive a new benchmark in durable performance for the industry.”

Key features of Daletec Extreme X include: excellent FR performance even after extensive washing; excellent abrasion resistance powered by Cordura fibre technology; freedom of movement powered by MoveX stretch technology; high Arc protection rating (9 cal/cm2)– certified to a broad range of the required European norms; industrial launderability (75 degree Celcius and above); and extreme comfort – excellent air permeability combined with soft handle.

Targeted for EU workers in electrical power generation and utilities where multi-risk performance and maximum protection from hazards is important, Daletec Extreme X is available in hi-visibility yellow as well as navy and black – with fabrics meeting EN 20471 contrast, Cordura added. The 30 per cent stretch functionality, dimensional stability at ISO 15797 and 50N tear strength all add up to Daletec Extreme X setting the new standard for IFR fabric performance.

“We believe Extreme X delivers performance that is vital in tomorrow’s flame-retardant protective fabrics” Erlend Hesjedal-Johannessen, brand manager for Daletec FR Fabrics said. “Ultimately, Daletec Extreme X has been engineered for comfort, and for protection, and to last. It is designed to stand up to the hazard’s workers face as well as resist tearing and abrasion. The longer a fabric lasts, the longer the wearer has protection in the work environment and the longer the garment can remain in use. Durable products are increasingly being recognised as a preferred solution for companies investing in protecting their people.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JL)