The Toray Textiles ThermGuard™ collection is a range of inherently heat and flame resistant fabrics.

Our fabrics are manufactured from Nomex® fibres giving superior protection against thermal hazards for industrial workers where personal safety is of paramount importance.

Toray Textiles is a world leader in textile manufacturing and an expert in dyeing and finishing and can offer piece dyed solutions for its ThermGuard™ Nomex® fabrics.

By working closely with our customers, end users, fibre and chemical manufacturers and independent laboratories we can ensure our fabrics meet all quality assurance and certification requirements. This will ensure that those who are exposed to intense heat, flames, gases, electricity or the danger of explosions are properly protected.

We offer:

• Nomex® Comfort fabric woven, piece dyed and finished from our UK facility
• Nomex® Tough fabric producer coloured woven and finished from our UK facility
• Bespoke sampling service to facilitate targeted development
• Our knowledge base and Research and Development capability to develop unique products

Toray Textiles range of protective fabrics is tested and certified to recognised industry standards;

Thermal Protective Performance
EN ISO11612: 2008, A, B & C. supersedes EN531

Limited Flame Spread
EN ISO14116: 2008 supersedes EN533

Electric Arc
IEC 61482-1-2 ATPV rating to IEC 61482-1-1

Antistatic for explosion risk
EN 1149-3: 2004

Optional limited checmical splash protection
EN 13034: 2005

Toray Textiles protective fabrics - inherent and durable heat resistance

Fabrics made from Nomex® fibres:

• do not continue to burn when the flame is removed and do not melt
• do not break open when exposed to heat
• carbonize only at temperatures above approx. 427 °C
• do not generate toxic or irritating fumes when exposed to heat & flame
• are resistant to a wide range of chemicals
• are abrasion, tear and wear resistant for long wear-life
• are comfortable, thanks to their better moisture management along the Nomex® is a registered trade mark of DuPont fibre by capillarity.

Toray Textiles Europe Ltd is renowned for technical expertise and product quality. Our quick response means that we can offer short lead times from our purpose built, fully integrated weaving & dyeing manufacturing plant in the UK.

Customers also benefit from a bespoke sampling service to facilitate targeted development with state of the art equipment available to meet these demands. Our knowledge base and research and development capabilities will give the opportunity to develop unique products and with worldwide operations, Toray Textiles and partners are able to deliver innovation from the U.K. to the rest of the world.