Besides protection from direct flame, CarbonX® withstands heat extremely well. For example, at approximately 600° f., the leading FR fabrics burn, begin to shrink while charring, then crack and decompose. This is all in about 10 seconds. Under the same conditions, CarbonX is not affected in any way. It even disburses the heat energy and will take about 60 seconds before the heat will start penetrating the next layer of fabric. Hot Shield USAAs a firefighter and co-inventor of the patented Hot Shield Wildland Firefighter Face mask, I understand and appreciate the need to protect human skin from fire. Our goal has always been to manufacture the best facemask and helmet shrouds on the planet by using the best materials available. Since learning and researching about CarbonX® materials, it became easy to see how much more effective (lighter & more thermally resistant) our masks could become by incorporating CarbonX in both the Hot Shield and our Ultimate Bandana. I am very pleased to be able to offer fellow firefighters extreme thermal protection like no other at a reasonable cost. Hot Shield USA is proud to be associated with the new leader in thermal resistant materials. Bert Rivera, VP Operation, Hot Shield USA© Copyright 2008 Chapman Innovations |