Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fabric that is particularly well suited for use as the outer shell fabric of the firefighter's garment. The preferred fabric is 40% Melamine formaldehyde (Basofil) and 60% Para-Aramid (Kevlar) woven of spun yarns and core-spun DREF yarns. The core spun yarn includes one or more filament cores selected from a polymer group consisting of PBO, Aramid, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Carbon and P-84, with or without a fine metallic wire co-core, and a staple sheath blend consisting of one or more fibers selected from a group consisting of Meta-Aramid, Para-Aramid, Copolymide, PBI, PBO, P-84, Carbon, Kynol, PFR Rayon and/or Modacrylic fibers.

Abstract: A firefighter garment including melamine high-heat and flame resistant fibers that have been stock dyed to obtain a desired shade or color. The stock dyed fiber is preferably blended with another fiber and the blend spun, by ring or core spinning, into a yarn for use in a protective fabric. Fabric produced by employing a blend of stock dyed melamine fibers and other high temperature fibers offers numerous cost and performance advantages. The elimination of the damage associated with the piece dyeing process allows the fabric to increase its strength and tear characteristics without affecting its thermal performance.

Abstract: A heat resistant woven fabric with an optional aluminized backing is disclosed. The fabric is particularly suited for heat resistant garments intended to resist radiant heat and minor molten metal splashes. The fabric comprises of core-spun yarns having a core of flame and high heat resistant filament fiberglass yarn covered by a layer of flame retardant modacrylic fibers, with or without blending with other fibers.

Abstract: A heat resistant woven fabric with an optional aluminized backing is disclosed. The fabric is particularly suited for heat resistant garments intended to resist radiant heat and heavy molten metal splashes in the temperature range of 2700.degree.-3000.degree. F. The preferred fabric has core-spun yarns with a flame and high heat resistant filament core covered by a layer of flame retardant fibers consisting of at least 35% melamine.

Abstract: A heat resistant fabric is provided, preferably woven, and with an optional aluminized backing, the fabric being made from yarns having a core of flame and high heat resistant non-melting heat stabilized polyacrylonitrile fibers covered by a layer of aramid fibers or other heat resisting fibers with or without blending with other fibers, the covering layer providing a cushion to provide increased abrasion resistance of the core while also providing a heat resistant covering for the core.