Abstract: The present invention concerns a multi-functional carry pack assembly intended to equip fire fighters when fighting fires in wildland areas. The carry pack assembly of the invention comprises: a) a carry frame, preferably with at least two straps of shoulder strap type resting on the shoulders, and at least one cross-strap joined to said shoulder type straps and acting as belt, b) a first element of pouch type fixed or fixable to the carry frame, able to carry at least one water reservoir and a “hands-free” hydration system connected or connectable to said water reservoir, and c) at least one second element of pouch type fixed or fixable onto the carry frame and able to contain a protective, action or survival garment, a protective mask or at least one other accessory.

Abstract: This material is remarkable in that it is made by weaving or knitting, in such a manner as to form a structure comprising two superposed faces (1, 2) intermittently interconnected to each other so as to form pockets, and in which: one of the layers shrinks under the effect of heat; and the linking between the layers is implemented by intermittently linking selected yarns so as to form said pockets.

Abstract: A protective fabric with a weight/area ratio of less than 300 g/m2 that is intended to form the outer layer of a garment for protection from fire, such as a garment for firefighters for example. It is composed of warp and weft threads that come from at least two types of thread that are resistant to fire, namely a first thread type of the meta-aramide type, a second high-modulus para-aramide type thread with colour variations over its length, and if necessary, in the warp, a third para-aramide type thread that does not display colour variations but is sensitive to ultraviolet light. It includes 15 to 50% of threads of the second type, and if necessary of the third type. Its weave, preferably of the warp double-sided type, is determined so that, on the outer face of the fabric, the warp threads of the second type, and if necessary of the third type, are almost totally masked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer material for the production of protective clothing, in particular for firefighters, comprising, from the exterior toward the interior: a double-layer exterior fabric comprised of an exterior side and an interior side; optionally a membrane support; a waterproof/breathable membrane; optionally a thermal barrier; an interior lining. Characteristically, the exterior fabric has a weight equal to or greater than 285 g/m2 and the ratio between the weight per square meter of the layers located in front of the membrane and that of the layers located behind the membrane is greater than or equal to 1.8.

Abstract: A jacket that protects against heat and fire, comprising a heat-shrink strip that shrinks when heated to a given temperature, and which is arranged so as to achieve a tightening of the jacket around the body of its wearer due to shrinking of the strip at the said temperature.

Abstract: The invention concerns a textile surface having at least a high-visibility face. It is obtained from yarns or fibres of at least three types, of blanketing yarns or fibres, heat-stable yarns or fibres and high-visibility yarns or fibres. The surfaces provide excellent protection against fire and flames.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a textile surface for thermal insulation, in particular for making protective garments, in particular garments for protecting firefighters, the textile surface presenting a thermal barrier function and comprising threads of type A that are temperature-stable and presenting little or no shrinkage under the effect of high temperature, and threads of type B that shrink under the effect of high temperature; the threads of type B enable controlled relief to be created, thereby increasing the insulating power of textile multilayer structures that are used for providing thermal protection. The invention also provides multilayer structures including said surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to composite yarn of bright color. It is obtained from yarn or fibers of at least two types, yarn or fibers of bright color and temperature-stable and/or smothering yarn or fibers. The yarn and the textile articles obtained from said yarn provide excellent protection against heat and/or flame.

Abstract: The textile laminate for providing thermal insulation is remarkable in that at least one of the walls (P1), and in particular the wall that is to be subjected first to heat, is suitable for shrinking under the effect of heat so as to cause link yarns (F) to stand up, thereby leading to an increase in the spacing between said walls (P1 and P2) that are made in full or in part to be thermostable.

Abstract: This material is remarkable in that it is made by weaving or knitting, in such a manner as to form a structure comprising two superposed faces (1, 2) intermittently interconnected to each other so as to form pockets, and in which:

Abstract: The invention relates to composite yarn of bright color. It is obtained from yarn or fibers of at least two types, yarn or fibers of bright color and temperature-stable and/or smothering yarn or fibers. The yarn and the textile articles obtained from said yarn provide excellent protection against heat and/or flame.

Abstract: The invention concerns a textile surface having at least a high-visibility face. It is obtained from yarns or fibres of at least three types, of blanketing yarns or fibres, heat-stable yarns or fibres and high-visibility yarns or fibres. The surfaces provide excellent protection against fire and flames.