Military, Defense & Homeland Security

Military and civil defense organizations and contractors need high performance materials that can withstand the most extreme requirements in safety and operations. Zetex fabrics have been thoroughly tested to ensure close conformance with the mil-specs demanded by the industry and offer exceptional thermal insulation and protection from high temperatures, fire, sparks, and molten metal splash.

Click on the links below or contact us to learn more about oursolutions for Military, Defense & Homeland Security applications in our Products section:

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS:

Z-Flex Aluminized Fabrics

Zetex & ZetexPlus Fabrics

Tapes & Tubing

Ropes & Braids

Z-Shield Welding Fabrics

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS:

Protective Gloves & Mitts

Fire Entry Suits

Proximity/Kiln Suits

Approach Suits

Protective Apparel

APPLICATIONS:

Application	Description	Recommended Products
Insulation Facing	Facing for thermal and acoustical insulation provides protection from moisture, mechanical damage, and air ablation	Insulation & Lagging Materials
Lagging & Encapsulation	Rewettable fabrics and tape used to encapsulate hazardous materials and allow painting	Zetex Rewettable Fabric
Removable Insulation Systems	Fabrics and glass mat insulation used for custom pre-fabricated insulation systems allowing access for maintenance and repair	Z-Tuff Silicone & PTFE Z-Sil & Glass Mat Zetex & ZetexPlus Fabrics
Gasketing & Sealing	Tapes & Ropes used for a wide range of sealing purposes, from mold and oven seals to flange gasketing and pipe wrap	Tapes & Tubing
Welding & Hot Works Protection	Equipment/personal protection against grinding sparks, fire, and molten metal slag/splash Also available in blanket form	Z-Shield Welding Fabrics Z-Tuff Silicone & PTFE Zetex & ZetexPlus Fabrics Z-Sil Silica
Fire Barriers	Flexible, passive insulation systems and curtains used to prevent the spread of fire.	Zetex & ZetexPlus Fabrics Z-Flex MLA Aluminized Fire Curtains
Personal Protective Equipment	Fabrics used for high temperature hand protection, fire entry suits, proximity suits, and other high temperature safety apparel	Z-Flex MLA Aluminized Zetex & ZetexPlus Fabrics CS Kevlar & FR Rayon

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Military, Defense & Homeland Security