Enjoy the benefits of WOOL #5
Wool is an amazing fibre, and to enjoy some of the great benefits wool - we need to be aware of what these actually are. In this 5th post in our series of “Enjoy the benefits of WOOL”, we will be focusing on the benefits that comes along with using wool fibre in your garment production, and that is study shows that wool is resistant to fire.
WOOL is resistant to fire
Soldiers, firefighters and the police have relied on wool uniforms for centuries due to the fibre’s natural fire resistant properties. Today, others who work in high-risk environments – such as astronauts, search and rescue teams, even Formula 1 drivers – have been introduced to the benefits of wearing Merino wool next to their skin because it reduces their risk when exposed to flames.
Wool textiles have the highest natural fire resistance compared to other untreated textiles, such as cotton or polyester. Wool is less likely to ignite and, if circumstances cause the fibre to burn, it does not melt or drip and will self-extinguish.
In contrast to synthetic fibres, wool’s natural fire resistance and other natural comfort benefits, such as moisture management and breathability, make it the ideal base-layer fabric for use in protective wear for emergency and military personnel, first responders and others.
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WOOL HAS A HIGH IGNITION TEMPERATURE
The temperature of the flame must reach a high 570-600°C before wool will ignite, compared to cotton which is flammable at just 255°C. That is, wool requires heat to be generated equivalent to twice the maximum temperature of a modern kitchen oven before it will combust, compared to cotton which can ignite in a temperature easily reachable by your average oven.
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WOOL IS SELF-EXTINGUISHING
If wool does ignite, it will self-extinguish when the source of the heat or flame is removed. This is because wool fibre contains naturally high levels of nitrogen – an element commonly used as a fire retardant – and when it is heated sufficiently to combust, it tends to produce a charring layer which can prevent further spread of the flame.
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Wool does not melt or drip and hence cannot stick to the skin. In contrast, common synthetics such as nylonmelts at the very low temperature of 160-260°C, and polyester melts at 252-292°C, with the material then sticking to the skin.
For facts check and to learn even more:
Do not hesitate to find facts check for this newsletter, plus download Wool Facts sheet at our friends from The Woolmark Company.
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