What is Protex®?
What is Protex®
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- What is Protex®?
What is Protex®
Protex® is highly flame retardant fiber which use advantage of acrylic fiber which possesses a soft, drappeable hand and superior dyability. In addition, Protex® is inherently flame retardant which allows for blends with various natural and synthetic fiber.
The Advantage of Protex®
Inherently Flame Retardant
Protex® is an inherently flame retardant product in which the fiber resin itself contains the flame retardant ingredient. When the flame source is removed, Protex® has a self extinguishing characteristic in which combustion stops when the ignition source is removed immediately. Unlike FR after treatments, there is no deterioration in flame retardancy after either repeated washing or normal use over time.
Inherently Flame Retardant
No Melt / No Drip
Protex® creates excellent charring characteristics without melting or dripping when exposed to flame and high temperature. The char forming barrier will work to prevent the flame spread and stop the burning when the flame source is removed. As there is no melting or dripping, it ensures that no potentially dangerous molten droplets are produced which could stick to the skin and cause severe burns such as may occur with polyester or other thermoplastic fibers.
No Melt / No Drip
Soft, Drappeable Hand
Protex® is light, warm, soft and flexible due to its unique fiber cross-section.
Soft, Drappeable Hand
Blendable with a Range of Fibers
The superior properties of Protex® fiber allows for blends with flammable fibers, such as cotton, rayon, and polyester in various combinations to achieve a high level of FR performance.
Blendable with a Range of Fibers
Superior Dyeability
Protex® can can be dyed with cationic dyestuffs, resulting in a beautiful and long lasting color shade. Similar processing conditions, as with regular acrylic fiber, can be applied to each phase of spinning, dyeing, forming.
Superior Dyeability
Chemical Resistant
Protex® exhibits superior chemical resistance against acid, alkaline, organic and inorganic chemicals and is used commonly in industrial materials.
Chemical ResistantHistory
1957
Started commercial production of modacrylic fiber (Kanecaron®)
1984
Won technology awards of The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan(Kanecaron®)
1991
Started business with Protex® (Advanced FR fiber)
1993
Win technology awards of The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan(Protex®)
Takasago Plant at the time of foundation (Takasago, Hyogo)
Takasago Plant (Present)