5 tricks to choose a personal protective garment FR ( Flame retardant) and AR ( Arc rated)
What kind of risk does the work area imply ? Today, at Marina Textil we have textile solutions for protecting against following hazards : Molten metal splashes , Small spatter in welding and related techniques, chemicals spreads, Cement-ferrous projections, Flashfire , Structural fire , Bush Fire, Electric arc flash, Combustible dust ,Flammable Gases , Atex […]
A textile factory in the heart of Barcelona
Which sense has to have a production plant in Barcelona? Marina Textil has an ultimate technology production plant . The control of such production is the key to maintain the traceability of the product. [social_buttons facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true”] The area where we’re ubicated has always been one of the top textile areas at international […]
Protective solutions for metal sparks molten splashes
PROTECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR METAL SPARKS MOLTEN SPLASHES Currently the fabrics used for protective clothing used in welding (TIG, MIG, electrodes etc), plasma welding and cutting operations (oxycut, radial grinding) are very heavy cotton articles or FR fabrics also of high weight. These fabrics hinder the mobility and ergonomics of workers, especially in places with very […]
Multinorm stretch fabrics. Protection and comfort with a modern design. Is that possible?
Protection and comfort with a modern design. Is that possible!? Not so many years ago, when we were thinking about multi-risk fabrics (EN 11612, EN 61482, EN 1149, …) it was coming into our minds heavy, rough, rigid and even unpleasant fabrics to the touch. Over time, it has already been proved that it’s possible […]
Fabrics for high temperatures in industrial applications
Did you know that Marina Textil also produces fabrics for high temperature industrial applications? As the title of the post indicates, Marina Textil not only produces fire retardant fabrics for PPE, it also produces fire retardant fabrics for high temperature applications, but… what are we referring to? [social_buttons facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true”] These are fabrics […]
What is an inherent flame retardant (ifr) fabric?
Inherent flame retardant fabric is a type of fabric that protects well a worker using protective clothing in areas with risk of heat and flames ( like a welder/welding droplets, electrician / electric arc, petrochemical worker/arc flash, foundry workers/ molten metal splash). [social_buttons facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true”] The fabric of these features need to […]
Technical advice, flame-resistant fabrics for protective clothing
TECHNICAL ADVICE, FLAME-RESISTANT FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING [social_buttons facebook=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true”] Why is it important to visit the Prevention responsible, HSE or Safety Managers? Not all companies can have an HSE Department with people taking care and paying attention to the regulation changes, protocols for contingencies, specialists in PPE, etc. The reality of most of […]