Flame Retardant Water Repellent Zipper
In high-stakes industries like firefighting, emergency response, and oil & gas, every component of a protective garment must perform flawlessly. Our Flame Retardant Water Repellent Zippers are engineered to provide a dual-layer of defense, combining advanced thermal resistance with superior hydrophobic technology to ensure safety and comfort in the harshest conditions. Whether you are manufacturing firefighter uniforms, NDRF protective gear, or industrial workwear, our zippers offer the critical reliability needed for life-saving equipment. We focus on combining safety standards with practical durability to reduce the total cost of ownership for high-performance apparel.
Composition: Flame retardant Teeth + flame retardant plastic fabric +metal slider
Color: Tailor made
Testing standards:
BSEN16732-2015
QB/T2171-2014
GB8965.1-2020
Specification of Flame Retardant Water Repellent Zipper
| Type | #5 | #8 |
| 1-way close-end | √ | √ |
| 2-way close end X-type | √ | √ |
| 2-way close end Y-type | √ | √ |
| 2-way close end O-type | √ | √ |
| 1-way open-end | √ | √ |
| 2-way open-end | √ | √ |
Features and Comments of FR Water Repellent Zippers
- Made from 100% meta-aramid fibre with a high melting point of 371°C
- Exceptional flame and heat resistance; does not melt or drip up to the melting point
- Water repellent, rain protection, Prevents water penetration through zipper teeth or tape, Ideal for light rain or splash exposure.
- Maintains easy and reliable open/close performance even with water-repellent coating
- Special dyes used for good wash fastness and minimal lot to lot colour variation
- High resistance to wear and tear, even in outdoor or harsh environments
- Flame resistance and colour consistency throughout multiple cycles of laundering and dry cleaning
- Unique lubricated finish for excellent sewability and seam integrity
- Excellent resistor to chemicals and unaffected by exposure to solvents, fuels, lubricants and salt water.
Applications of FR Water Repellent Zippers
For technical products like Flame Retardant (FR) Water Repellent Zippers, the application are for high-risk environments where thermal protection and moisture management are both critical for safety.
1. Emergency Response & Disaster Relief
- Search and Rescue (SAR) Technical Gear: High-performance zippers for multi-environment rescue suits.
- NDRF Protective Suit Zippers: Specifically for the National Disaster Response Force or similar urban search and rescue teams.
- Wildland Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): For brush and forest fire coveralls where durability and heat resistance are vital.
- Paramedic and EMS All-Weather Jackets: Ensuring paramedics stay dry while maintaining flame resistance in hazardous accident zones.
2. Maritime & Offshore Energy
- Oil Rig Immersion Suits: Essential for survival suits used in offshore drilling where flame resistance and water barriers are required.
- Petrochemical Plant Coveralls: Protection against chemical splashes and flash fires.
- Marine Engineering Workwear: For personnel working on tankers or LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) carriers.
- Offshore Wind Farm Technician Suits: Gear that handles high-altitude wind/rain and electrical fire risks
3. Aviation & Military Operations
- Flight Deck Safety Vests and Suits: For aircraft carrier personnel exposed to jet fuel, heat, and sea spray.
- Tactical Flight Suits: High-performance zippers for pilots and aircrew.
- Special Forces Amphibious Gear: Gear used in operations moving between water and land where fire hazards may exist.
- Aircraft Maintenance Coveralls: Protecting ground crews from hydraulic fluids and thermal risks.
4. Heavy Industry & Infrastructure
- Foundry and Steel Mill Safety Suits: For environments with molten metal splashes where water repellency helps shed liquid contaminants.
- Electrical Utility Arc-Flash Clothing: Specifically for outdoor line workers who need rain protection alongside arc-rated flame resistance.
- Tunneling and Mining Safety Gear: Protection in damp, enclosed environments with potential gas fire hazards.
- Welding and Metal Fabrication Aprons: Durable zippers for heavy-duty welding protective gear.
