Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:53 pm |

KERMEL will be showcasing its fabrics and clothing, which protect against heat, flames and electric arc, at the ADIPEC exhibition in Abu Dhabi on November , 2015. (Hall 9, stand 9220D).

 

KERMEL offers two specific types of solution:

- For individuals: protection/safety (high-risk industries, fire brigades, law enforcement, public order, military personnel)

- For industry: hot-gas filtration, transport (automotive and aerospace applications), electrical insulation, etc.

 

Kermel® fiber is offered to every segment of the protective clothing market, throughout the world. These innovative textile solutions are specifically suited to the needs of end users and to the climatic and technical constraints they face. Kermel® garments are the ideal solution for hot and humid conditions, such as those found in the Middle East: lightweight (for greater comfort), soft to the touch and offering a level of protection that meets the international standards in force.

 

A regular participant in the exhibition, KERMEL is able to meet the needs of customers by offering exclusive customized solutions. This is one of its key competitive advantages. The firm designs innovative solutions when it comes to yarns, fabrics, knits and protective clothing, to cater for the specific requirements of buyers or end users. Last year, KERMEL sold its 165 gsm K-Durashield® suits to various types of end user in the oil and gas industries of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The company has also encountered a great deal of success with its 150 gsm Sofshield® suits, whose light weight closely meets the needs of customer.

 

Innovation lies at the heart of KERMEL's strategy. Caroline Fischer, head of KERMEL's Protective Clothing Division, believes that "the future of meta-aramid products is highly promising. The company is already developing new compositions, alternative blends and innovative textile solutions to fulfill the requirements of users in terms of flame-resistant yarns, fabrics and garments that are as comfortable as they are durable". 

 

The KERMEL brand is renowned in the sector for its superior-quality aramid fabrics, which offer a high level of protection from heat and flames. Aramid is not only naturally flame resistant, it also offers other advantages such as UV, abrasion and tear resistance.