Kermel® personal

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Kermel® has supplied thermostable

garments for use by military armoured

vehicle teams since their introduction

thirty years ago. More recently,

Kermel® fabrics have been selected

for the FELIN French military contract

to equip the « Soldiers of the Future ».

Kermel® meta aramid fibre

has permanent flame resistance properties

and is intended for

the manufacture of high performance

protective clothing worn by people out

in the field of operations on

every continent.

Non-flammabilityKermel® based garments are inherently and permanently non-flammable.

Resistance to chemicals

The chemical properties of Kermel® provide efficient protection against most chemical agents.Kermel® fibre delivers strong resistance to cold acids, even when concentrated, and when immersed for extended periods in dilute alkalis at ambient temperature.It also withstands most organic solvents, chlorine bleach, detergents and water vapour. In light contact such as splashes or spills, Kermel® retains its integrity and maintains its protective screen effect.

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Thermogravimetric analysisThermostabilityKermel® fabrics are stable in flames, and the integrity of the clothing is sufficient to allow the wearer to move away from the hazardous area quickly. Kermel® fibres do not melt nor burn when exposed to high temperatures. When exposed to such temperatures the polymer will only char slowly.

Core properties

After more than four days immersed in sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide or acetone, Kermel fibre retains more than 50% of its original properties, which are unchanged in boiling water and steam.

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Thermal insulationKermel® fibre is an excellent thermal insulator, which allows effective protection against heat, even with lightweight fabrics.

KERMEL®: committed to protecting those at the heart of the action

CaMouflage pRiNTiNgKermel® textile solutions combine fire resistance, camouflage printing properties and compliance of infrared reflectance.

peRMaNeNT ColouRKermel® fibre is solution-dyed during the manufacturing process for improved colour fastness.

exTReMe CoMfoRTKermel® fabrics and knits are extremely soft to the touch. Kermel® daily fire resistant solutions are the perfect balance between performance, comfort and high durability.

QualiTy of The appeaRaNCeKermel® does not pill, i.e. fabrics continue to look as good as new over extended periods, even in the harshest conditions.

MeChaNiCal sTReNgTh aNd duRabiliTyThanks to its high mechanical strength, Kermel® fibre is ideally suited for making durable, the long-lasting clothing that has protected wearers in the field for more than thirty years.

Key benefits:

at KeRMel® our research team works closely with military personnel on the field of operations. They spend time studying the operational conditions and environment in detail, whether day to day or for special missions. This research ensures that we continue to develop the best possible solutions that deliver the highest level of protection.

KERMEL®, personal protection on the battle-field

KERMEL® is:

A polyamide-imide fibre that delivers high performance solutions for: - Textile suits : •fabricoutershell •membranesupport •thermalbarrier •lining - underwear - gloves - balaclavas

Suitable for all kinds of camouflage printing: - Woodland camouflage - desert camouflage

This unique know-how produces clothing that maintains its original appearance while preserving infra-red reflectance properties throughout the lifetime of the garments.

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KERMEL Head Office20 rue Ampère • F-68027 Colmar Cedex

Tel. +33 (0)3 89 20 47 44 • Fax +33 (0)3 89 20 47 38

Visit our website for our addresses worldwide!Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Scandinavia, North America,

China, India, Australasia-Pacific zone...

www.kermel.com info@kermel.com

KERMEL is also active in other markets:

Police & Armed forces

Fire brigades Technical usesIndustry &Furnishing

Certifications

Kermel® fibres are oeKo-Tex standard 100 certified for next to skin garments.

KeRMel facilites are iso 9001:2000 certified

KeRMel is certified ohsas 18001 for health and safety at work

Contact us for more information on:- our technology- solutions adapted specifically to meet your needs- our worldwide experience

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The information contained within this publication was prepared as a possible aid to using KeRMel aramid fibers and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We do not accept any liability whatsoever for the completeness of such information, including any misprints contained herein. KeRMel makes no claims with regards to any guarantees in relation to the information and assumes no obligation or liability whatsoever in conjunction with this information. both manufacturing and end-use technologies may undergo further refinements; as a result, KeRMel reserves the right to modify fiber properties and to change current recommendations as additional knowledge and experience is gained.KeRMel products comply with their sales specifications, however, this information should not prevent the buyer from undertaking his/her own investigations and tests for a given application. The specifications of the KeRMel products have been established under laboratory controlled conditions. for any end-use, the performance of the resins, fibers or any product deriving from them (e.g. yarn, fabric, knitwear, felt, scrim, filter media, filter bags, etc, but not only limited to these) must systematically be verified under real conditions. This is the only safe method to ensure that a product is suitable for a given use. accordingly, anyone intending to use recommendations contained in this publication should first be satisfied that the information is suitable for their application and meets all appropriate safety and health standards.The information contained herein is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of, any existing patents. KeRMel MaKes No WaRRaNTies aNd assuMes No liabiliTy WhaTsoeVeR iN CoNNeCTioN WiTh aNy use of The iNfoRMaTioN CoNTaiNed heReiN.for any additional technical information please call or mail Customer services KeRMel – Tel. + 33 (0)3 89 20 47 44 – info@kermel.com

AIR FORCE

ARMY

DESERt CAMOuFLAgE Your requirements:Breathability, absorption capacity, lightness, cross-dyed camouflage printing

Our solutions:- Kermel V50 170 gsm star- Kermel VH50 170 gsm plain

SOLDIER OF tHE FutuRE COMbAt SuIt

Your requirements:Durability, cross-dyed camouflage printing

Our solutions: the Summer solution: - Kermel V50 - 230 gsm twill rip-stop - 170 gsm starthe Winter solution: - Kermel VMC40 - 270 gsm twill rip-stop

PARKAYour requirements: Water-repellence, wind proof, tear strength, abrasion resistance

Our solution:- Kermel V50 220 gsm

herringbone rip-stop laminate

ARMOuRED VEHICLECREW’S COVERALL

Your requirements: Durability, abrasion resistance, tear strength

Our solutions:- Kermel V50 230 gsm plain- Kermel VMC40 270 gsm satin- Kermel V50 220 gsm herringbone- Kermel V70 230 gsm- Kermel K100 170 gsm

unDERWEAR FOR ARID CLIMAtES

Your requirements:Lightness, sweat evaporation, comfort, softness

Our solutions:- Kermel micro jersey 130 gsm- Kermel micro

open mesh 140 gsm

FLIgHt gLOVES Your requirements: Dexterity, durability, comfort

Our solution:- Kermel V50

interlock knit

nAVYLAW EnFORCEMEnt«AntI CRIMInALItY bRIgADES» SuItS

Your requirements: Durability, comfort, inherent strength, colour fastness

Our solution: - Kermel V50 260 gsm

twill

bALACLAVASYour requirements Comfort, high absorption, quick drying, thermal protection

Our solutions:- Kermel V50 interlock- Kermel functional

double sided fabric

POLOSHIRtSYour requirements:Breathability, softness, absorption capacity, colour fastness

Our solutions:- Kermel V50 piqué stitch 220 gsm- Kermel « Alpha » piqué stitch 230 gsm

FLIgHt DECK SuItS

Your requirements:Durability, tear strength, abrasion resistance, water-repellent, colour fastness, comfort

Our solutions:- Kermel K100 for the jacket: - 260 gsm laminated herringbone for trousers: - 235 gsm single-layer herringbone

CbRn PROtECtIOn Your requirements:Open structure, repellence, breathability, tear strength, compatibility with carbon fibres

Our solutions:- Kermel V50 170 gsm star- Kermel VH50 170 gsm plain

bALLIStIC PROtECtIOn Your requirements: Tear strength, abrasion resistance, durability

Our solutions:- Kermel A90 230 gsm twill 2/1- Kermel K100 Profil® 240 gsm

satin rip-stop

AntI-g PAntS FOR PILOtS

Your requirements: The textile support must resist rapid and strong compressions without changing, maintaining excellent mechanical properties.

Our solutions:- Kermel g93 - Kermel K100

FLIgHt SuItS

CbRn PROtECtIOn

Your requirements:Open structure, repellence, breathability, tear strength, compatibility with carbon fibres

Our solutions:- Kermel K100 150 gsm plain- Kermel V70 170 gsm star

tHE solution which makes tHE difference in YOuR daily protection as well as on YOuR toughest missions.

KERMEL offers a wide choice of high performance textile solutions. they meet the toughest requirements in terms of Protection, Comfort and Durability.

RIOt SuItSYour requirements: Durability, tear strength, abrasion resistance, water-repellent, colour fastness, comfort

Our solutions:- Kermel K100 for the jacket: - 260 gsm laminated herringbone for trousers: - 235 gsm single-layer herringbone

nAVY COMbAt SuItS Your requirements Durability, comfort, low cost /high quality

Our solutions :- Kermel V50 260 gsm twill 2/1- Kermel « Alpha » 230 gsm twill 2/1

Your requirements: Breathability, high absorption,antistaticity, cross-dyed camouflage, colour fastness

Our solutions: For flight coveralls:- Kermel V50 205 gsm

herringbone- Kermel A90 150 gsm

plain sage green 2- Kermel V70 175 gsmFor flight jackets:- Kermel V50 250 gsm siliconed satin- Kermel V70 230 gsm satin 4

Contact us to find out more about the solution that best meets your needs.

www.kermel.com