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National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year.

 

According to Noppadol Katechan, one of the department’s forest specialists, a fire-resistant jacket and long-sleeve shirt have been designed and sent for cutting.

 

The clothing will be made from a fabric which is resistant to sparks and embers, not fabric coated with a fire-resistant substance, which gradually loses its protection when washed, said Noppadol.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-09

 

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31 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

What do firefighters in the rest of the World use?

 

Nomex, invented in the '60s.  Old enough that the patent has expired and I'm sure there are generics available.

 

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year.

Seems a bit extravagant, 

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On 11/10/2023 at 7:08 AM, RichardColeman said:

Guess the farang price of entry is about to go up to cover it then

Perhaps save in the long run... apparently the old stuff keeps getting burned off their backs!

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