China develops fabric that withstands 2,192°F heat with ease

A Chinese company, Safmax, has developed an advanced nano-membrane fabric capable of withstanding extreme temperatures up to 2,192°F (1,200°C) without deforming, shrinking, or melting. Presented at the Public Security Tech Expo in Lianyungang, this flame-retardant material is waterproof, windproof, and breathable, making it suitable for applications such as firefighting suits and fire blankets, particularly for isolating airflow during battery fires in new energy vehicles. The nano-membrane can be applied to ordinary fabrics with a thickness of just one percent of human hair, enhancing their protective properties without compromising comfort. Traditional flame-retardant fabrics typically involve inherent flame-resistant fibers like modacrylic or chemical treatments that disrupt combustion through charring, gas release, or insulation. Firefighters’ gear often uses multi-layered fabrics combining aramid fibers (e.g., Nomex), moisture barriers, and thermal insulation layers. Safmax’s innovation stands out by integrating these