Proban - Fire Retardant Material

The PROBAN® label
Lille Brand Fire Retardant Racewear is made from PROBAN® material.

The PROBAN® label means the fabric has been tested to the correct quality standards of flame retardancy and durability to washing.

Fabrics and garments that carry the PROBAN® label are self-extinguishable, comfortable and they protect the wearer's skin.

The PROBAN® process involves chemical impregnation. Drying and curing with ammonia gas using Rhodia's patented licensed technology followed by oxidation and finally neutralisation.

PROBAN® is a flame retardant solution that provides peace of mind to both industrial and consumer markets.

Developed to give cotton and cotton rich fabrics reliable flame retardant properties, that meet industry fire regulations* PROBAN® fabrics are durable to modern day conditions and environments.

PROBAN® product is ideal for Racewear.  

Examples of PROBAN® quality control wash durability and flammability performance

requirements are as follows:

Protective Clothing (woven and or knitted)

for use in the European Community

EN 533: 1997 Index 3, EN 531: 1995 para 6.2.2, EN 470: Part 1: 1995 para 6.1

after 50 washes using ISO 15797, washing procedure 8, drying procedure A

UK Sheeting and Blankets BS7175 Ignition sources 0, 1 and 5 when tested on top of and/or below

the test fabric, after 200 washes at 74°C.

+UK Curtaining BS 5867 Part 2 Type B after 50 washes at 74°C.

Mattress Ticking BS 7175 Ignition sources 0, 1 and 5 when tested on top of and or/below

the test fabric, after 3 washes at 74°C.

UK Upholstery BS 5852 Part 1 Ignition sources 0 and 1 after a water soak treatment

BS 5651.

Features of PROBAN® Fabrics Benefits to the wearer

Manufactured by a network of Rhodia approved licensees Reliable

Durable flame retardant finish Protection will last for the lifetime of the article

Strict quality control programme Reliable safety on flame retardant performances

Cotton and cotton rich fabrics Comfortable to the wearer