Molten metals, flammable substances, and high levels of radiation exposure all required heavy-duty, high-heat protective clothing to prevent or delay injury.
Heat sources such as steam and vapor have the potential to seep through protective apparel, so seam construction on heat protective clothing is vital when fabric penetration isn’t the only risk.
From thermal chemical protection to fully encapsulating aluminized suits, identifying heat energy type and the potential level of heat energy transfer should be the first evaluation in determining the proper heat protection required.