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Personal Protection Blankets

Personal Protection Blankets

What makes these blankets suitable for fire protection? Our personal protection blankets exceed the AS4824 standard for Wildlife Firefighting, which is recognized by Australian Fire Authorities. These blankets are designed to provide protection again

Why are personal protection blankets important?

Staying safe during a bushfire. Creswick Woollen Mills have developed Personal Protection Blankets with the CFA & RFS for over 20 years. Over years of tireless research in conjunction with Fire Authorities, Creswick Woollen Mills have developed a wor

Do I still need a protection blanket if I live in the inner city or urban area?

Do I still need a protection blanket if I live in the inner city or urban area?. You might be thinking it is not a necessary item and we’re hoping you never are in a situation where you need one. We believe it is essential for every Australian to be

What makes our wool/aramid blankets unique and effective for personal protection?

Information about our wool/aramid blankets:. Our blankets exceed the AS4824 standard for Wildland Fire fighting, recognised by Australian FireAuthorities. What makes our wool/aramid blankets unique and effective for personal protection?. The Wool Ara

What is Aramid?

What is Aramid?. Aramid fibres are a class of high-density synthetic fibres. Aramid handles similarly to normal textile fibres, and is characterized by excellent resistance to heat. It is also extremely strong, with a higher tensile strength than spu

What are the other ways to use your fire blanket?

Other ways to ways to use your personal protection blanket:.

What is the difference between a fire blanket and a wool blanket?

What is the difference between a fire blanket and a wool blanket?. Wool is a well-known flame-retardant fiber, however, a woolen bed blanket and a woolen fire blanket both serve very different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Here's a brea

How to take care of your Personal Protection Blanket

We do not include care labels on Wool and R2, as they are made with safety in mind. There is an easily removed label on the DC10 . All PP Blanket - ‘Air or spot clean with water only. Dry clean only if necessary.’

Prepare Your Emergency Kit Today - As advised by the CFA

Be Bushfire Ready: Prepare Your Emergency Kit Today. Living in a bushfire-prone area means being prepared well in advance. According to the Country Fire Authority (CFA), having an emergency kit ready is a crucial part of your bushfire survival plan.