Work- & Protective Wear, Defense

PBI - When Innovation Meets Performance

Saal A

Donnerstag, 11.09.2025, 09:40 - 10:00 Uhr

For over 40 years, PBI fabrics have set the standard for innovation in firefighter protection, earning the trust of the world’s largest fire departments. With cutting-edge technology and durability, PBI fabrics deliver the highest level of protection when it matters most—on the front lines, shielding you from the most extreme conditions.

Sprecher

HELMUT ZEPF (PBI)

Co-Authoren

William Lawson (PBI), Catalina Ciobanu (PBI), Diane Hess (PBI)

- PBI LP redefines what’s possible, enabling the production of lighter-weight fabrics without compromising the high thermal protection and durability that PBI is known for. This advanced fiber technology enhances comfort and mobility, reducing firefighter fatigue while maintaining superior defense against heat and flames. - New fabrics enhanced with PBI fiber - FFC Test method, allowing fast and visual evaluation & comparison of the thermal protective performance of single layer fabrics and whole composites