The fibers used as raw materials in the structures of the fabrics where protective garments are made have some advantages compared to the classical fibers. Nowadays, synthetic fibers are highly developed. The production speed of these high performance fibers, also known as technical fibers, is increasing day by day. However, these high performance fibers are developed by a limited number of countries in the world. Therefore, it cannot be said that the desired development in protective textile products is fully achieved.

The most important issue in protective clothing is the protection of human health. Heat and flame resistant textile fabrics are a critical element in all protective garments and other protective products. The types of protective clothing mentioned in the textile sector are fire protection clothing, heat resistant clothing, bi-directional jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, biological and chemical protective clothing, non-flammable hoods and the like.

Today, textile products that protect from mechanical influences, textile products that protect from chemical pests and In addition to textile products that protect against static electricity, high temperature and flame protection products are also concentrated on.

Authorized laboratories carry out tests on protective clothing, heat and flame protection materials and materials with limited flame spreading properties within the scope of flammability tests. Laboratories comply with the following standards during these tests:

• ISO 14116 Protective clothing - Heat and flame protection - Limited flame spread materials, material kits and clothing
• TS EN ISO 14116 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Limited flame spreading materials, material groups and clothing

This standard describes a method for measuring the performance values ​​of materials and equipment used in protective clothing with limited flame spreading properties.