Yarn & Fiber

2015-07-16

Toughest firefighter alive with Lenzing FR® protective clothing at Interschutz Hannover 2015

The Interschutz trade show in Hannover recently searched for and identified the toughest firefighter in the world. Lukas Novak from the Czech team secured the coveted title “Toughest Firefighter Alive“ (TFA). Equipped with protective clothing made of Lenzing FR®, he prevailed against 327 competitors from across the globe and was selected as the TFA World Champion.

Moreover, Pavel Kubin and Petr Vyhnalek, also wearing protective clothing produced with Lenzing FR®, also grabbed the outstanding second and fourth places in the individual competition.

Longstanding partnership

The Czech TFA National Team started the competition in specially-designed, customized firefighting clothing supplied by the company Vochoc®, namely “GoodPRO® FR 4 FireBull” integrating Lenzing FR® fibers.
Lenzing AG and Vochoc® are linked by a longstanding partnership. Vochoc® is one of the leading manufacturers of protective clothing featuring a large share of Lenzing FR® fibers. The company has participated in the Lenzing FR® Quality Partner program since 2011.

GoodPRO® suits stand out thanks to their extraordinary quality and outstanding wearing comfort, and were specially developed for firefighting apparel.

Lenzing FR® - the fiber for superior performance in extreme situations

The flame-resistant fiber Lenzing FR® produced on a cellulose basis is known all around the world as a skin-friendly protective fiber. It is deployed in numerous applications, providing optimal protection against various sources of heat.

Unique heat insulation properties combined with permanent flame resistance make Lenzing FR® the preferred “heat protection fiber“. Due to the natural origin of Lenzing FR® in light of the fact that the fiber is produced from wood, it boasts good moisture management, thus reducing the deadly risk of heat stroke.