Newtex Engineered Systems Overview (PDF)

Our Engineered Systems division couples the expertise we’ve gained in material science and thermodynamics with intellectual capital in design and fabrication to deliver custom fire curtains, fire containment systems, heat shields, and insulation systems.

Z-Flex Air - Japanese (PDF)

FireCape™ Fire Containment Cover (PDF)

The FireCape™ Fire Containment Cover (FCC) provides peace of mind by significantly reducing the risks associated with cargo fire caused by hazardous materials like Lithium-Ion batteries. The FireCape™ is constructed from Newtex’s Z-Block™ fire and smoke stopping fabric which exceeds the performance standards set by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and leading cargo carriers.

X20 Lightweight Proximity Suit - Japanese (PDF)

X10 Ultra-Lite Proximity Suit - Japanese (PDF)

X Series Line Card - Japanese (PDF)

Hand Protect Catalog - Japanese (PDF)

Fire Containment Covers - Japanese (PDF)

Newtex Hand Protection Catalog (PDF)

Heat resistant Zetex, ZetexPlus, Z-Flex Aluminized, and Core Spun Aramid gloves and mitts for industrial environments where temperatures reach up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.

X Series Line Card (PDF)

Newtex's X Series is a modern line of proximity and fire entry suits featuring the latest advances in material science and apparel design.

X Series Line Card in Chinese (PDF)

X Series Line Card in Spanish (PDF)

Application Bulletin: Aluminized Personal Protective Apparel (PDF)

Aluminized personal protective apparel is used to protect against molten metal splash and excessive radiant heat. Often called proximity gear, or proximity suits – it is commonly used in foundries, metal processing operations, furnace maintenance jobs, industrial firefighting and a host of other applications and industries.

X20 Lightweight Proximity Suit (PDF)

X50 Kiln Suit (PDF)

A well-insulated proximity suit designed for furnace and kiln maintenance and repair operations

Z-Rock Basalt Wrap (PDF)

Z-Rock Basalt Tape is commonly used to wrap exhaust, pipes, cables, and hoses in automotive applications.

Application Bulletin: Pipe Insulation (PDF)

Application Bulletin: Advancements in Aluminized Materials for Firefighting (PDF)

Z-Flex Cleaning and Care Instructions (PDF)

Garments made with Z-Flex Aluminized materials require special care and maintenance practices to ensure that they provide maximum protection when needed.

X60 Advanced Fire Entry Suit (PDF)

The ultimate protection for fire entry and total engulfment

X50 Short Duration Fire Entry Suit (PDF)

A well-insulated proximity suit designed for brief flashover or engulfment

X40 Insulated Proximity Suit (PDF)

An insulated proximity suit designed to protect from conductive, convective, and radiant heat

X30 Proximity Fire Fighting Suit (PDF)

An EN1486 certified proximity fire fighting suit

X30 Industrial Proximity Suit (PDF)

A lightly insulated proximity suit for industrial applications

Application Bulletin: Turbine Blankets (PDF)

Application Bulletin: Battery Fire Containment (PDF)

Fire Containment Bag (PDF)

Our Z-Block Fire Containment Bag is designed to contain fire and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries in personal electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets.

Tapes & Tubings (PDF)

We manufacture a wide range of tapes and tubings for use in high temperature gasketing, sealing, packing, lagging, insulation, and encapsulation applications.

X10 Ultra-Lite Proximity Suit (PDF)

An extremely lightweight and flexible suit intended for industrial applications.

Z-Flex Air O-422 for Industrial PPE (PDF)

Z-Flex Air O-422 is the first breathable aluminized O-PAN blend designed for industrial personal protective equipment (PPE). Z-Flex Air O-422 PPE is now available exclusively from Chicago Protective Apparel.

Z-Flex Air P-202 for Firefighting (PDF)

Z-Flex Air is the first and only NFPA component certified breathable aluminized fabric for proximity suits. It provides all of the radiant protection of Z-Flex with game-changing improvements in breathability and durability.

Coatings & Treatments (PDF)

We offer over 20 different coatings and treatments designed to boost resistance to vapor, weathering, oil, water, chemicals, abrasion, flexural fatigue, and UV radiation.

High Temperature Fabrics (PDF)

Our high temperature texturized and filament fiberglass and silica materials are used to fabricate a variety of high temperature solutions including removable insulation, lagging, fabric expansion joints, welding and equipment protection, fire and heat barriers, and safety apparel.

Insulation Fabrics (PDF)

Newtex manufactures a variety of heat resistant materials that can be used for hot-side (facing) and cold-side (exterior jacketing) in insulation systems.

NXP 150 & 550 Lightweight Proximity Suits (PDF)

The NXP 150 and NXP 550 Lightweight Proximity Suits are designed to protect from high temperatures, sparks, and molten metal splash. The vapor barrier in the NXP 550 suit also protects against high temperature steam.

NXP 750 Kiln Suit (PDF)

The NXP 750 Kiln suit is well-insulated to protect from prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures. This suit is most commonly used in maintenance operations.

NXP 750 Insulated Proximity Suit (PDF)

The NXP 750 Insulated Proximity Suit is designed to protect from flames, molten metal splash, and extreme ambient and radiant temperatures.

NXP 2000 & 3000 Fire Entry Suits (PDF)

The NXP 2000 and NXP 3000 Fire Entry Suits are heavily insulated suits designed to protect from complete engulfment in fire and flames.

Welding (PDF)

Z-Shield acrylic materials, ZetexPlus vermiculite materials, Z-Tuff Silicone materials, and Z-Sil silica materials are commonly used in welding applications due to their superior resistance to extreme heat and sparks.

Z-Flex Silver Aluminized Fabrics (PDF)

Z-Flex Silver are NFPA certified aluminized materials designed for aircraft rescue firefighting and other close proximity firefighters.

ZFlexMLA (PDF)

Z-Flex Multilayer Aluminized Fabrics reflect 95% of radiant heat and protect from fire, sparks, molten metal splash, and extreme radiant temperatures up to 3000°F.

Newtex Performance Materials Product Guide (PDF)

A comprehensive guide to all of Newtex's high temperature materials including fabrics, coatings, tapes, ropes, yarns, and threads.

Z-Block (PDF)

Z-Block is a fire, smoke, & weather resistant fabric commonly used in fire & smoke curtains, heat shields, and fire containment covers (FCC).

Z-Flex Cleaning, Care & Maintenance (PDF)

Cleaning and care instructions for Z-Flex aluminized materials. Cleaning Z-Flex incorrectly will compromise its protective value.