Marlan is a registered
trademark of a permanently flame retardant
fabric (certified according to the UNE EN 11612) used for
protective clothing for workers in
foundries.
It was developed in 1997 and has been marketed by Marina Textil since 1998, designed to protect against splashes of molten
metal
A metal () is a material that, when polished or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electrical resistivity and conductivity, electricity and thermal conductivity, heat relatively well. These properties are all associated wit ...
splashes including
aluminium
Aluminium (or aluminum in North American English) is a chemical element; it has chemical symbol, symbol Al and atomic number 13. It has a density lower than that of other common metals, about one-third that of steel. Aluminium has ...
,
cryolite,
iron
Iron is a chemical element; it has symbol Fe () and atomic number 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table. It is, by mass, the most common element on Earth, forming much of Earth's o ...
,
steel
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that demonstrates improved mechanical properties compared to the pure form of iron. Due to steel's high Young's modulus, elastic modulus, Yield (engineering), yield strength, Fracture, fracture strength a ...
,
copper,
magnesium
Magnesium is a chemical element; it has Symbol (chemistry), symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny gray metal having a low density, low melting point and high chemical reactivity. Like the other alkaline earth metals (group 2 ...
,
glass
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and others.
Its compositions is a blend of
fiber
Fiber (spelled fibre in British English; from ) is a natural or artificial substance that is significantly longer than it is wide. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials often inco ...
s, primarily featuring
wool and FR
flame retardant cellulose fiber.
Properties and development
Marlan's protective factor does not decrease after washing, and its properties remain unchanged throughout the entire useful life of the fabric.
The special characteristics of its
natural fibers
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They can be used as a component of composite materials, where the orientation of fibers ...
provide it with inherent protective and comfort properties.
According to the EN ISO 9185 standard, it achieves the highest D3 protection level against molten
aluminum
Aluminium (or aluminum in North American English) is a chemical element; it has chemical symbol, symbol Al and atomic number 13. It has a density lower than that of other common metals, about one-third that of steel. Aluminium has ...
splashes and E3 level against molten
iron
Iron is a chemical element; it has symbol Fe () and atomic number 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table. It is, by mass, the most common element on Earth, forming much of Earth's o ...
splashes.
The
wool, as the main
fiber
Fiber (spelled fibre in British English; from ) is a natural or artificial substance that is significantly longer than it is wide. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials often inco ...
in its composition, offers
thermal insulation and prevents molten metal from sticking to the fabric—a common issue with other fibers previously used in the sector (such as cotton, polyamides, or aramids).
One of Marlan’s key advantages is its protective capability against
cryolite, a flux used in primary
aluminum
Aluminium (or aluminum in North American English) is a chemical element; it has chemical symbol, symbol Al and atomic number 13. It has a density lower than that of other common metals, about one-third that of steel. Aluminium has ...
production.
Types of Marlan
These are currently different types and evolutions of Marlan, developed to cover specific risk in foundries:
*Marlan AL600R and Marlan AL400R (EN ISO 6942), aluminized fabric for protection against
radiant heat.
*Marlan Plus an enhanced version of Marlan, offering greater comfort.
*Marlan HV and Marlan Plus HV (EN 20471)
High visibility fabrics to improve worker detectability.
*Marlan SX (EN 11612) with ceramic finish, provides protection against strong impacts from molten metal.
Marina Textil
Marina Textil is the manufacturer of Marlan. Founded in 1996 in Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona, the company specializes in the development and production of
technical fabrics for personal protective clothing in industrial environments.
The company develops fabrics that are
flame-retardant, antistatic, high-visibility, and 'chemical-resistant.
Marina Textil actively collaborates with technological centers and universities to innovate in occupational protection solutions. Its products are exported internationally and comply with major European and American safety standards.
See also
*
Marko (fabric), another flame retardant fabric from Marina Textil
References
External links
* {{official website, http://www.marinatextil.com marinatextil.com
Marina Textil YouTube channel
Flame retardant fabrics
Trademarks
Products introduced in 1997
Brand name materials