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1 September 2007
Understanding how materials and products perform when exposed to sources of heat and flame is fundamental to developing apparel and associated equipment intended to protect wearers from these hazards. SATRA's heat and flame manikin technology has extended the range of tests offered beyond the standard small ignition sources detailed in conventional European and International flammability standards, writes SATRA's Executive Director, Austin Simmons.