Wedge IAC-300™ — 3 mm Intumescent Aerogel Composite Fabric (120-Minute Fire Resistance)

Wedge IAC-300™ is a flexible, multi-layer composite that merges silica-aerogel insulation with targeted intumescent activation along stitch lines, hems, and closures. Designed for 120-minute jacket panel integrity, IAC-300 enables ergonomic, lightweight garments for refineries, foundries, hot-work teams, EV fire-watch crews, and emergency shielding covers—delivering high protection at low thickness.

Typical applications: fire-resistant jackets/overcoats, hot-work PPE, emergency covers/blankets, EV service jackets, refinery & steel plant maintenance shields.

Ultra-thin fire protection fabric for jackets, overcoats & thermal shields.
With a silica-aerogel insulation core and targeted intumescent seam technology, Wedge IAC-300™ helps manufacturers achieve 120-minute jacket panel integrity, tolerate ~1400 °C hot-face exposure, and keep the protected side < 50 °C under specified profiles.

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Why Choose Wedge IAC-300™?

High protection at low thickness: 3 mm composite for ergonomic jackets and shields.
Aerogel core + Intumescent seams: Minimizes thermal bridges at stitches, zips, cuffs.
Industrial-grade durability: Mineral, low-smoke construction; halogen-free intumescent.
Made for India OEMs: Rolls 1.20 m width, 10/20 m lengths, fast pilot support.

Applications

Fire-resistant jackets/overcoats
Hot-work PPE
Emergency shielding blankets/covers
EV service & fire-watch apparel
Refinery & steel plant maintenance.

Construction (Layer-Up)

Outer Face: High-temperature silica/AR glass fabric (≈260–300 gsm), optional anti-wick finish.
Core: 3.0 mm flexible silica-aerogel insulation (hydrophobic, low-λ).
Activation (Targeted): Flexible intumescent tapes beneath seam allowances, zipper guards, cuffs & storm flaps (activation ≈180–200 °C; ~20× expansion).
Inner Liner: FR viscose/para-aramid comfort layer with low-lint edge sealing.
Note: Intumescent is strategically placed (not full-area). Seam-map provided to approved OEMs.

Performance Targets (Panel / Garment)

Fire resistance (system): Design pathway to 120 min when assembled per Wedge seam-map & QA.
Thermal exposure (short-term): Tolerates ~1400 °C on hot face (no flashing).
Cold-face temperature: < 50 °C under specified heat-flux/time profile.
Thermal conductivity (core): λ ≤ 0.021 W/m·K @ 25 °C.
Service temperature: −50 °C to 650 °C (material class).
Intumescent activation: ≈180–200 °C, ~20:1 free expansion.

Physical Properties (Roll Goods)

Thickness: 3.0 mm (±0.5 mm)
Basis Weight: ~700–900 g/m² (face/liner dependent)
Width: 1.20 m
Lengths: 10 m / 20 m rolls
Color: Outer off-white (mineral) • Inner ecru/black (FR blend)

Handling & Fabrication (For OEMs)

Cutting: Rotary/ultrasonic; vacuum table recommended.
Edge Sealing: Thin high-temp edge-seal on raw cuts controls dust/fibres.
Sewing: FR meta/para-aramid threads/tapes; manage stitch density; stagger-quilt.
Intumescent: Install Wedge INTU-tapes 20–40 mm under seams & closures per seam-map.
Hardware: FR zips/metal hardware shielded by intumescent storm flaps.

Compliance & Testing (Recommended Path)

Material/Panel: ASTM C177/C518 (λ at 25–200 °C) • EN 13501-1 (mineral layers) • ASTM E84 (FSI/SDI reference) • Bench expansion 180–400 °C.
Garment: ISO 11612 (A1/B/C; target B2/C2 with IAC-400), ISO 9151 (convective), ISO 6942 (radiant), EN 469 (where applicable).
Wedge India manages labs, fixtures, sample prep & documentation for partners.

Brand / Model: Wedge IAC-300™
SKU: IAC-300-120FR
Variants: -S (Standard) • -AF (Alu-film hot face) • -BL (Black liner) • -K (Kit with pre-cut INTU tapes)

Wedge IAC-300™ Fire Resistant Intumescent Aerogel Composite Fabric

1) What is Wedge IAC-300™?
Wedge IAC-300™ is a 3 mm intumescent aerogel composite fabric that combines a silica-aerogel insulation core with high-temperature face fabric and targeted intumescent seam technology for 120-minute fire-resistant jacket panels and thermal shields.

2) Can 3 mm really achieve 120 minutes of protection?
Yes—when garments are built to the Wedge seam-map, with intumescent tapes at stitches, zips, cuffs and hems, controlled stitch density, and tested to the specified heat-flux/time profile. We provide a certification pathway and QA checklist.

3) What temperatures can it handle?
Panels are engineered to tolerate ~1400 °C hot-face exposure (short-term incident heat) while keeping the protected side < 50 °C under defined test conditions. Continuous service temperature for the material class is −50 °C to 650 °C.

4) What are typical applications?
Fire-resistant jackets/overcoats, hot-work PPE, proximity-style shields, emergency covers/blankets, EV fire-watch apparel, refinery and steel-plant maintenance.

5) What is the exact construction?
Outer silica/AR glass face, 3.0 mm silica-aerogel core, intumescent strips/tapes placed under seam allowances and closures, and an FR viscose/para-aramid liner. Intumescent components are strategically placed, not full-area.

6) What are the standard sizes and supply form?
Width 1.20 m; roll lengths 10 m or 20 m. Nominal thickness 3.0 mm (±0.5 mm). Basis weight typically 700–900 g/m² (face/liner dependent).

7) Do you offer variants?
Yes: IAC-300-120FR-S (standard face), -AF (aluminized hot face), -BL (black liner), and -K (kit with pre-cut intumescent seam tapes).

8) What certifications are relevant?
Material/panel: ASTM C177/C518 (λ), EN 13501-1, ASTM E84, and bench intumescence. Garments (market-dependent): ISO 11612 (A1/B/C), ISO 9151, ISO 6942, and EN 469 for firefighter ensembles. Wedge India manages lab coordination.

9) How should OEMs cut and sew this fabric?
Use rotary/ultrasonic cutting with a vacuum table for accuracy. Apply a high-temp edge-seal on raw cuts to control dust/fibres. Sew with FR meta/para-aramid threads/tapes and avoid thermal bridges via stitch-density control and staggered quilting.

10) How are intumescent elements integrated?
Install Wedge INTU-tapes (20–40 mm) beneath seam allowances, zipper guards, cuffs and hem tunnels per the Wedge seam-map. These activate around 180–200 °C and can expand ~20:1 to seal leak paths.

11) Can I use my existing jacket pattern?
Often yes. We’ll review your pattern to adjust quilting, seam placements and hardware shielding. Minor changes usually unlock the 120-minute target without redesigning the entire garment.

12) Is the fabric washable?
Prefer spot-cleaning/wipe-down. Industrial laundering may reduce aerogel loft and compromise edge seals. Request our care guideline if laundering is required.

13) Is it safe and compliant (RoHS/halogen-free/asbestos-free)?
Yes—mineral insulation, non-halogen intumescent, asbestos-free, and RoHS-compatible. Follow normal fabrication PPE: P2/P3 mask, gloves and safety glasses during cutting/abrasion.

14) What’s the minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead time?
Typical MOQ is 2 rolls (can vary by finish). Standard finishes ship faster; -AF / -BL / -K variants may require additional lead time. Ask for current availability.

15) Do you provide samples or cut panels?
Yes—A4 swatches, A3 test panels, and pre-cut pilot kits for approved OEMs. We can also supply jacket panel sets for lab testing.

16) Can I get an aluminized hot face for radiant heat?
Choose variant IAC-300-120FR-AF. The aluminized film improves radiant reflectivity; we’ll advise on edge finishing and seam treatments.

17) What documentation will I receive?
Technical Datasheet (PDS), MSDS/Safety note, Seam-Map & Sewing SOP, QA checklist, and a recommended test plan (ISO/ASTM) for your end use.

18) Do you offer manufacturing collaboration/support in India?
Yes—Wedge India supports OEM onboarding, training, certification management, marketing, and pilot production to accelerate time-to-market.

Wedge IAC-300™ Fire Resistant Intumescent Aerogel Composite Fabric

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