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Developing Panotex Fire-Resistant Material

Please note: This test was conducted by experts in fire-resistant clothing under carefully controlled conditions. Do not attempt this at home.

For more details of the Panotex protective clothing worn by Andy Green, see our article Dressing The Driver.
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Starting the test © Universal Carbon Fibres. Tel: +44 (0)1274-853220
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The fire gets going © Universal Carbon Fibres. Tel: +44 (0)1274-853220
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The fire is now buring fiercely © Universal Carbon Fibres. Tel: +44 (0)1274-853220
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The man in the protective suit (Peter Burnell) is now hidden by a sheet of flame © Universal Carbon Fibres. Tel: +44 (0)1274-853220
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Extinguishing the fire © Universal Carbon Fibres. Tel: +44 (0)1274-853220


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