Flame Resistant Fabrics

CitroTech and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station launched a 12-month research partnership to develop water-based polymer coatings that provide durable flame resistance for textiles without PFAS, VOCs or other chemicals of concern. The PFAS-free flame-resistant textiles research initially targets firefighting gear and industrial fabrics, where coatings must withstand repeated washing and heavy use that standard treatments cannot maintain.

The coating forms a thin protective layer that expands when heated to slow the spread of fire and insulates the fabric while still allowing breathability. CitroTech is also funding graduate-level research and advanced testing at TEES to accelerate the transition from laboratory development to commercial products.

CitroTech and Texas A&M show how combining fire-inhibitor chemistry with polymer science can create safer and more durable flame-resistant textile solutions for high-risk industries.

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