The PyroMan Test

The PyroMan test is a sophisticated method for evaluating the performance of thermal protective clothing. It uses a full-scale manikin that simulates a flash fire and analyzes the heat sensor response to predict potential tissue damage for users of shelling targets. The machine is equipped with 122 heat sensors and provides valuable insight into the clothing's ability to reduce heat transfer to the wearer during fire exposure.

Cotton vs. flame retardant wool

The North Carolina State University, an independent laboratory, which is testing the degree of burn injury by a flashover, executes this test. The result of this test is indicating the total damage on the body, specified by 2nd and 3rd degree burn injury. We have done The PyroMan test with flame retardant underwear and ordinary cotton underwear under a flame retardant cover all.

In addition to the burn injuries shown in the illustration, scalding injuries may occur caused by moisture. Your body’s own perspiration often causes burn injuries. If the perspiration remains on your skin, it may overheat and start boiling. Because of this, it is very important to use underwear with good moisture transporting properties, such as wool. Garments containing synthetic fibres will melt and cause severe skin injuries.

The PyroMan Test.pdf

with ordinary cotton underwear

52% TOTAL BURN INJURY

MEASURE	RESULT
1 2nd degree burn injury	44%
2 3rd degree burn injury	8%
3 Total burn injury	52%

THE TEST IS DONE WITH THE SAME OUTERWEAR

with Devold flame retardant wool underwear

23% TOTAL BURN INJURY

MEASURE	RESULT
1 2nd degree burn injury	16%
2 3rd degree burn injury	7%
3 Total burn injury	23%

THE TEST IS DONE WITH THE SAME OUTERWEAR