The OEKO-TEX® tests for harmful substances are fundamentally based on the respective purpose of the textiles and materials. The more intensive the skin contact of a product and the more sensitive the skin, the stricter the human-ecological requirements that need to be complied with.

Nomex® provides lightweight, heat and flame-resistant performance for many applications.

For more than forty years, Kermel® fibre has had tremendous success in providing innovative solutions for firefighter clothing. KERMEL has always worked in close relationship with many fire brigades and fire department supply.

Our new technology WILL SKIN® Insectprotect is a new insect treatment process that meets European health standards. It’s OEKO-TEX certified and it’s currently being marketed.

The European standard ISO 20471 specifies the characteristics of high visibility traffic clothing for professional use. These PPE Category 2 are designed to visually highlight the presence of the user so that it is more noticeable in dangerous situations, both day and night (lighting by the headlights of cars).