The idea behind CarbonX was kindled on a race track. Mike Chapman—a legendary engine builder in the world of motorsports—had watched too many friends suffer serious burn injuries in race-car accidents. Determined to prevent such tragedies, Chapman worked with textile experts to develop a unique solution. By blending carbonized fibers with strengthening fibers, Chapman and his team created a fabric that is inherently non-flammable; will not burn, melt, or ignite when exposed to direct flame or extreme heat; is impervious to molten metal splash; and has exceptional electrical resistance. The CarbonX brand came to life. Since 1999 Chapman Innovations has been developing, producing, and marketing thermal fabric solutions under the flagship brand CarbonX for a variety of industries and end-users.

Why Choose CarbonX

No other brand of flame-resistant (FR) fabric or apparel protects professionals working in extreme conditions like CarbonX. With TPP and ATPV ratings far surpassing industry standards, CarbonX significantly outperforms similarly classified FR wear.

 

 

Unmatched Protection

The superior performance of CarbonX products can be attributed to our high-performance fiber blend. This patented fiber blend provides an extraordinary level of protection and enables our PPE solutions to be optimized for a wide variety of applications.

CarbonX products are constructed to be truly non-flammable. They will not burn, melt, drip, ignite, shrink, or char when exposed to direct flame or extreme heat; are highly resistant to molten metal splash, flammable liquids, and certain chemicals; and provide excellent protection from arc flash hazards. Even after intense exposure, CarbonX products maintain their strength and integrity and continue to protect.

Comfortable Protection

CarbonX products combine an extreme level of protection with maximum comfort. They are lightweight, soft-to-the-touch, and flexible, wearing much like cotton. They also breathe well, wick away moisture, and dry quickly, enhancing the wearer’s comfort and productivity and reducing the potential for fatigue and heat stress.

Permanent Protection

Because CarbonX products are inherently non-flammable, their thermal protective properties will not wash out or wear away. They have a long wear life and are machine washable and easy to care for. Apparel made of CarbonX fabrics can be worn daily as part of a total PPE solution, providing significant value to users.

Partners in Protection

CarbonX partners with leading safety supply distributors and manufacturers to deliver customized PPE solutions. We work closely with our partners to understand their customers’ needs and then provide solutions to meet those needs. This collaborative approach has led to many innovative product developments and increased business opportunities for our partners.

CarbonX has the advantage of being a signature brand of TexTech Industries Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of performance-driven materials. TexTech’s global distribution platform and in-house engineering, testing, and manufacturing capabilities facilitate the development of new CarbonX products to meet the requirements of a broad range of difficult and demanding protective applications.