Fire Cloak - Electric Vehicle Fire Blanket - (26' × 20')

The Fire Cloak™ EV Fire Blanket is constructed from a specially engineered glass-fiber fabric (FBM8060) that is coated on both sides with a durable, fire-resistant silicone layer. Built for high-risk environments—including emergency response, industrial facilities, and automotive applications—this blanket is designed to help contain electric-vehicle and lithium-battery fires by limiting heat output, slowing flame spread, and reducing collateral damage.

Key Features

• Outer material made from modified glass-fiber fabric with dual-sided fire-resistant silicone coating

• Suitable for EV incidents, lithium-battery emergencies, and industrial fire containment

• Equipped with four heavy-duty, fire-resistant corner handles

• Handles feature triple-layer reinforced anchor points to support safe two-person deployment

• All seams and stress points sewn with high-temperature, fire-resistant thread

• Engineered for rapid, controlled placement during emergency operations

Dimensions: 8 m × 6 m (26 ft × 20 ft)
Weight: ~28 kg (including IP65-rated storage bag)

FBM8060 Material Construction

Base Fabric Specifications

Fire Safety Certifications & Test Performance

The Fire Cloak™ EV Fire Blanket has been independently tested and verified to meet or exceed leading international fire-resistance standards. Its construction and thermal performance have been validated through certified laboratory testing as well as full-scale EV fire scenarios.

United Kingdom / EU Standards

• BS 476 Part 7:1997 — Classified compliant for surface flame spread

• BS 476 Part 6:1989+A1:2009 — Fire propagation index compliant

• Achieves CLASS 0, equivalent to a CLASS A rating in the U.S.

• BS 476 Parts 20/22:1987 — Comparable to ASTM E119; withstood 1,000°C (1,832°F) for 90 minutes before testing was stopped

United States Certifications

• NFPA 701 — Certified compliant

• ASTM D6413/D6413M-22 — Vertical flame resistance passed with the highest achievable result

European Classification

• ISO EN 13501-1:2018 — Rated A2, s1, d0, indicating non-combustible performance, minimal smoke generation, and no flaming droplets

Additional Independent Testing (Intertek UK)

• Hydrocarbon resistance: Rating 7

• Air permeability at 20°C: 0.22 mm/s

• Air permeability at 400°C: 0.63 mm/s

• Tensile strength after 1 hour at 400°C:

  • Warp: ~1156.6 N

  • Weft: ~1012.5 N

• Hydrostatic pressure rating: 492 cm H₂O

Real-World EV Fire Performance

Live testing conducted at HORIBA MIRA (UK) demonstrated the blanket’s real-world capability. During evaluation:

• The blanket was deployed over an actively burning Nissan Leaf in full thermal runaway

• Peak temperatures dropped from ~900°C to ~47°C in under 10 minutes

• Flame spread was suppressed and surrounding hazards were significantly reduced

This level of containment makes the Fire Cloak™ an effective tool for managing lithium-ion battery thermal events.

Why EV Thermal Runaway Requires Specialized Containment

Lithium-ion batteries use flammable electrolytes and can undergo a rapid self-heating reaction when damaged or shorted internally. This leads to:

• Sudden temperature spikes

• Chain-reaction cell failure (thermal propagation)

• Heat levels beyond the capability of water or standard extinguishers

• Fires that cannot be extinguished through conventional means

By limiting oxygen and suppressing radiant heat, the Fire Cloak™ helps slow combustion and reduces the thermal output, offering critical protection for nearby structures, vehicles, and responders.

Easy Deployment & Storage

The blanket is packaged in a rugged IP65-rated waterproof carry bag for clean, secure storage. Two trained responders can deploy it quickly in emergency situations.

Ideal Applications

• Fire and rescue agencies

• Parking structures and high-density vehicle facilities

• Towing and recovery companies

• Dealerships, service centers, and automotive workshops

• EV charging locations

• Marine and aviation EV operations

• Industrial safety and emergency teams