Description
Fothershield Fire EV Blanket High-Grade Silica 3m x 4m
The Fothershield Fire EV Blanket EVBL01 is a specialist fire containment blanket designed for electric and hybrid vehicle incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Manufactured from high-grade silica fabric with a Graflex™ graphite finish, it is designed to help contain high-temperature EV fires by restricting oxygen flow, creating a more controlled environment for emergency response teams, workshops, charging facilities, recovery operators, and fire services.
Key Features
- 🔥 High-grade silica fabric with Graflex™ graphite finish
- 🔥 Designed for electric and hybrid vehicle fire containment
- 🔥 Thermal application up to 1200°C
- 🔥 Melting point up to 1600°C
- 🔥 Flexible and chemical-resistant construction
- 🔥 Stitched with stainless steel and meta-aramid sewing thread
- 🔥 Long handles for rapid deployment over vehicles
- 🔥 Includes 4 or 6 flame-retardant webbing straps
- 🔥 Heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester drawstring storage bag
- 🔥 Water-repellent storage bag finish
- 🔥 95% minimum silica content
- 🔥 Suitable for managing thermal runaway incidents involving lithium-ion batteries
Benefits
- ✅ Helps contain EV and hybrid vehicle fires
- ✅ Reduces heat exposure to nearby assets and infrastructure
- ✅ Assists in protecting adjacent vehicles from fire spread
- ✅ Creates a more controlled emergency response environment
- ✅ Easy to deploy using integrated long handles
- ✅ Durable construction for extreme heat environments
- ✅ Suitable for professional fire and rescue operations
- ✅ Convenient storage and transport in supplied carry bag
Specifications
| Brand | Fothershield |
| Model | EVBL01 / TG4915 |
| Product Type | EV Fire Blanket |
| Dimensions | 3m x 4m |
| Material | High-grade silica fabric |
| Finish | Graflex™ graphite finish |
| Weave | 8-H Satin |
| Thickness | 0.7mm |
| Silica Content | 95% minimum |
| Thermal Application | Up to 1200°C |
| Melting Point | 1600°C |
| Tensile Strength (Warp) | 2000 N/50mm |
| Tensile Strength (Weft) | 1200 N/50mm |
| Thread Type | Stainless steel and meta-aramid |
| Straps | 4 or 6 FR webbing straps |
| Individual Pack | Rolled and packed in heavy-duty drawstring carry bag with carry handles |
| Storage Bag Material | PVC-coated polyester with water-repellent finish |
| Weight | 9.17kg |
| Weight Without Bag | 8.74kg |
| Colour | Dark grey blanket supplied in storage bag |
| Intended Use | Containment of EV and hybrid vehicle fires |
How to Use
- Ensure the blanket size is appropriate for the vehicle and that responders are wearing suitable PPE.
- Remove the blanket from the storage bag and unroll it.
- Position the blanket behind or alongside the vehicle.
- Use the handles to raise and pull the blanket fully over the vehicle.
- Ensure the blanket reaches the ground around all sides of the vehicle.
- Secure the blanket using the integrated FR straps where required.
- Monitor the incident using thermal imaging equipment and follow established emergency response procedures.
⚠️ The blanket is designed to contain EV and lithium-ion battery fires and limit fire spread; the battery may continue burning beneath the blanket during a thermal runaway event.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent addition to our EV response equipment. Deployment is straightforward and the quality is impressive.” — Johan S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The carry bag and long handles make emergency deployment much faster.” — Mandla R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A professional-grade solution for EV workshops and charging facilities.” — Thabo M.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this blanket designed for? It is designed to help contain fires involving electric and hybrid vehicles, particularly incidents involving lithium-ion battery thermal runaway.
Does it extinguish an EV battery fire? The blanket is intended to contain the incident by restricting oxygen and reducing fire spread, creating a more controlled environment for emergency response.
What temperatures can it withstand? The blanket has a thermal application rating up to 1200°C and a melting point of 1600°C.
What material is used? It is manufactured from high-grade silica fabric with a Graflex™ graphite finish.
Can it be used in vehicle workshops? Yes. The manufacturer lists workshops, showrooms, charging locations, fire services, recovery services, and parking facilities among the intended applications.
How is the blanket stored? It is supplied rolled inside a heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester drawstring carry bag with carry handles.
Is it suitable for hybrid vehicles? Yes. The blanket is designed for both electric and hybrid vehicle incidents.
Can it help protect nearby property? Yes. One of its intended purposes is to reduce fire spread and minimise damage to adjacent vehicles and nearby areas.
Industries & Applications
- 🚗 EV charging stations
- 🏢 Underground car parks
- 🏬 Multi-storey parking facilities
- 🔧 Automotive workshops
- 🚘 Vehicle showrooms
- ⛽ Service stations and filling stations
- 🚛 Vehicle recovery and towing operations
- 🚒 Fire and emergency services
- 🚆 Rail vehicle transport services
- 🚢 Transport and logistics environments
Compliance & Certifications
No specific third-party certification for this model could be independently verified from the manufacturer documentation reviewed. The blanket specifications and performance data are manufacturer-stated.
Equip your facility with a professional EV fire containment solution designed specifically for the challenges posed by lithium-ion battery incidents. The Fothershield EV Fire Blanket combines high-temperature resistance, durable silica construction, and practical deployment features to help improve emergency preparedness wherever electric or hybrid vehicles are present.
