Marlan® Plus, a blend of wool, viscose FR, polyamide, and TENCEL, was designed by Marina Textil to protect from molten metal splash. Marlan® Plus sheds aluminum, and protects against a variety of other molten metals, namely copper, ferrous metals, zinc, nickel, and lead. Marlan® also displays fantastic thermal insulation properties. By its nature, the wool in Marlan® Plus is protective against flame and heat. It has a high LOI (Limited Oxygen Index), high ignition temperature (570° C-600° C), and high nitrogen content (to extinguish flame). Wool fibers foam when a heat source is applied, and produce an insulation char. The high humidity absorption in the blend helps delay a combustion reaction. The addition of TENCEL to the blend enhances Marlan® Plus's comfort. It wicks away moisture and its fibers are soft and flexible, producing a smooth feel against the skin. TENCEL is also inherently odor resistant, without the need for treatments and additives. Marlan's protective properties are inherent and its protection level will not decrease with the fabric's use, or after repeated laundering.