Description
VLITEX Fire Blanket PREMIUM (EV Auto)
Professional Fire Containment for Electric Vehicle Incidents
The VLITEX EV Fire Blanket PREMIUM is a silicone-coated glass fibre blanket developed for lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles. Placed over a burning or damaged EV, it holds flames, heat, smoke and flying debris under the blanket to protect the surrounding vehicles and structures. It also works on conventional petrol and diesel vehicle fires.
Fire Response is the exclusive Australian distributor, supplying fire and rescue services, towing and roadside operators, workshops, dealerships, car park operators, fleets and industrial sites.
Please note: an EV battery fire can’t be smothered, so the blanket contains it rather than extinguishes it. Battery cells can reignite hours later, and fire residue on the blanket is toxic. The blanket is intended for trained personnel.
Why a containment blanket
A traditional fire blanket puts out a fire by cutting off oxygen. A lithium-ion battery fire doesn’t need oxygen from outside, so it keeps burning. A fire containment blanket has a different job: it keeps the fire under control, holds back flames, heat and smoke, and stops flying parts, which protects everything nearby.
DIN SPEC 91489 Certified
The VLITEX PREMIUM Fire Blanket is certified to DIN SPEC 91489, the recognised German testing specification for fire containment blankets used on electric vehicles. The material has been independently tested and verified for use in EV fire scenarios.
Independently Tested Performance
The VLITEX PREMIUM material has undergone independent testing to verify performance under demanding fire conditions.
Testing and certifications include:
- DIN SPEC 91489 certified (certificate is available on request)
- ACTS laboratory test: in tests at ACTS (Advanced Car Technology Systems, part of the Magna Steyr group), the blanket kept temperatures around burning battery modules below 200°C and contained smoke and gases.
- Independent testing confirmed the material withstands more than 1,000°C.
Key features
- Special glass fibre fabric with a dense silicone coating
- Acid and chemical resistant, weather-resistant, doesn’t corrode
- Fire-retardant stitching; straps and handles in silicone-coated glass fibre
- Maintenance-free, with no expiry date
- Silicone is PFAS-free
- Suitable for EVs and conventional vehicles
See also the Vlitex Fire Blanket Standard
| Specification | Details |
| Primary Application | Electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery fires |
| Blanket Material | Special glass fibre fabric with silicone coating |
| Stitching | Fire-retardant sewing thread |
| Handles & Straps | Silicone-coated glass fibre |
| Long Term Temperature Resistance | Up to 1000°C |
| Short Term Temperature Resistance | Up to 1750°C |
| Certification | DIN SPEC 91489 |
| Chemical Resistance | Acid and chemical resistant |
| Weather Resistance | Yes |
| Size | 6m × 8m (other sizes available) |
| Weight | Approx. 30kg |
| Storage | Red carry bag included |
Other Sizes: 7×8m approx. 34.5kg; 8×10m approx. 52kg
Using the blanket safely
Intended for trained personnel; practise placing and removing it. A 6×8m blanket can be carried by one person in a carry sack but usually takes two people to lay over a vehicle.
After an EV fire, check the temperature with a Thermal Imaging Camera before lifting the blanket, because cells can react again many hours later.
Treat residue on the blanket as toxic. After a fire, dispose of the blanket with the fire debris or clean it as Vlitex advises.
Which blanket do I need?
| Grade | Intended Use |
| Standard | Petrol/Diesel vehicles |
| Premium | General lithium battery & EV use |
| Premium Plus | Enhanced Premium with deployment and safety improvements |
For towing or storing a damaged EV for several days, see the Car Service Set.
FAQ
DIN SPEC 91489 is a recognised testing specification for fire containment blankets used on electric vehicles. It establishes testing requirements for large fire blankets intended to help contain EV battery fires. The VLITEX PREMIUM range has been tested and certified to this specification.
Usually two people to place the blanket, with practice.
The 6×8m size suits most cars and SUVs.
Larger sizes are available, so contact us if you’re unsure.
The reusability of the fire blanket depends on the fire load, i.e. how long and at what temperatures it was used. It should also be checked whether the ceiling has been mechanically damaged, for example by cracks or holes.
The silicone coating sometimes reacts with white spots. This is a normal reaction in which the coating burns into the glass fibres – the functionality of the ceiling remains unaffected.
About VLITEX
VLITEX is a German manufacturer specialising in lithium-ion battery fire protection solutions. Its product range includes EV fire blankets, battery storage solutions and specialised containment products designed for electric vehicles, battery storage systems, workshops and industrial applications.
