Koolaburn Sterile Fire Blankets are made from a 96% water gel-saturated polished non-woven polyester. The non-woven polyester is heat resistant and the gel saturation allows the blanket to withstand temperatures of 20000C (35680F) for several minutes, enabling the blanket to be used as a valuable tool for both lifesaving and fire rescue. The sterile condition also makes the blanket usable to cover the body in the effort to protect a victim from further infection or hypothermia during transfer to a hospital. The cooling effect of the gelled water not only helps relieve pain but also helps stop the spread of the burn.