In addition to equipment for welding, welding blankets are used to extinguish fires and to protect yourself / through the flames. It is must have at home, work, apartment, car, hotel, etc. welding blanket specifications that meet the standard are:
• Made from cotton canvas type, white with fine threads woven
• The size of 1000mm x 1000 mm sheet, 1200mm x 1500mm and 1500mm x 1800mm with four sides of the stitched.
• Equipped with left and right handle.
• Materials should not contain asbestos.
• Chemicals used to prevent and extinguish fires burning this fabric using solvent-based chemical compounds (water-based) and safe for the environment.
• Weighing not more than 900 grams.
• Packaging in Red Vinyl bag water proof and can be stretched and ready to use.

Testing standards for welding blankets should be met are:

• Australian / New Zealand Standard 3504: 1995
• British Standard 476 Part 5: 1979

The advantages of welding blankets than other ordinary tarps are:

1. Does not require water in fire
2. No need to recharge chemicals (such as the Fire Extinguisher)
3. The cost is relatively cheaper
4. Chemicals used safe environment
5. Lightweight and practical in use (the kids can use with ease)
6. Flexibility in storage
7. It can be stored or carried in a vehicle
8. It can be used over and over again, as long as the fire blanket is not torn
9. Besides being used to extinguish the fire, also to protect yourself to get through the flames.