Best Fire Blankets in the UK

When fire safety is of primary concern, there are only a few products that can match the Kidde level of quality.

For your convenience, the FB1 kitchen fire blanket kit can be either mounted to a wall or used as a portable extinguisher in case regular fire safety means trigger a fire to spread instead of being suppressed.

Made out of fibreglass, the blanket is fire-resistant and can be applied to cool down hot objects and extinguish pan fires or open fire sources.

Thanks to the mounting hardware included in the set, you can easily install the kit and use it as a wall-mounted option not only at home but also in a camper van or a fully-fledged caravan. The whole package weighs just about 600 grams, making it an ideal blanket to keep in your car.

As for the actual thermal protection, the blanket has a BAFE and BS EN-1869 approval ratings, which basically means that it can be used in all households to improve the overall fire safety. This is an important aspect since you can’t use the general-purpose fire extinguisher to suppress all fire types. For quick access to the blanket itself, the case features special tapes that allow you to pull it out in a matter of seconds.

Perfect for any room with potential fire hazards, the Kidde FB1 fire blanket is one of the best fire safety products available on the market today.

The A2Z fire blanket is designed to be as convenient to use as possible. The handles are flameproof and quite durable, so you won’t have any issues with deploying the blanket in a crucial situation.

Furthermore, the blanket has dimensions of 1 x 1 metre and with the weight of only 700 grams, it can act as a portable emergency blanket that you can store in the boot of your car. While the case is made of plastic, the blanket is manufactured from high-quality woven fibreglass. Thanks to the great fire extinguishing capabilities of this material, the blanket can be effectively utilised to deplete the fire of oxygen and, as a result, to reduce the smouldering speed of the fire.

The only thing that did surprise us is the poorly-sewn edges of the blanket. However, considering that you are going to use it only in case of an emergency, it shouldn’t be a huge deal. Other than that, the kit is fairly practical and definitely a must-have product for any kitchen that doesn’t have a dedicated fire extinguisher.

All in all, the A2Z fire blanket is, perhaps, the top model in the budget price range due to its great fire extinguishing capabilities. The affordable price tag makes it very appealing to a wide range of users that are looking to improve the fire safety of their homes.

Unlike other products in our review, this particular fire blanket can also be used as a protection mean against sparks if you need to grind or cut something using an angle grinder.

Owing to the non-combustible cover, this model is also safe to use as a welding blanket. So, you can utilise the blanket for welding in garages, warehouses, and outdoors given that other fire safety precautions have been undertaken.

As for the size of the blanket, it has a standard length and width of 1 x 1 metre, which should suffice most welding jobs as well as eliminate the smouldering of small fires. The non-combustible surface of the blanket makes it easy to deal with temperatures of up to 580°C as well as limit oxygen levels underneath it.

The packaging features a handy hanging loop that can be used to store the blanket on a hanger or a tool stripe if you have one in your house.

Great for use near fire sources such as kitchen stoves and fireplaces, the Tonyko fire blanket will definitely come in handy if an emergency situation breaks out. Easy to store and take out when needed, it really makes the difference when it comes to quick elimination of fire or banishing the effects of sparks.

In case you need a secondary fire safety measure in addition to the existing fire extinguishing system, then this affordable model from FireShield will be right up your alley.

To start off, the FireShield Pro is one of the biggest fire blankets available on the market today. That is to say, it will be a great option for you in case your stove is rather large. With the overall dimensions of 1.2 x 1.2 metres, it is simply huge compared to other standard blankets, making it ideal for large potential fire hazards.

Although the 200g fabric of the blanket is quite thick, it remains fairly flexible, which allows you to quickly throw it on top of the fire source. Not surprisingly, the cloth used in this model is exceptionally durable, which ensures a longer service life of the blanket. That's not typical for most other budget-friendly models.

When it comes to actual fire safety, the kit is BS EN3 and CE certified, making it eligible for use on open fire sources and for the smothering of pan fires that are the most common fire hazard in kitchens.

All things considered, the FireShield PRO is ideal for choking small open fire sources. It can act as a second line of defence against fires.

The fire blanket from Babz provides users with a quick and effective way to smother small fire sources or cover burning materials.

To begin with, the blanket is made according to EN 1869 regulations and can effectively extinguish smouldering fire sources or cool down objects with extreme temperatures of up to 480°C. This allows using the fire blanket in kitchens, offices, garages, and hospitals among other places that contain from minor to serious fire hazards.

Although the packaging has a distinct chemical odour at first, it'll go away in just a few hours after airing. So, this shouldn't be a real issue in the long run.

Moving on, the dimensions of 1 x 1 metre combined with an overall weight of 580 grams make this kit an essential piece for any fully-fledged fire safety system with water sprinkles and smoke detectors.

Despite the fact that this fire blanket model provides a great deal of protection, we recommend having a primary fire safety mean when it comes down to chocking hot objects out of oxygen. It can be a powder or CO2 extinguisher in either aerosol or canned form.

Wrapping things up, the Blabz fire blanket is a good fire retardant for extinguishing small fires, just in case when a regular powder extinguisher is not applicable.