12" x 12" Newtex High-Temperature Resistant Fiberglass Pad

John: This product is fiberglass with vermiculite coating, and is made in the USA by a company the supplies to industry and military. Tested with a propane torch simulating soldering of a copper tee in a wall space. A small amount of off-gassing and a light odor and the material darkened (from tan to dark gray), but physical integrity unchanged,. No concern using it in close quarters like a wall space. Performed same test on a "carbon" type mat from other Amazon supplier (apparently Chinese) and it resulted in obvious smoke and flames. That mat curled from the heat but did not melt or disintegrate. No way I'd use the carbon mat in an enclosed space.

United States on Sep 13, 2023

Jefferson H.Burbank: Used it for soldering in confined space, it penetrated the flame, but left a white mark when I was done.

United States on Jul 29, 2023

Paul Barnaby: I bought this to protect tables from camping stoves but learned it works amazing as a wind shield. It has many uses so it makes it on all my camping trips.

Wind shield for stoves and fires
Processing mat for tinder
Heat shield for tables
Boot pad to keep dirt and mud off the tent when I call it a night

United States on Apr 27, 2023

Jeff Hermans: I am a retired firefighter and I have witnessed several people burning their houses down while doing simple DIY projects. I bought one of these Newtex heat-resistant pads a couple years ago when I started doing a few plumbing projects around the house. I have used the pad several times and it does have a few "toasted" areas on it - but no holes or severely charred areas. I have another project in the works, that requires protection on two sides and the single pad cannot cover both - so I just ordered a second pad.
I am very happy with the performance of my first Newtex pad. Some other reviews complain that the pad gets a little burnt - yah, but it saved the house. It is an inexpensive, sacrificial, piece of fabric. Use little nails or something to hold it as far away from the flame as possible to reduce charring.
Fifteen bucks is money well spent vs burning down your house.

United States on Jan 18, 2023

I'm Real but My Name is Not: I always keep one of these on hand when soldering pipes in the walls. It is one more way to reduce the chance of setting something ablaze.

This unit is a nice size, and fairly easy to tuck into place behind whatever is about to get the heat applied to it. The grommets would allow you to hang it from a hook or nail during the job, or perhaps just for storage. This should be part of your kit!

United States on Nov 28, 2022

Kifle Mekonnen: I used it for brazing inside refrigerator cabin, to protect liner, it burns easily.

Canada on Feb 23, 2022

Jeffrey mota: I'm a plumber and use this product all the time for when I have to Solder in close proximity to flammable materials (drywall-insulation). Does the job as expected and outlasts some other products I've tried. Quality of material is similar to a real welding blanket.

Canada on Oct 17, 2021

Will peg: doesn't hold up to heat very well. only got 4 uses out of it.

Canada on Sep 18, 2021