FAQs
Everything you need to know about DECONTEX.
Browse our most frequently asked questions and discover how our technology and services help protect those who protect others.
Are live demonstrations available?
Yes. The Academy offers practical sessions and live demonstrations to provide hands-on experience with DECONTEX technologies and procedures.
These questions are written in a website style and are intended to answer the most common inquiries while encouraging visitors to contact DECONTEX for more detailed information.
Does DECONTEX offer online training?
Yes. Through the DECONTEX Online Academy, participants can attend online sessions, consult test reports, and receive technical support.
Which topics are covered?
Topics include PPE standards, contamination risks, maintenance procedures, decontamination technologies, and best practices.
Who can participate in DECONTEX Academy programs?
Training programs are available for fire departments, service providers, industry professionals, and other organizations working with PPE.
Can organizations become DECONTEX technology partners?
Yes. DECONTEX offers its technology worldwide through partnership and operational rental models.
Is the technology environmentally friendly?
Yes. The process is water-free, energy-efficient, PFAS-free, and uses up to 99% reusable CO₂.
Does the process damage PPE?
No. DECONTEX Technology is designed to preserve the protective performance, functionality, and lifespan of the equipment.
How does supercritical CO₂ technology work?
The process uses pressurized CO₂ under controlled conditions to penetrate all PPE layers and remove chemical, biological, and particulate contamination.
Does DECONTEX Services comply with international standards?
Yes. All procedures are performed according to validated and standardized processes, including ISO 23616 and ISO-controlled quality systems.
Are repairs included?
Yes. Professional repairs are carried out by certified specialists using equivalent high-quality replacement components.
How long does a service cycle take?
Typical turnaround times are designed to be fast and fully traceable, with most PPE returned within one week.
Which PPE can be treated?
DECONTEX Services can process firefighter PPE, helmets, gloves, hoods, boots, and other intervention equipment.
How can I contact DECONTEX?
You can contact our specialists through the contact form on the website or by reaching out to one of our regional partners.
What makes DECONTEX different?
DECONTEX combines innovative technology, validated processes, traceability, and sustainability to provide a complete PPE protection solution.
Where is DECONTEX headquartered?
DECONTEX is headquartered in Belgium and operates through an international network of partners and service centers.
Which industries does DECONTEX serve?
DECONTEX solutions are used in firefighting, defense, police, healthcare, and heavy industry.
What is DECONTEX?
DECONTEX is a specialist in advanced CO₂-based decontamination technologies and services for personal protective equipment (PPE), helping organizations protect those who protect others.
How can customers access DECONTEX Technology?
DECONTEX Technology is available through licensed service providers and can also be accessed by end users as a fully integrated PPE service. This service includes logistics, inspection, cleaning, decontamination, repair, traceability, and lifecycle management within a single centralized platform.
How does DECONTEX differ from conventional washing processes?
Unlike traditional water-based washing methods, DECONTEX Technology uses supercritical CO₂ to penetrate all layers of multi-layer PPE and remove contaminants that are difficult to eliminate with conventional processes. The low-temperature process minimizes mechanical stress and helps preserve the functionality and service life of the equipment.
What is DECONTEX Technology?
DECONTEX Technology is an advanced supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) platform for cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection of PPE and technical textiles.
Open Academyhat is the DECONTEX Academy?
The DECONTEX Academy provides training and knowledge-sharing on PPE maintenance, decontamination, standards, and occupational hygiene.
What is supercritical CO₂ technology?
It is a high-performance process operating between 50–150 bar that enables deep penetration and high solubility of cleaning agents at controlled low temperatures, ensuring efficient decontamination.
Is the process safe for PPE materials?
Yes. The technology is designed to preserve the structural and functional integrity of PPE while effectively removing contaminants without causing degradation.
What contaminants does the process remove?
The system targets a broad spectrum of hazards, including toxic combustion products, carcinogenic compounds, biological agents, and particulate contaminants such as asbestos.
How is DECONTEX Technology different from standard washing?
Unlike natwashing, DECONTEX is a validated decontamination process that removes embedded chemical, biological, and toxic residues across all PPE layers.
What is DECONTEX Services?
DECONTEX Services provides a fully managed maintenance solution for PPE, including logistics, inspection, cleaning, decontamination, repair, traceability, and lifecycle management.
Where is DECONTEX Technology available in the market?
DECONTEX Technology is globally deployable and available through an expanding network of licensed partners and service hubs. The system can be installed and certified according to regional standards, including CE and ASME frameworks, ensuring worldwide accessibility and compliance.
Does DECONTEX work with partners or only as a standalone solution?
DECONTEX operates through a global partnership model, working with certified service partners, industrial operators, and institutional stakeholders. This ensures local availability, standardized process quality, and consistent global performance.
Is DECONTEX Technology validated or tested?
Yes. DECONTEX Technology is extensively tested and validated in collaboration with industrial partners and independent testing organizations, ensuring reproducible performance and compliance with relevant technical and safety standards.
How does DECONTEX prevent damage to PPE?
The process operates under mild conditions – low temperatures (32–40°C), minimal mechanical stress (≤25 rpm), short cycle times, and low surfactant concentrations – combined with non-abrasive CO₂. This ensures effective contaminant removal without degrading the mechanical, thermal, or protective properties of PPE.
What is DECONTEX Supercritical CO₂ Technology?
DECONTEX Supercritical CO₂ Technology is an advanced decontamination process that uses pressurized CO₂, controlled low temperatures, limited mechanical action, and optimized surfactant chemistry to remove chemical, biological, and particulate contaminants from all PPE layers while preserving material integrity and performance.
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Decontex Services is Europe’s largest and most advanced service provider for the treatment of firefighting PPE, delivering full lifecycle management including logistics, inspection, cleaning, advanced CO₂ decontamination, repair, and traceability.Services
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Decontex offers the most complete end-to-end PPE decontamination service worldwide for firefighters.
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DECONTEX patented Supercritical CO₂ Technology is the world’s most advanced solution for PPE decontamination.
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The Decontex ACADEMY is an international training institute focused on PPE and high-performance technical textile decontamination.
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