This invention relates to fiber blends, yarns and fabrics for use in lightweight garments offering protection against brief exposure to extreme thermal fluxes, the fiber blend comprising a component that fuses within 10 seconds upon exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm..sup.2 /sec. and a component that in fabric form exhibits a flame strength of at least 20 mg. per denier for at least 10 seconds during exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm..sup.2 /sec.
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