Just last month, on April 10th 2026, the ESA and NASA’s Artemis II crew returned to Earth, with the Orion spacecraft splashing safely down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. It’s another mark of success for NASA, continuing their long-standing success in space exploration. And one of the most exciting things about the entire mission? The contribution of PBI! Yes, that’s right. At PBI Performance Products, we participated in space exploration once again, after doin

As May draws to a close, we’re gearing up for Interschutz 2026. This year’s exhibition is sure to be another unforgettable showcase of innovative technology and technique in the fire and rescue sector. For those unaware, Interschutz is essentially the Olympics of this industry, taking place only once every five years. And much like the Olympics, Interschutz similarly sets standards for the sector for the next half-decade. At PBI Performance Products, we’re very proud to be p

While they may sound the same, they are two completely different fibers. PBI and PBO are acronyms for the fiber chemistry each represents: PBI is the trade name for Polybenzimidazole, while PBO is the trade name of Zylon® or Polybenzobisoxazole. PBI is a fiber made by PBI Performance Products, Inc. in Rock Hill, SC. PBO is a fiber made by Toyobo in Osaka, Japan. Since its introduction in 1999, PBO-blended outer shells have remained stagnant, used by only a few manufacturers a