What is "zetex"

Zetex may refer to either:

• Zetex (textile), a range of high-temperature resistant fabrics
• Zetex Semiconductors, a transistor and diode manufacturer, once part of Ferranti.

Zetex fabrics were invented by Bal Dixit in 1978. This highly texturized fiberglass fabric exhibits many of the same properties as asbestos, such as resistance to heat, corrosion and rot resistance, outstanding electrical properties, ability to withstand molten metal, and thermal insulation. However, it does not carry the same health risks.