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SKU: MTR-28011

Type: Thermal Management

Vendor: MED-TECH Resources

Mylar Emergency Space Blanket

Name: Mylar Emergency Space Blanket
Brand: MED-TECH Resources
SKU: MTR-28011
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MEDTECH Resource · Thermal Management

Mylar Emergency Space Blanket

The baseline passive thermal layer: a metalized Mylar polyester film blanket, approximately 52 in. × 82 in., waterproof, reusable if it stays intact, folding down to almost nothing. SKU MTR-28011. It reflects the patient's own radiant heat back and blocks wind and wet — the two heat-loss routes that matter most before a casualty reaches shelter.

Approx. 52 in. × 82 in.Metalized Mylar filmWaterproof · reusableSKU MTR-28011

A Mylar blanket reflects the heat a casualty is still making. It does not make heat. That single sentence is the whole basis for deciding when it is enough and when it is not.

What's Included

One blanket, folded. Nothing else — and the packaging note matters if you are buying in volume. Tap to open.

VIEW ▾What's in the Package — one blanket · compact fold · no active warming

1× Mylar emergency space blanket, approximately 52 in. × 82 in., metalized Mylar polyester film — MEDTECH Resource SKU MTR-28011
1× Compact factory fold, which is how it stores in an IFAK pocket. Once opened, refolding to the original pack size is difficult — plan on replacing rather than repacking after a real use.
No active or chemical warming element of any kind is included. This is a passive reflective layer; it generates no heat.
No straps, no hood, no shell and no tape are included. It is a flat sheet.
MEDTECH Resource states that brand packaging may vary while product quality and size stay consistent. If your programme requires identical printed packaging across a bulk order, confirm before you buy.

▾Specifications

Mylar Emergency Space Blanket — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	MEDTECH Resource
SKU	MTR-28011
Dimensions	Approximately 52 in. × 82 in. — the legacy listing qualified this as "or similar"; see the note below
Material	Metalized Mylar polyester film
Waterproof	Yes
Reusable	Yes, if the film stays intact. Mylar tears from a nick and does not repair.
Thermal function	Reflects the patient's own radiant heat back toward the body; blocks wind and wet, slowing convective and evaporative loss
Hot-weather use	The reflective face also reflects solar and external radiant heat, so the same sheet has a shade application
Visibility	High-visibility reflective surface, which aids searchers locating a patient in low visibility
Pack format	Compact fold — stores in minimal pack space
Packaging	Manufacturer states brand packaging may vary; product quality and size are stated as consistent
Active warming	None. This is a passive device with no heat source.
Latex content / sterility	Not stated. Not a sterile product; not for wound contact.

One number on this page is soft and is published as soft: The legacy listing gave the size as "52 in × 82 in (or similar — see note)" and stated that brand packaging may vary. That is a real sourcing caveat, not a typo, and anyone specifying a fixed dimension for a kit build should confirm the size of the batch they are buying. No weight and no shelf life are published, and neither is assumed here. On the thermal claim: The legacy copy stated that metalized Mylar reflects up to 90% of radiant heat, a materials figure carried with no source, and it is not reproduced. What is reproduced is the mechanism, which is the part that drives the buying decision — a reflective film returns heat the casualty is still producing. A patient who is no longer producing adequate metabolic heat needs an active warming system, and this blanket is a bridge, a triage layer or a backup inside an outer shell, not a substitute for one. Hypothermia management, and the choice between passive and active warming, is a protocol and medical-direction decision.

▾Who Carries It

Every IFAK and individual first aid kit, where the cost and pack size make it the default thermal layer · Mass casualty and casualty collection points, stocked in volume so every patient on the ground gets a barrier between them and it · Ski patrol, SAR and wilderness teams carrying a shelter and signalling layer in one · Emergency preparedness and go-bag stocking at household and agency level · Vehicle and range kits, where it doubles as a ground sheet or a shade panel.

Use it early and use it over clothing — the blanket works by keeping what heat the patient still has, so it is worth deploying before the shivering stops rather than after. Wrap it so the wind cannot get under an edge; an unsecured sheet is a sail, not a shelter. Nothing here requires a licence or training beyond first aid. What does require judgement is knowing the ceiling of the device: For a casualty in shock, in prolonged exposure or in genuine hypothermia, an active warming system is the primary tool and the Mylar blanket is the layer you use while you get to one, or the layer you put inside its shell. Recognising which of those two situations you are in is the clinical skill, and it sits with your training and your medical direction.

Genuine MEDTECH Resource

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the size of the MEDTECH Resource Mylar Emergency Space Blanket?

The MTR-28011 Mylar Emergency Space Blanket measures 52 inches × 82 inches when fully opened, providing complete full-body coverage for adult patients. It folds down to a compact, lightweight package suitable for IFAKs, individual first aid kits, and mass casualty contingency stock. Note that brand packaging may vary while product dimensions remain consistent.

How does a Mylar space blanket prevent hypothermia?

Metalized Mylar polyester film reflects up to 90% of the body's infrared (radiant) heat back toward the patient, while simultaneously creating a windproof and waterproof barrier that blocks convective and evaporative heat loss — the two most significant mechanisms of heat loss in pre-hospital settings. In shock casualties experiencing peripheral vasoconstriction, wrapping the patient in a space blanket slows core temperature decline until definitive warming or shelter is available.

Can the Mylar blanket be used in hot climates as well as cold?

Yes. The reflective surface works in both directions: in cold weather, the metallic side is oriented inward to reflect body heat back to the patient; in hot climates, the same reflective surface can be oriented outward to deflect solar radiation and reduce heat absorption. This dual-use thermal versatility makes the MTR-28011 appropriate for emergency kits deployed across a wide range of environmental conditions.

Is the Mylar space blanket reusable?

Yes — the MTR-28011 is designed for reuse, provided the Mylar film remains intact. Unlike single-use foil products, it can be carefully refolded and returned to a kit after use. However, in mass casualty or high-contamination scenarios, single-patient use is the appropriate clinical standard. Inspect for tears or punctures before redeployment, as any breach reduces thermal reflective efficiency.

How does the Mylar blanket compare to the HPMK for field hypothermia management?

The Mylar Emergency Space Blanket is a foundational passive thermal tool — economical, ultralight, and universally storable — appropriate for immediate stabilization, mass casualty triage, and IFAK-level stocking. The Hypothermia Prevention Management Kit (HPMK) is a complete multi-layer active system (including Heat Reflective Shell, vapor barrier, and ground insulation pad) designed for prolonged field care and severe hypothermia risk. In practice, the Mylar blanket serves as an immediate first-layer intervention or backup layer within the HPMK shell, while the HPMK provides primary thermal management for extended casualties or environmental extremes.