The ICe Fireproof Blanket: What It Is and When You Need One

Most people who own an electric scooter think about fireproof bags. Fewer think about fireproof blankets — and that is a missed opportunity.

The ICe fireproof blanket is a different kind of product. It does not contain a scooter before anything happens. It gives you a rapid response option when something goes wrong unexpectedly — regardless of where the device is, what it is, or whether you had time to prepare.

What is a lithium fireproof blanket?

A fireproof blanket for lithium batteries is a specially woven fabric designed to withstand extreme heat and slow the spread of flames. When thrown over a burning or overheating device, it works in two ways: it cuts off the oxygen supply to the fire, and it provides a thermal barrier that protects surrounding surfaces from heat damage.

Standard fire blankets — the kind used in kitchens — are not adequate for lithium battery fires. Lithium fires burn hotter, produce toxic gases, and can reignite even after appearing to be extinguished. A lithium-rated fireproof blanket is built specifically to handle these conditions.

What the ICe blanket does — and what it does not

It is important to be honest about what any fire safety product can and cannot do.

The ICe fireproof blanket is designed to limit the spread of a fire and buy time. It cannot stop a battery fire that has fully taken hold — no blanket can. What it can do is significantly reduce the damage to your surroundings while you and your family evacuate, and give emergency services a better situation to manage.

Fire services in the UK, Australia and the US consistently advise that the safest response to a lithium battery fire is to evacuate the space and call the emergency services. The blanket supports that response — it is not a substitute for leaving the building.

When is a fireproof blanket the right choice?

The ICe blanket is particularly useful in situations where a containment bag is not practical or not available:

• If your scooter or e-bike shows signs of overheating and you cannot reach a bag in time.
• If you want protection for other devices — laptops, power banks, or e-bike batteries — that would not fit in a scooter bag.
• If you work in a garage, workshop, or storage facility where lithium-powered devices are handled.