Details
Known for its inherent flame resistance, Nomex® has been the fabric of choice for protective apparel for over forty years.
- Longer length for maximum coverage
- Tapered back and notched shoulders enable bib to lie flat on back and front
- Flat stitched seams
- X-heavy 1/2" wide elasticized face opening
- Cover stitched bound drape
- Label is sewn down on all four sides for comfort and permanency
- UL Classified to NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition
- Recommended for STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING as well as other industries which require protection from flash fire, radiant heat, electric arc or cold weather.
Other properties of Nomex® include:
- Inherently flame resistant
- Exceptional wear life
- Superb flash fire protection
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Easy Care – can be laundered using normal home and commercial laundering and dry cleaning techniques
- Mid-weight (7oz. / sq. yd.)
- Natural off-white color
- Less comfort than other hood fibers or fiber blends due to low moisture absorbency of 4.5%
- Meets CAL-OSHA Requirements Passes Fed. Test 191, Method 5903.2: CAL OSHA Sections 3406(d)
- Complies with OSHA Rule 29 CFR Part 1910, 269
FABRIC:
- Outer shell and lining are Nomex®(Meta-Aramid) - approx. 7 oz. sq yd.
- 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 130% stretch for maximum stretch and recovery.
- Calendered to minimize laundry shrinkage.
- All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).
- Major seams are flat seam assembled, stitch type 607.
- Drape attachment to top is done with stitch type 401 and reinforced with stitch type 605.
- Elastic in face opening is erged in with stitch type 503 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
- Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
CONSTRUCTION:
- Composed of two layer top and bib
- Top is seamed from top of face opening to bib in back with a six thread flat seam for comfort. Bib is assembled and joined around circumferece of top with two thread serge and then 5 thread cover-stitched for extra strength.
- Face opening is circular in shape and serged with x-heavy duty ½"-wide elastic around the perimeter. The elastic is then folded back ½" and cover stitched. The face opening stretches a full 16" (which is 25% more than conventional hoods.) for easy donning and a snug fit around face of SCBA mask. Face opening maintains original shape after repeated launderings.
- The bottom edge of bib is bound with self-material bias binding and contoured at shoulders allowing the hood to drape on the chest and back for maximum coverage.
- Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter
- Length of hood below face opening approx. 11"
- Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 15"
- Length of hood at back from top to bottom approx. 19"
| Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) | |
| Thermal Protective Performance | |
| Initial (seconds) | 27.1 |
| After 5 washings (seconds) | 28.5 |
| After Flame | |
| Initial (inches) | 0 x 0 |
| Warp (wales) x Fill (Courses) | |
| After 5 washings (seconds) | 0 x 0 |
| Char Length | |
| Initial (inches) | 2 x 2.1 |
| After 5 washings (inches) | 1.7 x 1.6 |
| Fabric Burst Strength (N) | 911.4 |
| Seam Burst Strength (N) | 1320.5 |
| Heat and Thermal Shrinkage | |
| After 5 washings | 0% |
| Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | 31 |
| Melt or Drip when exposed to flame | None |
- One size fits all
- Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, NFPA acceptance, UL Classification, Date of Manufacture, and Care Instructions. Included with each hood is a complete user’s information guide.
- Meets or Exceeds Industry Standards
- UL Classified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971-Current Edition; Compliant with CAL-OSHA. Sections 3406 and 3410(d) and OSHA Rule 29 CFR, Part 910, 269.
