Ara-Tek FR™ is PGI’s proprietary Tri-Blend that leverages the benefits of three fibers – Meta-Aramid, Lenzing FR® and High Tenacity Nylon.  Ara-Tek FR utilizes a generic Meta-Aramid fiber with similar flame, heat and chemical resistant properties to Nomex® brand Meta-Aramid at a fraction of the price. The Lenzing FR provides exceptional softness, breathability and moisture management properties by wicking moisture away from your skin to the outside of the fabric where it can rapidly evaporate keeping you dry and comfortable. The end result is a fabric with similar comfort, and flame resistance of the extremely popular Nomex®/Lenzing FR® blend fabric at a lower price point. The High Tenacity Nylon not only enhances durability but also increases the fabrics arc resistance – Ara-Tek FR ATPV is 10.7 (Level 2) versus Nomex/Lenzing FR ATPV of 8.8 (Level 2), which computes to a little over 20% higher ATPV rating.  Ara-Tek FR hoods provide exceptional comfort, durability, and protection against flame, heat and arc at an affordable price. Other properties of Ara-Tek FR include:

• Inherently flame resistant
• Exceptional wear life
• Best value.  Lowest initial cost, combined with long wear life
• Comfortable.  Excellent moisture absorbency – wicks moisture off skin so it can easily evaporate.  Fabric also has excellent breathability
• Softer and better stretch and recovery than other hoods
• Lightweight – 6 oz. /sq. yd.
• Natural off-white color
• Arc Resistant – ATPV 10.7 HRC 2
•  Compliant with NFPA 70E – Current Edition. Meeting the performance specifications of ASTM-F-1506 (On double ply hoods)
• 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:        

• Material composition of hood is Meta-Aramid/FR Rayon/High Tenacity Nylon- approx. 6 oz sq yd. knit in a 1 x 1 rib construction for better stretch and comfort.

• Not compliant with NFPA - Current Edition.

STITCH TYPES AND SEAMS:

• All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).
• Major seams are flat seam assembled, stitch type 607.
• Elastic in face opening is serged in with stitch type 504 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
• Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.

THREAD:

• All sewing is done with 100% Nomex thread size TEX 40.

CONSTRUCTION:

• The hood shall be composed of two layers of knit.
• Hood is assembled with flat seam cover stitch.
• Face opening shall be an oval shape measuring 6" in width and 3¼" in height. Extra-Heavy ½" wide elastic is serged to the perimeter of the face opening. The face opening with elastic is then folded back ½" and cover stitched. The heavier elastic around the face opening stretches a full 17" for easy donning.  It also is guaranteed to fit snugly around all styles of SCBA masks and will retain its shape better after repeated use and laundering.
• The bottom edge of bib is completely bound with self-fabric bias cut binding (cut in five degree cut pattern).
   

FINISHED HOOD MEASUREMENTS:        

1. Length of hood top 14 ± ½" (1).
2. Width of hood top at top of face opening 8" ± 1" (2).
3. Width of hood top at center of face opening 6" ± ½" (3).
4. Width of hood top at bottom edge 18" ± 1" (4).

SIZE:

• One size hood shall fit all.

LABELING AND USER INFORMATION:

• Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, Date of Manufacture, Warning Statement and Care Instructions.