Blend was developed in the early 1980’s by PGI to offer a more comfortable and affordable option to 100% Nomex hoods. Due to its price and exceptional comfort it became an instant success easily becoming the most demanded hood blend on the market. Comfort Plus is made of two proven flame resistant fiber work horses- Nomex® and Lenzing FR™. Together they create an exceptionally durable and comfortable flame resistant fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin more effectively than other flame resistant fabrics. The end result is an FR hood that feels cooler in hot environments and warmer in cold environments.  In addition to improved comfort, Comfort Plus hoods offer 18% better thermal resistance than their 100% Nomex counter- part with a TPP of 33.6 vs. 28.5 for 100% Nomex after five washings.  Other properties of the fabric include:

• Inherently flame resistant
• Excellent thermal resistance – 33.6 TPP rating after five washings
• Excellent comfort. Lightweight and soft, no itch or irritation
• Excellent moisture management – wicks moisture away from skin keeping you drier and more comfortable
• Keeps you cooler in hot environments and warmer in cold environments
• Low initial cost
• Long wear life
• Off-white color
• Arc Resistant – ATPV 8.8 HRC 2 (On double ply hoods)
• 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 Nomex (Meta-Aramid)/Lenzing FR® – 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.