Nomex is a meta-aramid fiber developed in 1961 by DuPont and first marketed in 1967. Known for its inherent flame resistance, Nomex has been the fabric of choice for protective apparel in firefighting, oil, gas, petrochemical, industrial, military, police/swat, U.S. Forest Service and auto racing industries for over forty years. Nomex has outstanding strength and abrasion resistance so hoods manufactured from the fiber have exceptional wear life making them cost effective in the long run. 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 100% 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.
• Calendared to minimize laundry shrinkage.

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 seams are sewn with 100% Nomex thread size Tex 40.

CONSTRUCTION:

• Composed of two layers throughout.
• For a contoured fit the hood is seamed from top of face opening to back of head.
• 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 hood is bound with self-material bias binding.    
• Gusset added at side seams to provide complete shoulder coverage and smoother drape.

FINISHED HOOD | BALACLAVA MEASUREMENTS:    

1. Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter.
2. Length of hood below face opening approx. 12".
3. Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 17".
4. Length of hood at back from top to bottom approx. 19½".
5. Length of hood at front top to bottom approx. 20".   

SIZE:    

• One size hood fits all.

LABELING AND USER INFORMATION:

• 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 users 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 1910, 269.