PBI, an extraordinary fiber that does not burn in air, has changed the fire service’s expectations for protection, comfort and performance.  Blended with Lenzing FR® the fabric is the lightest, most comfortable flame resistant hood fabric on the market.  With a moisture absorbency of 13%, the PBI blend fabric will absorb up to five times more perspiration than typical aramid fabrics.  Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) testing indicates the fabric has the highest TPP rating ounce per ounce of any flame resistant material in the market.  For example, a 5.7 oz./sq. yd.  PBI/Lenzing FR® blend outershell lined with our lightweight 6 oz./sq. yd. Comfort-Plus™ lining has an outstanding TPP rating of 38 after five washings!  Additionally, the fabric resists most chemicals and provides excellent flame resistance with char lengths approximately 25% less than aramid fabrics.  Along with outstanding protection and comfort, the PBI/Lenzing FR blend is practical.  The natural tan color hides soils and is easily washed and dried.  Fabric is prescoured and heat set to maintain shape and fit.

• Inherently Flame Resistant
• Low thermal shrinkage
• Excellent moisture management – wicks moisture better than cotton.
• Good chemical resistance
• Incredibly lightweight and soft; no itch or irritation
• Ounce per ounce the highest TPP on the market
• Tan color hides soil
• High initial cost
• Average wear life
• Most comfortable hood on the market
• 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 is a blend of PBI®/Lenzing FR® – approx.5.7 oz sq yd.
• Lining is Comfort Plus™ - approx. 6 oz. sq. yd.
• 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 200% 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.
• Seamed from top of face opening to bottom back then 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 hood is bound with self-material bias binding.   
• Shoulders are contoured on each side allowing the hood to lie flat on the chest and back for maximum coverage.

FINISHED HOOD 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; European standard 13911-June 2008 (CE marked to EC directive 89/686/EEC); Compliant with CAL-OSHA, Sections 3406 and  3410(d) and OSHA Rule 29 CFR, Part 1910, 269;