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What's Your FR Fabric Made of?
FR fabrics are a lot like firefighters - Performance comes down to what they're made of. So when you're choosing an FR fabric, make sure to look closely at the contents. FR fibers have certain properties that can be beneficial or detrimental depending on intended use. You'll see that many of the fabrics used in Cobra Hoods are made from blends of fibers. Blending fibers helps balance their properties and enhance fabric performance.
When choosing an FR fabric you'll want to look at thermal protection, comfort, durability, stability, ease of washing, color and cost. You'll also want to look at the fabric's special properties such as electric arc, chemical, welding sparks and splatter or molten metal splash resistance if these are job concerns for you.
What do I look for?
- Thermal Protection
- Comfort/Breathability
- Stability
- Color
- Durability
- Washing Ease
- Cost
- Special properties
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Para-Tek FR™ Tri-Blend Black
Lightweight yet excellent Thermal Protection Performance. Vertical char length is the lowest we’ve ever seen averaging less than a half inch in both directions after five washings. Highest arc rating for a lightweight hood. Learn More and view Hoods made with Para-Tek FR Tri-Blend »
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P84®/Kevlar®/Lenzing FR® with Comfort Plus Lining
This heavy weight blend keeps you dry and comfortable because of the wicking ability of Lenzing FR. The Comfort Plus Liner dramatically improves TPP rating while reducing cost. Learn More and view Hoods made withP84/Lenzing FR and Comfort Plus Lining »
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PBI®/Lenzing FR® with Comfort Plus Lining
Add the Comfort Plus Liner to the PBI/Lenzing FR blend, and the Thermal Protection Performance (TPP) rating dramatically improves. Learn More and view Hoods with PBI/Lenzing FR and Comfort Plus Lining »
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PBI®/Lenzing FR®
PBI is an extraordinary fiber that doesn’t burn in air. Blended with Lenzing FR®, this fabric is the lightest, most comfortable flame resistant hood fabric on the market. Even though fabric is incredibly lightweight, at 5.7 oz./sq. yd, it has an exceptionally high TPP rating. Learn More and view Hoods made with PBI/Lenzing FR »
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P84®/Kevlar®/Lenzing FR®
This FR blend has some heft yet due to it’s high moisture regain and excellent breathability is very comofrtable. P84 fiber has unique trilobal shape which offers up to 90% more surface area compared to conventional round fibers – allowing air to better circulate, enhancing both thermal protection and comfort. Learn More and view Hoods made withP84/Lenzing FR»
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Para-Tek FR™ Tri-Blend Heather Gray
Lightweight yet excellent Thermal Protection Performance. Vertical char length is the lowest we’ve ever seen averaging less than a half inch in both directions after five washings. Highest arc rating for a lightweight hood. Learn More and view Hoods made with Para-Tek FR Tri-Blend »
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COMFORT PLUS™ – Nomex® (Meta-Aramid)/Lenzing FR®
Developed by PGI in the early 1980’s, this mid-weight blend has become the most popular hood fabric in the market due to its ability to wick moisture away from the skin more effectively that other flame resistant fabrics keeping the wearer drier and more comfortable. Learn More and view Hoods made with Comfort Plus™ »
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Ara-Tek FR™ Tri-Blend
Similar comfort and flame and thermal resistance to the popular Nomex/Lenzing FR blend at a fraction of the cost. Where Ara-Tek FR really shines is it’s durability and arc resistance. Learn More and view Hoods made with Ara-Tek FR Tri-Blend »
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100% Nomex® (Meta-Aramid)
Nomex has excellent thermal stability and will not melt or drip. Fabric has outstanding strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. Learn More and view Hoods made with Nomex »
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Carbon Shield™
Considered the ultimate high-tech fabric for thermal protection and comfort. The fabric simply won’t burn in air. Additionally fabric has excellent moisture regain and wicks moisture away from the skin to the outer shell enabling it to evaporate at rapid rate. Learn More and view Hoods made with Carbon Shield »