Cobra™ Ultimate™ hoods are double ply and feature extra-long length that covers head, chest, shoulders and shoulder blades for enhanced protection. Flat-stitched seams eliminate bunching and won’t dig into skin. A half inch wide elastic face opening stretches to full 16" to ensure a snug fit around most SCBA masks. UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition.
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 its durability and arc resistance.
Thread
Cobra™ hoods are available sewn with either color-coordinated (matching) or color-contrasting 100% Nomex® thread.
Direct Embroidery
100% Nomex® thread embroidered on bib. Minimum order 25 each.
Ink Heat Transfers
High resolution multi-color transfers. Minimum order 100 each.
| Fabric Performance Values | Requirements NFPA 1971 2018 Edition | PGI Test Results |
| Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) | ||
| 20.0 (min) | 27.9 |
| 20.0 (min) | 26.4 |
| Hood Material Burst Strength | ≥ 225 N | 368 N |
| Flame Resistance Test | ||
After Flame (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.0 sec x 0.0 sec |
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.0 sec x 0.0 sec |
Char Length (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 100 mm | 61 mm x 55 mm |
| ≤ 100 mm | 57 mm x 73 mm |
| Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -5% | -0.3% to 0.0% |
| Heat & Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -10% | -2.9% to 0.0% |
| ≥ -10% | -0.6% to 1.1% |
| Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) | Not Required | 29 |
| Seam Breaking Strength Test | ≥ 181 N | 843 N |
| Melt or Drip When Exposed to Flame | No Melting or Dripping | NONE |
| Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) | 9.3 cal/cm2 | |
| NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category (HRC) | HRC 2 |
