Cobra™ Elite™ hoods offer improved styling for better fit and maximum coverage. Hoods provide double layer coverage of neck, upper chest, shoulders and shoulder blades. The tapered back and notched shoulder drape allow bib to lie flat for a more comfortable fit. Flat-stitched seams eliminate bunching and won’t dig into skin. A half inch wide elastic face opening stretches to full 17" 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 |
