Kombat™ Flex – PBI/Kevlar®

A twill weave stable fabric blend of Kevlar® and PBI fibers. This flexible fabric provides a range of motion and ease of wear through innovative fiber blends and specialized weave construction, while providing the strength and protection demanded to get the job done.

PBI XT - (Gemini)

A modified plain weave stable fabric blend of PBI and Kevlar® fibers and a PBI Filament® grid.  This fabric provides superior abrasion resistance and excellent thermal protection. 

OMNI ELITE - Kevlar®/Basofil®

A twill weave stable fabric blend of Kevlar®, PBI Filament®, and Basofil® fibers.  The heat blocking ability of Basofil® fiber in this outer shell allows it to be combined with lightweight thermal liners and still achieve high TPP values.

OMNI VANTAGE - Basofil®

A woven light weight dimensionally stable fabric blend of Kevlar®, Nomex®, and Basofil® fibers.  The heat blocking ability of Basofil® fiber in this outer shell allows it to be combined with lightweight thermal liners and still achieve high TPP values.

Brigade™ 600

With decades of proven performance, BRIGADE™ 600 still provides basic protection at an affordable price.

• Content: 100% NOMEX® IIIA
• Weight: 6.0 oz/yd2 plain weave

Westex® DH

Westex^® DH makes an excellent choice for flash fire protection. With its uniquely woven blend, it provides outstanding breathability and optimized moisture management to keep the wearer cooler, drier and more comfortable. Westex^® DH also retains an excellent after-wash appearance, with a low propensity forpilling and is available in navy and anANSI 107 certified lime/yellow. Excellent Performance Characteristics:

• Breathability
• Moisture Wicking
• Color Consistency

Westex Synergy®

Westex Synergy^® is made with 100% Nomex^® IIIA. Nomex^® is an inherent fiber and has been a leader in heat and flame protection for more than 45 years. Nomex^® fiber helps FR clothing maintain its size and shape after repeated launderings for a professional appearance.
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AGILITY™

Firefighters carry a lot of weight on the job; their outer shell shouldn’t add to the load. TenCate scientists have engineered a 6.6-ounce fabric that that offers ease of movement and wear and the strength of a premium outer shell.

• ENFORCE™ Technology provides the same strength and protection at a lighter weight
• Lighter weight means firefighters can stay in the action longer with less chance of heat stress
• Twill weave provides ease of movement and freedom to act fast
• Innovative engineering delivers the durability that firefighters need on the job

AGILITY® is available in Light Gold, Dark Gold and Black Gold.

Features:

1. Maximum protection in a lighter weight fabric
2. Excellent strength after thermal exposure
3. Less weight means less risk of heat stress

PIONEER™

This new KEVLAR®/NOMEX® blend outer shell is even lighter and more flexible but still delivers the strength and durability you need due to TenCate’s innovative ENFORCE™ Technology. If you’re in ADVANCE™ or similar outer shells, you owe it to yourself to check out PIONEER™.

• Enhanced strength in a lighter weight outer shell
• Enhanced comfort with extraordinary flexibility
• Enhanced appearance with a distinctive look
• Uncompromised protection and durability of TenCate

 

PBI Max™

PBI Max patent pending design offers fire fighters the best combination of break open and thermal protection, the strongest outer shell fabric in the world, and the most flexible and comfortable outer shell fabric the fire service has ever seen.  PBI Max is the only outer shell that delivers triple-threat performance –unmatched protection, unmatched durability, and unmatched comfort.

ARMOR 7.0™

In Armor 7.0™, Safety Components brings together America’s most trusted names in personal protection to offer firefighters and first responders an innovative outer shell fabric with new Filament Fiber Technology. Armor 7.0 combines military grade DuPont™ Kevlar®, solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex® and DuPont™ Kevlar® fibers to form a power shield of protection. This revolutionary blend of fibers provides added thermal protection, excellent tear and rip resistance to create the world’s strongest outer shell fabric. Uniquely blended into a lighter weight, seven-ounce comfort twill weave, Armor 7.0 improves comfort and enhances mobility. Armor 7.0 is topped off with our patented DuPont™ Teflon® F-PPE water repellent finish - the world’s best at shedding water and increasing garment durability.

BRIGADE™ 725 – Nomex® IIIA

Brigade™ is a lightweight, breathable fabric made from Dupont® Nomex fiber with unsurpassed flame resistance and durability. 

Westex Synergy(R)

Westex Synergy® is made from 100% Nomex®  Nomex® is an inherent fiber that has been a leader in heat and flame protection for more than 45 years.  Nomex® fiber helps FR garments maintain size and shape after repeated washings. 

• Colors - Tan, yellow and white(natural).
• 7.5 oz sqyd, 100% Nomex® IIIA fiber
• Great protection at a good value

OMNI VANTAGE - Basofil®

A woven light weight dimensionally stable fabric blend of Kevlar®, Nomex®, and Basofil® fibers.  The heat blocking ability of Basofil® fiber in this outer shell allows it to be combined with lightweight thermal liners and still achieve high TPP values.

CROSSTECH® 3-Layer

For those departments that want the highest durability in the most rigorous situations, CROSSTECH® 3-Layer moisture barrier provides the best durability/THL/TPP combinations possible.

CROSSTECH® 2-Layer

The most popular moisture barrier specified by departments across the country.  It has earned its reputation for being the best moisture barrier in the world. W.L. Gore & Associates have spent three decades improving this barrier. Widely recognized for being the most protective and the most breathable, Ricochet recommends CROSSTECH® moisture barrier above all others.

GORE RT7100™

For those who need premium performance at a value price, GORE™ RT7100 moisture barrier provides an excellent alternative. Utilizing their years of experience in ePTFE technology, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. developed an alternative barrier consisting of a membrane laminated to a non-woven NOMEX® substrate. This combination delivers thermal stability, waterproof performance and a high level of breathability. If you can’t afford CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, this is the moisture barrier to buy.

Parallon System

The performance of traditional turnout gear usually requires a tradeoff between thermal protection and breathability. Increasing one typically means giving up some aspect of the other. Now it’s possible to achieve unparalleled levels of breathability, while also preventing serious drops in thermal protection that can occur as your gear gets wet, particularly from sweat.

This new level of breathability and enhanced thermal protection is only achievable with the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system — a unique multi-barrier liner system that replaces the moisture barrier and thermal liner in convention gear.

CROSSTECH Fabric

GORE®CROSSTECH®EMS Fabric has earned its industry-leading status by protecting against hazards at the emergency scene, including blood and other body fluids that could contain HIV, HBV (Hepatitis B), and HCV (Hepatitis C). Its proven durability, comfort, and heat stress relief make it the ultimate in protective fabric performance. You can trust the performance of GORE® CROSSTECH® EMS Fabric. It was developed as a result of Gore’s innovative thinking, and extensive testing. With over 35 years of experience in developing and improving barrier fabric, Gore is known for its extensive testing in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Product Features:

• The best combination of breathability and durability
• 2-layer or 3-layer construction
• Nonflammable options available
• Penetration protection against blood and body fluids
• Waterproof and windproof

CROSSTECH S/R Fabric

The (Crosstech S/R) moisture barrier material shall be a 5.0 oz. per square yard two-layer laminate comprised of a bi-component membrane laminated to a liner fabric substrate.  The bi-component membrane shall be comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water loving) and oleophobic (i.e. oil hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix.  The moisture barrier material shall meet all moisture barrier requirements of NFPA 1951-current edition and NFPA 1999-current edition.  The moisture barrier shall be used as a hung liner under a durable outer-shell material.  Further mention of “Specified Moisture Barrier” in this specification shall refer to this section

Caldura Elite SL2

Caldura Elite SL2 has a smooth face cloth that allows you to move in and out of the gear with ease while remaining durable.  The unmatched wickability moves perspiration away from the body.  Keeping you drier and more comfortable.  

Features:

• Comfortable, Thin and Flexible
• Excellent THLs
• Face Cloth: KEVLAR® filament yarn with LENZING FR® /KEVLAR® / nylon blend spun yarn, twill weave
• Batting: 1 layer of Aramid nonwoven spunlace (1.5 oz/yd2 ) plus 1 layer of Aramid nonwoven spunlace (2.3 oz/yd2 )
• Total Weight: 6.7 oz/yd2

OMNI SYNERGY® (2-layer)

Available for use only with the Basofil® outer shell, this combination gives excellent TPP values in a lightweight package.

DEFENDER® M SL2

A thermal barrier that is designed with the same fiber blend and technology used to protect U.S. Army and Marine ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2007. This unique fiber blend in the face cloth offers structural firefighters superior moisture management and exceptional comfort.

DEFENDER® M NP

A thermal barrier that is designed with the same fiber blend and technology used to protect U.S. Army and Marine ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2007. This unique fiber blend in the face cloth offers structural firefighters superior moisture management and exceptional comfort. .

Caldura Elite with NOMEX Nano SL2

Caldura face cloth provides a durable, smooth fabric that wicks perspiration away from the body, providing a very comfortable fit and ease of donning and doffing.

Nominal Weight (all layers):6.7 osy (225 gsm)
Construction: Woven facecloth quilted to non-woven batting
Colors: Gold (facecloth)
Made in America: Yes

Features:

• COOLDERM™ Technology, Extraordinary Breathability
• Fiber Content (facecloth): Aramid, FR Rayon and FR Nylon
• Fiber Content (batting): DuPont™ Nomex® Nano and Aramid spun-lace
• Quilt Thread: Aramid

OMNI SYNERGY® (1-layer)

Available for use only with the Basofil® outer shell, this combination gives excellent TPP values in a lightweight package.

Glide Ice™

Glide Ice™ with DuPont™ Nomex® filament thermal liner shall be “Glide Ice” face cloth designed in a lightweight, 3.6 oz. twill weave. Thermal liner shall be constructed with 60% DuPont™ Nomex® filament and 40% DuPont™ Nomex®/Lenzing FR® spun yarns. 

Glide Ice PBI G2™

UL has certified Glide Ice with DuPont™ Nomex® filament as a “drop in” thermal liner for Glide Gold. This means UL has tested Glide Ice in comparison to Glide Gold and Glide Ice is at minimum equivalent in all NFPA 1971 physical tests including TPP and THL.

• 6.8 oz. Glide Ice with PBI G2™
• Glide Ice quilted to 2 layers of PBI/meta-aramid fiber - 1.8 oz./yd² and 1.4 oz./yd²

Segmented - Series 5600 Fire Coat Comfort Trim

It’s not a fabric. It’s not a tape. It’s not stitched on. It’s an integral part of your turnout gear. Partner with 3M to create a new innovation story. It has the best traits of any fire coat trim that 3M has ever made. New 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material — Series 5600 Fire Coat Comfort Trim doesn’t just change the way firefighters look, it’s much more flexible than standard trim. It’s durable and stitch free for lasting protection and may reduce maintenance. And best of all, it’s 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material, so you know it will help keep them visible and protected day after day, call after call.

• Feel the flexibility. Flexible and less constricting for easier movement, especially in tight spaces.
• Breathing is believing. This breathable trim meets NFPA stored energy requirements without any modification or additional layers.
• Durable by design. Just like 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material — Triple Trim, you can trust it to be flame resistant and durable in extreme conditions
• Light and bright. Reflective technology from 3M provides excellent reflectivity in low light and nighttime conditions to help keep firefighters safe and seen.

Standard - Series 9500 Fire Coat Trim

The original, premium, high visibility tripletrim depended upon worldwide for reliable performance when duty calls. We put our emblem of quality on every batch of Scotchlite reflective material – series 9500 fire coat trim to give you assurance it’s the genuine product. Protecting our trademarks is extremely important at 3M, and authenticating our product with the 3M logo is one measure we take so you always know you’re getting what you specified. We’ve been authenticating certain products with a printed logo on the back for years, but now you can look for the 3M logo on the front of our products, too.

3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material – Series 9500 Fire Coat Trim:
• Maintained its shape, appearance, flexibility, nighttime visibility and durability
• Provided exceptional nighttime visibility
• Maintained a brightness measurement of over 500 cd/lux/m⊃2;

ORALITE® FTP 2575 - Ultra Brilliance® Series Fire Trim

Prismatic Reflective Film designed to protect firefighters in the worst case scenario of their careers, when visibility makes ALL the difference.

Product Features:

• New ultra flexible construction: Trim conforms to gear for ultra comfort
• Works when wet: Ensures visibility in all conditions
• Edge-to-edge reflectivity: Provides greatest visibility in low-light conditions
• Prismaticretroreflective performance: Highest reflectivity on the market Up to 2X the dry performance of glass bead products
• Smooth sealed outer surface: Abrasion resistant and easy to clean
• Mono-layered construction: Toughest trim in the fire service industry Year after year performance
• Specification compliant: Meets and exceeds requirements for NFPA 1971-2013 NFPA 1977-2011 CAN/CGSB-155.1-2001