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.
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.
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.
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.
7.8 oz. /sqyd, ripstop weave
Gold, Black
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.
AGILITY® is available in Light Gold, Dark Gold and Black Gold.
Features:
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™.
Content: KEVLAR®/NOMEX® blend spun yarn
Weight: 6.6 oz/yd2 twill weave
Supplier: TenCate Protective Fabrics
Available Colors: Gold, Light Gold, Tan/Khaki, Yellow, Black
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.
Brigade™ is a lightweight, breathable fabric made from Dupont® Nomex fiber with unsurpassed flame resistance and durability.
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.
7.8 oz. /sqyd, ripstop weave
Gold, Black
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.
Polymer-coated DuPont™ KEVLAR® with matte finish for improved appearance and traction. This material is easy to clean, offers exceptional strength, is lightweight and double coated to prevent moisture absorption. It is a moderately priced alternative and easy to clean, but it is not as pliable as other reinforcements and like any coated fabric, can crack along stress lines.
Self-reinforcements are soft and pliable, resulting in comfort and ease of movement, but in most cases they are not the most economical, water resistant or durable reinforcements. If selecting a self-reinforcement material, consider the weight and durability of the fabric. Structural shell materials and NOMEX® fabrics are usually good choices.
Ricochet highly recommends the use of Kevlar twill for all pocket reinforcements on structural fire garments. We can line the entire inside pocket (all four sides) or just the pocket itself (3 sides). Kevlar twill is light weight, extremely durable and the most specified reinforcement material used by the fire service.