PGI announces our King Cobra Flame Resistant Hoods in Nomex/Lenzing or Carbon Shield° fabrics have been tested by Kinectrics, Inc. (specialized testing services for the energy sector), and meet the requirements of the NFPA Hazard Risk Category 2. In order to meet the above requirement, the ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) must be at least 8. 

NFPA 70E now requires employees to wear flame resistant (FR) protective clothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F1506 wherever there is possible exposure to an electric arc flash. It requires employers to perform a flash hazard analysis to determine the flash protection boundary distance. The standard is designed to protect employees working inside these flash protection boundaries by requiring protective clothing for the corresponding Hazard/Risk Category.  Both hoods are available in the Classic™ or Ultimate™ style.