THE MATERIALS |
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| PROPERTIES Fabric Compositions |
INDURA
TREATED 100% COTTON 100% cotton treated with phosphonium salt precondesate chemicals cured with gaseous ammonia |
NOMEX IIIA A blend of 93% NOMEX Aramid, 5% KEVLAR Aramid and 2% P-140 fibers |
PBI/KEVLAR A blend of 40% PBI (Polybenzimidazale) and 60% KEVLAR Aramid fibers |
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| Standard colors | High
Visibility* Yellow |
High
Visibility* Yellow |
Natural (Tan color) | ||
| Permanently Flame Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Protection | Good | Good | Excellent | ||
| Comfort | Excellent | Fair | Excellent | ||
| Static Resistance | Good | Excellent | Good | ||
| Chemical Resistance | Poor | Excellent | Fair | ||
| Laundry Shrinkage | Fair | Excellent | Fair | ||
| Ease of Care | Requires Ironing | Maintenance Free | Requires Ironing | ||
| Wear Life (Durability) | Fair | Excellent | Good | ||
| Initial Cost | Low | Mid-Range | High | ||
| Useful
Life (Cost-Based on garment cost & wear life) |
Good | Excellent | Fair | ||
| Meets or
exceed requirements for Wildland Fire Fighting (NFPA 1977-1998) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| UL
Certified to NFPA 1977-1998 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
