THE MATERIALS

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
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

* Other colors available upon request



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