Firefighter Particulate Hood

This fire resistant hood has been designed to offer total protection to firefighters, from not only fire but also from dermal exposure risks to different toxic and carcinogenic particles.

To specifically combat dermal exposure, it utilizes a trilaminate FR fabric to protect the most vulnerable areas of the head and neck. Composed of two layers, the first is made of a mixture of Nomex® fabric, Viscose FR and Elastan, plus an intermediate layer made of a non woven meta-aramid textile sheet of DuPont ™ Nomex® Nano Flex, which acts as a barrier against harmful micro and nano particles.

Unlike other flame retardant hoods and anti-particle balaclavas on the market, it incorporates HeiQ Smart Temp Cooling technology. This allows for increased comfort for firefighters in extreme situations, helping them to automatically regulate their body temperature and thus reducing the risks of fatigue, dehydration, heat stroke or even heat stress derived from exposure to high temperatures.

ideal for

  • Structural firefighters.
  • High-level protection from thermal risk such as flashover, contact and radiant heat.
  • It acts as a barrier for carcinogenic and harmful particles with an effectivity of 99,99%.
  • Superior protection and comfort thanks to 2 layers of lightweight, breathable fabric blending DuPont™ Aramid Fibres and Viscose FR®, plus an intermediate layer of DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex * non woven fabric.
  • With HeiQ Smart Temp cooling technology for a better comfort and reduction of heat exhaustion, fatigue and heat stroke risks.

* Located in those head areas with more exposure to contact with particles.

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Product features
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FIRE RESISTANT
Fire Resistant Fabric tested and certified to offer protection against heat and flames.
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ANTISTATIC
Certified product that incorporates protective fabric with electrostatic properties to prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charges that eventually can generate sparks. A spark is capable of causing a fire or explosion under certain circumstances.
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particle barrier
Thanks to its trilaminate fabric and to the DuPont Nomex Nano Flex technology incorporated in its intermediate layer, this product blocks the passage of harmful microparticles, preventing them from coming into contact with the firefighter's skin.
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RESPIRATORY MASK COMPATIBLE
The hood has been externally tested and certified as compatible with different SCBA masks: - It retains its shape and fit when compared with the first don after 50. - Does not present any gap between the hood and the breathing apparatus neither at start nor at end. - Has no breaks at seams.
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HEIQ SMART TEMP COOLING TECHNOLOGY
Is a revolutionary textile technology that provides fabrics with the ability to interact with body temperature and dynamically respond to body heat. The cooling function is activated when you are hot and sweaty and deactivated once cooling is complete. It helps to ensure optimal comfort and performance. It is specifically designed for next-to-skin textiles, bringing a new level of thermal comfort.
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Moisture Management
Fabric structure that transfers sweat and vapor away from the body through the fabric. Provides comfort and helps keeping body temperature stable.
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Helmet Compatible
Can be worn under a helmet.
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COMFORT FIT FACE OPENING
Elastic face opening on balaclava that delivers a comfortable fit in different wearing positions.

COMPOSITION

Inner layer/Outer layer: 56% M-Aramid NOMEX®, 31% Viscose FR, 6% Polyamide, 3% P-Aramid Kevlar®, 2% Carbon fiber P-140, 2% Elastane

Middle layer: 100% DuPont TM Nomex Nanoflex®

FABRICS
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NFPA 1971-2018
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Product certified as Personal Protective Equipment after obtaining EU Type certification as provided in Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and in accordance with Standards EN ISO 13688:2013 Protective clothing - General requirements; and EN13911:2017 Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters.
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The results of this investigation, including construction review and testing, indicate that the products evaluated comply with the applicable requirements in NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2018 Edition, AMD 3
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Product certified as Personal Protective Equipment against the risk of electrostatic charge accumulation for the prevention of incendiary discharges in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425, having obtained EU Type Examination certification in accordance with Standards EN ISO 13688:2013 Protective Clothing - General Requirements; EN 1149-5:2008 or EN1149-5:2018 Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing.

Technical data sheet

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NOMEX® ULTIMATE FR TECHNOLOGY
NOMEX® is a meta-aramid fiber invented and manufactured by DuPont™. Nomex® has flame-retardant properties, is resistant to high temperatures and will not melt, drip, or combust in air. This high level of protection is engineered into the fibre’s molecular structure, it’s not chemical, which means the heat and flame resistance of NOMEX® is inherent and permanent and will last the life of the garment. As well as resisting extreme temperatures, thanks to its advanced thermo-technology, firefighter hoods and balaclavas made with NOMEX® offer optimum comfort and durability.
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NOMEX® NANO FLEX® ANTI-PARTICLES TECHNOLOGY
Nomex® Nano Flex® was developed to help make products like firefighter hoods more protective against particles without compromising comfort. A highly breathable FR material with exceptional elasticity and superior particle barrier performance, Nomex® Nano Flex® is also thinner and lighter weight than other FR materials. The addition of Nomex® Nano Flex® to a firefighter hood composite structure provides improved particle barrier protection in the neckline and upper jaw area that historically are known to be the most vulnerable and least protected. In fact, it results in up to a 4X increase in particle barrier efficiency (up to 99%).

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