19" Fire Hood Black Rib Knit Carbon
(High Quality Carbon Knit)
Hoods for firefighters that are NFPA Compliant / UL Certified to
the latest edition/revision (1971-2007 Edition).Quality hoods you
can use with confidence, no matter what the elements are. We've got
the equipment that you need to enhance your performance.
Manufactured with proven flame resistant materials - preshrunk to
minimize shrinkage, our fire hoods are manufactured with an elastic
face opening to ensure a snug fit around your face or SCBA mask.
Our hoods are wider than the competition, which allows for superior
air circulation. Ensures protection even after years of wear and
laundering.
The 19" style is favorable because of it's one piece
construction (plus added shoulder inserts). The 19" hood fits like
a second layer of skin. The added shoulder inserts provides extra
shoulder protection.
The Perfect Fiber Blend to Achieve: Protection…Comfort…Function The
new carbon tri-blend (Ultra C6) has been engineered to address the
concerns and
needs in the safety world. Its unique mix of fibers maximizes the
inherent performance properties of each fiber to provide optimal
protection and comfort. Enhanced comfort adds to functionality and
improves the wearer’s performance and efficiency in the work
place.
Improved Heat and Fire Protection
• Fiber’s Special Ability To Shed Molten Metal
• Fiber’s Inherent Properties Provide Excellent Protection Against
Extreme Radiant
Heat As Well As Intense Heat From Electric Arc
• Color:
Black
• Layers: 2 Ply
• Length: From Top Of Head To Bottom: 19 Inches
• Width: Back Seam To Top Of Face: 9 Inches
• Back Seam To Bottom Of Head: 10 Inches
• Inesert :Hood Bottom Has Shoulder Insert Sewn In To Give Added
Shoulder Protection
• Sizing: One Size Fits All. Do Not Modify, Change, Or Alter Your
Protective Hood In Any Manner
Protection
• 31.8 cal/cm2 (As Received) 30.6 cal/cm2 (Laundered)
• Material Burst Strength 300.1 N
• Cleaning Shrinkage - Within Tolerance
FACE OPENING MEASUREMENTS
• Relaxed: 5 Inches (UL Requirement 4.7-5.7 Inches)
• Stretched:15 Inches
• Face Opening Is Sewn With ½ Inch Elastic.
CONSTRUCTION
• Seams: All Seams Are Merrow Stitched Then Top & Bottom
Covered With A 5-Thread Cover Stitch For Extended Durability. All
Bottom Edges Are Bound With Binding.
• Thread: 65% Oxidized Polyacrylonitrile (OPF)/ 35% artificial
tri-blend
CARE
• Machine Wash Warm With Regular Detergent – No Chlorine Bleach
• Tumble Dry Low Heat
• DO NOT Commercially Dry Clean
CERTIFICATION
• Ultra C6 material is Level 3 Electric ARC Rated with an ATPV of
31.5 cal/cm² (double ply material) –
in accordance with ASTM International Standard Test Method F 1959/F
1959M-05a.
