PGI BarriAire Silver Particulate Hood - Comprehensive Coverage

PGI BarriAire Silver Particulate Hood - Comprehensive Coverage

Particulate coverage throughout entire head including Sure‑Fit™ panel at crown. Front and back bib extends particulate barrier coverage beyond critical areas as identified by NFPA – Maximum Protection. UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition. Certification to the NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition Option for Particulate Protection – Current Edition.

Fabric Description:
BarriAire Silver Laminate FR Composite: An innovative lamination process, which covers only 50% of the material, allows for improved air permeability and flexibility compared to conventional laminated particulate hoods. The pore matrix created by the Nomex® Nano Flex fiber allows moisture absorption 2½ times faster than PTFE laminates. The materials and lamination process create a fabric that has unparalleled particulate efficiency, comfort and protection.

Features:

• Three layers of proven Nomex® FR fabrics for excellent heat, flame and thermal resistance with improved tensile and tear strength for longer wear life.
• BarriAire™ Silver Hoods combine two layers of industry leading Nomex® FR fabric and a middle layer of ultra‑lightweight, DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex fabric, which can inhibit penetration of many small size harmful particles.
• PGI laminated BarriAire™ composite fabrics recently achieved Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) Rating of 99.7% and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Rating of 99.9%.*
• Innovative gravure lamination process, which covers only 50% of the material and supports improved air permeability and flexibility.
• Compared to laminated PTFE hoods, which make a lot of disturbing crackling noise and muffled sounds, gravure laminated BarriAire™ Silver Hoods are considerably quieter and softer.
• Nomex® Nano Flex barrier allows faster wicking and drying
  The pore matrix created by the Nomex® Nano Flex fiber allows moisture absorption 2½ times faster than PTFE laminates.
• Less water retention and a higher evaporation rate reduce the likelihood of steam burns.
• The materials and lamination process create a composite fabric that is stable and has unparalleled particulate efficiency, comfort and protection.
• Exceeds industry standards of blocking 90% of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size.
• Built-in stretch and recovery, to better conform to the head and neck for true one size fits all sizing.
• Soft, supple fabric with excellent pill resistance.
  Stylish silver color allows you to detect when the hood’s soiled and needs cleaning.
• 2½ times better abrasion resistance than PTFE laminated particulate hoods.
• Fabric is inherently static resistant.
• Generous cut with a little “ease” built into the design so the hood doesn’t fit skin tight — creates a layer of air between the hood and head which improves thermal resistance from flame and heat.
• Enhanced stitching, with major seams flat seamed stitch assembled.
• Extra-long length (23") front and back, ensures hood stays tucked‑in even after laundry shrinkage.
• UL Certified thermal patch label facilitates tracking and identification through barcoding, sequential numbering and personalization.
• UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting — Current Edition.
• Certification to the NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition Option for Particulate Protection — Current Edition.
• Certified to EN13911:2017.

*As conducted by Nelson Labs, U.S.A.