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Product Details
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American Firewear: Full Drape P84 Navy Blue Hood w/PBI Mesh Crown. NFPA
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Full Drape VFD Style - Double
head and bib layers finish approximately 13 inches in the back, 11 inches in the
front, and 9 inches of the sides from the "reference plane". On the sides, the
bib is slightly notched to accommodate the shoulders. This hood features elastic
reinforced face opening and one seam running from the top midpoint of the face
opening, up over the crown and down mid-back to hem. Why is the ventilating hood
styling so significant? Stress (by a huge margin) is the leading cause of firefighter
death. The crown of the head is the most efficient site for dissipation of body
heat/stress. Traditionally styled firefighters hoods provide vital face and neck
protection but "seal" the ventilating crown area. The new ventilating style hood
retains valuable face, neck, and upper chest/ back protection , but through the
insertion of open weave PBI mesh facilitates heat escape through the stress critical
crown area. Since the helmet provides excellent thermal protection at the crown
area, the extra crown insulation of traditionally styled hoods is non-functional
(as well as stressful). The difference in fire ground comfort and stress buildup
is truly amazing, we encourage you to try a ventilating hood now. Stress management
must be a primary goal in protective clothing design and the ventilating hood
is an important new weapon in that battle. P84/ PFR Rayon/Kevlar (2-Layer wt.
16.8 oz.) Available in Navy Blue and Pale Yellow (natural), this 8.4 oz. knit
is a blend of 40% P-84, 55% Rayon, and 5% Kevlar. This hood handles perspiration
very well, is a step up in heat resistance, is slightly heavy but the most economical
choice. (TPP before/after wash...20.5/26.1)
NFPA 1971-2000 Edition.
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| Product Code: |
HD-VFDP84-V |
| Manufacturer: |
American Firewear |
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