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PGI Cobra Ultimate Sure Fit Hood, 100% Nomex®, NFPA Cert.
Details
All the features of the Original Cobra™ Ultimate™ Hood plus a 3" wide center panel in place of traditional center seam for improved fit and comfort.
Cobra™ Ultimate™ Sure Fit™ 100% Nomex® Hood- Extra Long Double ply hood throughout
- Double-ply hood with 3" wide panel for contoured fit
- XL length covers chest, shoulders and shoulder blades
- Flat stitched seams
- X-heavy 1/2" wide elasticized face opening
- Cover stitched bound drape
- UL Classified to NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition
Other properties of Nomex® include:
- Inherently flame resistant
- Exceptional wear life
- Superb flash fire protection
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Easy Care – can be laundered using normal home and commercial laundering and dry cleaning techniques
- Mid-weight (7oz./sq. yd.)
- Natural off-white color
- Less comfort than other hood fibers or fiber blends due to low moisture absorbency of 4.5%
- Meets CAL-OSHA Requirements
- Passes Fed. Test 191, Method 5903.2: CAL OSHA Sections 3406(d)
- Complies with OSHA Rule 29 CFR Part 1910, 269
Fabric:
- Both outer shell and lining are a blend of Nomex®(Meta-Aramid) - approx. 7 oz sq yd.
- 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 200% stretch for maximum stretch and recovery.
- Calendared to minimize laundry shrinkage.
- All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).
- Major seams are flat seam assembled, stitch type 607.
- Elastic in face opening is serged in with stitch type 504 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
- Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406
Construction:
- Composed of two layers throughout with a 3” wide Sure-Fit™ panel for improved comfort, fit and performance.
- For a contoured fit the hood is seamed from top of face opening to bottom back.
- Face opening is circular in shape and serged with x-heavy duty ½" wide elastic around the perimeter. The elastic is then folded back ½" and cover stitched. The face opening stretches a full 16" (which is 25% more than conventional hoods) for easy donning and a snug fit around face of SCBA mask. Face opening maintains original shape after repeated launderings.
- The bottom edge of hood is bound with self-material bias binding.
- Gusset added at side seams to provide complete shoulder coverage and smoother drape.
- Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter.
- Length of hood below face opening approx. 12".
- Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 17".
- Length of hood at back from top to bottom approx. 19½".
- Length of hood at front top to bottom approx. 20".
Fabric Performance Values:
Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) | |
Thermal Protective Performance | |
Initial (seconds) | 27.1 |
After 5 washings (seconds) | 28.5 |
After Flame | |
Initial (inches) | 0 x 0 |
Warp (wales) x Fill (Courses) | |
After 5 washings (seconds) | 0 x 0 |
Char Length | |
Initial (inches) | 2 x 2.1 |
After 5 washings (inches) | 1.7 x 1.6 |
Fabric Burst Strength (N) | 911.4 |
Seam Burst Strength (N) | 1320.5 |
Heat and Thermal Shrinkage | |
After 5 washings | 0% |
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | 31 |
Melt or Drip when exposed to flame | None |
- One size hood fits all.
- Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, NFPA acceptance, UL Classification, Date of Manufacture, and Care Instructions. Included with each hood is a complete users information guide.
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS:
- UL classified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971- Current Edition; European standard 13911-June 2008 (CE marked to EC directive 89/686/EEC); Compliant with CAL-OSHA, Sections 3406 and 3410(d) and OSHA Rule 29 CFR, Part 1910, 269;