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1 >>> FABRIC SELECTOR GUIDE

2 OUTER SHELLS AT A GLANCE A T T R I B U T E S Nomex III A KEVLAR with NOMEX KEVLAR with ADVANCE ULTRA 2F3 Fabric PBI Matrix Armor % NOMEX 5% KEVLAR 2% Carbon 60% KEVLAR 60% KEVLAR 40% NOMEX 60% KEVLAR 20% NOMEX 20% PBO 45% KEVLAR 60% KEVLAR 55% NOMEX 40% PBI 75% KEVLAR 60% Technora 25% NOMEX 40% PBO (ASTM D 3884, H-18 wheel, 500g weight) (ASTM D 5587) (CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 18.3/ISO 105-B02) (ASTM D 5034) Product Fabric Code C W T A 5 O I 9 Weight (oz/yd 2 ) Weave Plain Ripstop Ripstop Ripstop 3-D Twill Plain Twill Ripstop Spun Spun Spun Spun Spun / Spun / Filament Cables Spun / Good Good Moderate Good Moderate Good Good High 50 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 330 Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good (ASTM D 6413) Moderate Good High High Good High High High 2 Tested with NOMEX on Aramid batting inner liner (NFPA 1971) $ $$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ Spun Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable reported values are available upon request. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. High: Far exceeds in relative performance. Good: Exceeds in relative performance. Moderate: Average in relative performance. All weights are nominal.

3 OUTER SHELLS NATURAL ALLOY TAN 2F3 Fabric 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: 5 Armor osy / Product Fabric Code: I PBI Matrix 7.4 osy / Product Fabric Code: 0 3-D Twill weave 55% NOMEX Filament 45% KEVLAR Spun M lament Technology Retains integrity after thermal exposure Exceptional water and ice shedding Low friction, ease of mobility Twill weave 75% KEVLAR 25% NOMEX M lament Technology Exceptional strength Retains integrity after thermal exposure The outer shell represents the rst line of defense for the firefighter. Its main purpose is to provide flame, thermal, and abrasion resistance to the outermost exposed area of the turnout gear system. Water shedding is also an important characteristic of outer shells and thereasonthattheyaretreated with durable water repellant nishes. Outer shells possess differentiating attributes that are significantlyinfluencedbythe chemistry of the ber, the blend and the weave. It is important to note that all outer shells meeting thenfpastandardare3rdparty tested to help provide re ghters with dependable protection against the hazards described above. Selecting the right outer shell is a function of matching key attributes with the unique needs of each re department. NATURAL (GOLD) Plain weave with KEVLAR Matrix (Simulated Rip-Stop) 60% KEVLAR 40% PBI Filament technology incorporated for improved trapezoidal tear resistance Retained strengt exibility after thermal exposure BLACK Multifilament based performance fabrics are made exclusively with DuPont NOMEX and KEVLAR. DuPont NOMEX and KEVLAR brand fibers provide superior strength, durability and thermal protection that stands up to the heat. -3-

4 OUTER SHELLS KEVLAR with NOMEX 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: W Rip-Stop weave 60% KEVLAR 40% NOMEX Proven reliable overall performance Good durability Wide selection of colors BLACK COBALT BLUE GOLD LIGHT GOLD TAN Advance Ultra 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: A Rip-Stop weave 60% KEVLAR 20% NOMEX 20% PBO Enhanced performance at reasonable cost High strength after thermal exposure Excellent abrasion resistance RUST YELLOW YELLOW DARK GOLD Millenia XT 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: 9 Rip-Stop weave 60% Technora 40% PBO NATURAL Superior strength and abrasion resistance Exceptional thermal stability 5 year warranty on cuts and tears

5 OUTER SHELLS NOMEX IIIA 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: C Plain weave 93% NOMEX 5% KEVLAR 2% Car BLACK RED ROYAL BLUE TAN YELLOW KEVLAR with Basofil 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: T Economical choice Balances FR properties with superior textile characteristics Wide selection of colors Rip-Stop weave 60% KEVLAR 40% Ba Superior net effect on thermal protective performance Good thermal damage tolerance Remains supple after thermal exposure TAN BLACK NATURAL WHITE YELLOW Aluminized PBI and KEVLAR 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: S Aluminized KEVLAR 8.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: F Knit substrate with aluminium laminate 67% KEVLAR 33% PBI Used only in proximity environments where high radiant heat is encountered High dexterity of substrate improves wearability of aluminized layer Knit substrate with aluminium laminate 100% KEVLAR Used only in proximity environments where high radiant heat is encountered Good value -5-

6 MOISTURE BARRIERS AT A GLANCE A T T R I B U T E S CROSSTECH Stedair Stedair 3000 GORE GORE Stedfast Stedfast Product Fabric Code V P E K Weight (oz/yd 2 ) eptfe Bicomponent eptfe Bicomponent eptfe Bicomponent eptfe Bicomponent Fabric Substrate NOMEX IIIA Woven Pajama-Check 15% KEVLAR / 85% NOMEX Nonwoven Spunlace NOMEX IIIA Woven Pajama-Check 33% KEVLAR / 67% NOMEX E-89 Nonwoven Spunlace 2 Tested with various outer shell fabrics & NOMEX on Aramid batting inner liner (ASTM F 1868) (cal/cm 2 ) Tested with various outer shell fabrics & NOMEX on Aramid batting inner liner (NFPA 1971) High Moderate High Moderate High Good High Good $$$ $$ $$$ $$ Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable reported values are available upon request. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. High: Far exceeds in relative performance. Good: Exceeds in relative performance. Moderate: Average in relative performance. All weights are nominal.

7 MOISTURE BARRIERS CROSSTECH 5.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: V STEDAIR osy / Product Fabric Code: K eptfe ba laminated to NOMEX IIIA woven pajama check substrate Superior liquid penetration resistance Balances heat stress relief and durability Enhanced bi-component technology eptfe ba laminated to KEVLAR / NOMEX E-89 non-woven substrate ep th hydrophilic and oleophobic polymer layer Very good breathability Good price / value Limited number of cer composites available STEDAIR osy / Product Fabric Code: E eptfe ba laminated to NOMEX IIIA woven pajama check substrate Exceptional breathability and durability The moisture barrier isthesecondlayeroftheturnoutgearsystem,consistingprimarilyofabarrier laminated to a fabric substrate. Thebarrierlayerisdesignedtopermitthetransferofperspirationvapor,whileblockingexternal liquid penetration. The fabric substrate acts to protect the barrier and contributes marginally to the overall thermal protection. GORE RT osy / Product Fabric Code: P ep th hydrophilic and oleophobic polymer layer Limited number of cer composites available eptfe ba laminated to KEVLAR / NOMEX non-woven substrate Bi-componen technology Thermally s resistant Cost competitive alternative Moisture barriers allow body heat in the form of perspiration vapor to escape for heat stress relief. Italsoprovidesliquidpenetrationresistanceagainstblood,body uids,nfpacommonchemicals**, and water, helping the re ghter stay dry and protected. When tested in comparison to a urethaneonly barrier technology, an expanded polytetra uoroethylene (eptfe) combination barrier provides higher levels of breathability and durability. Lightweight moisture barriers that use NOMEX and KEVLAR nonwoven and woven substrates offer enhanced comfort. ** NFPA Common Chemicals: (1) Aqueous lm-forming foam (AFFF), 3 percent concentrate (2) Battery acid (37 percent by weight sulfuric acid to water) (3) Fire-resistant hydraulic uid, phosphate ester base (4) Surrogate gasoline fuel C as de ned in ASTM D 471, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property- Effect of Liquids, a 50/50 percent by volume of toluene and iso-octane (5) Swimmingpoolchlorinatingchemicalcontainingatleast65percent-freechlorine (saturated solution) -7-

8 THERMAL LINERS AT A GLANCE A T T R I B U T E S NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX NOMEX 3.25 osy 100% Spun Chambray Aramid 4.5 osy Needlepunch 3.25 osy 100% Spun Chambray 4.0 osy Needlepunch 3.25 osy 100% Spun Chambray KEVLAR 2-layers E-89 Spunlace (1.5 osy osy) 3.25 osy 100% Spun Chambray KEVLAR 3-layers E-89 Spunlace (3 x 1.5 osy) 3.8 osy 75% Spun / 25% Filament 3.5 osy Needlepunch 3.8 osy 75% Spun / 25% Filament KEVLAR 2-layers E-89 Spunlace (1.5 osy osy) 3.8 osy 75% Spun / 25% Filament KEVLAR 3-layers E-89 Spunlace (3 x 1.5 osy) 3.9 osy 75% Spun 25% Filament KEVLAR 2-layers Spunlace (1.5 osy osy 3D layer) 2.3 osy 100% Filament Needlepunch (3.75 osy) Product Fabric Code N M 2 3 ZW Z9 3D Y Weight (oz/yd 2 ) Absorbing Absorbing Absorbing Absorbing Wicking Wicking Wicking Wicking Wicking & Shedding Long Long Long Long Medium Medium Medium Medium Fast (Amount of water absorbed from spraying after 5 launderings) (W/m 2 ) Tested with CROSSTECH moisture barrier & KEVLAR / NOMEX outer shell (ASTM F 1868) (cal/cm 2 ) Tested with KEVLAR / NOMEX outer shell High High High High Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Good Good Good Good High $ $$ $$$ $$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$ Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable reported values are available upon request. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. High: Far exceeds in relative performance. Good: Exceeds in relative performance. Moderate: Average in relative performance. All weights are nominal.

9 THERMAL LINERS Water Management: Face Cloth Spun Water absorbing (best suited in low to mid-activity level) Traditional cloth feel Slower drying time Prone to pilling Spun/ Filament Water wicking (best suited in low to mid-activity level) Low c cient of friction (good mobility and ease when Moderate drying Low pilling Filament Water wicking and shedding (best suited for high-activity level) Lowest c cient of friction (enhanced mobility and ease when Fast drying No pilling Ultraflex 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: Y War Glide 2-Layer 7.6 osy / Product Fabric Code: Z8 Facecloth: 100% Filament NOMEX Plain Weave Virgin Aramid Batting Wicking and shedding liner system Exceptional slipperiness Fast-drying Outstanding pilling resistance Facecloth: 100% NOMEX 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave KEVLAR / NOMEX E-89 Spunlace batts Quantum3D 7.7 osy / Product Fabric Code: 3D War Glide 3-Layer 8.3 osy / Product Fabric Code: Z9 Facecloth: 100% NOMEX 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave KEVLAR / NOMEX Spunlace batts 3D layer layer Wicking liner system Increased TPP over standard 2-layer spunlace batts High THL for better comfort Facecloth: 100% NOMEX 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave KEVLAR / NOMEX E-89 Spunlace batts War Glide 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: ZW -9- Wicking liner system High THL for better comfort Good slipperiness for easier Facecloth: 100% NOMEX 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave Virgin Aramid Batting Wicking liner system Versatile performance Good facecloth durability Wicking liner system Optimal balance between THL & TPP Good slipperiness for easier The thermal liner is the third, and closest, layer to the body - considered a critical component of the turnout system. Typically, it consists of a multi-layer combination that includes a facecloth fabric quilted to a single layer of needle punched or several layers of spunlaced batting. When combined with the moisture barrier, the inner liner is responsible for a signi cant part of the thermal protection (up to 70%) of a turnout system. The main function of the thermal liner is to minimize, to a safer level, theamountofheattransferfromthe re ghting environment to the body of the re ghter. It follows that the thermal liner is the major contributor to the TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of a turnout system. The facecloth serves to enhance interfacial mobility between the wearer and the turnout and contributes to the effective water management for overall comfort. There are three common yarn compositionsforfaceclothfabrics:100%spunnomex,100%multi- lament Nomex,andblendsof spun and multi- lament Nomex.

10 THERMAL LINERS XTRA-Lite 7.3 osy / Product Fabric Code: M XLT-Lite 7.8 osy / Product Fabric Code: N Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX Plain Weave Virgin Aramid Batting Absorbing liner system Good facecloth and batting durability Good price/value Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX Plain Weave Reprocessed Aramid Batting Absorbing liner system High TPP Economic alternative XE-289 / 2-layers E osy / Product Fabric Code: 2 Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX Plain Weave KEVLAR / NOMEX E-89 Spunlace batts Absorbing liner system High THL for better comfort Calendar ish for smooth and soft hand XE-389 / 3-layers E osy / Product Fabric Code: 3 Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX Plain Weave KEVLAR / NOMEX E-89 Spunlace batts Absorbing liner system Optimal balance between THL & TPP Calendar ish for smooth and soft hand

11 TURNOUT GEAR SYSTEM MOISTURE BARRIER OUTER SHELL THERMAL LINER Performance characteristics of a turnout are determined by the choice of combined fabric components. Fire protective clothing typically consists of three layers: outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner. Each layer serves specific multiple functions and, as a composite, they are expected to help provide the firefighter with adequate heat, flame, liquid, chemical and mechanical protection. DuPont NOMEX and KEVLAR provide proven protection, durability and comfort from the inside out. 70% of a turnout s thermal protection comes from the inner components of DuPont NOMEX and KEVLAR. Blood Heat Energy Vapor Liquid & Common Chemicals abolic Heat Clothing Skin General Performance Criteria Protection: Thermal, Chemical, Viral, Cut, Durability Tensile, Tear, UV, Safety & Comfort Breathability, Weight, Dryness, Mobility, Fit, Minimal life-cycle cost Initial price + maintenance costs Flame Cut & Tear Film Insulation Face Cloth Substrate Sperian Protective Apparel,

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