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ARA-TEK FR, TRI Blend, Cobra Classic Hood, One Size
- Material : Ara-Tek FR™ Tri-Blend
- Arc Rating : 10.7
- HRC Rating : 2
Design: - Double ply, one piece overall design with flared shoulder cap
- Double-ply hood provides coverage of neck, upper chest and to the top of shoulder blades
- Contoured shoulders reduce bunching of bib
- Flat stitched seams
- X-heavy 1/2" wide elasticized face opening
This fabric leverages the best properties of three FR fibers - Meta Aramid,FR Rayon and High Tenacity Nylon. The end result is a fabric with similar properties of Nomex/Lenzing FR Blend. Ara-Tek FR Tri-Blend properties include:
- Softer and better stretch recovery than other hoods
- Excellent durability
- One of the lowest price classified hoods on the market
- Superb comfort – excellent moisture management and breathability
- Better TPP and shrinkage resistance to heat and flame than 100% Nomex (TPP: 26.7 unwashed. 28.1 after 5 washings)
- Natural white color
Features: - Classified protection (UL Classified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971-2007)
- Used for structural fire fighting and other fire service applications
- Provides double layer coverage of neck, upper chest and top of the shoulder blades. (Length of hood at front and back about 18¼”.)
- Notch at side helps bib lie flat.
- Bib length from below face opening is 10½”
- ½” wide elastic face opening stretches to full 17” for snug fit around SCBA mask
- Flat-stitched seams don’t dig into skin and eliminate bunching
Fabric: - Outer shell is a blend of Meta-Aramid/FR Rayon/High Tenacity Nylon - approx. 6 oz sq yd.
- 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 130% stretch for maximum stretch and recovery.
- Calendared to minimize laundry shrinkage.
Fabric Performance - Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) 10.7
- Thermal Protection Performance (TPP)
- Initial (seconds) 26.7
- After 5 washings (seconds) 28.1
- *TPP at heat flux of 2.0 cal/cm2 sec
- After Flame
- Initial (Inches) 0x0
- Warp(wales)xFill (Courses)
- After 5 washings (seconds) 0x0
- Char Length
- Initial (inches) 1.4 x 1.4
- After 5 washings (inches) 1.3 x 1.2
- Fabric Burst Strength (N) 365.3
- Seam Burst Strength (N) 722.1
- Heat and Thermal Shrinkage
- Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) 29
- Melt or Drip when exposed to flame None
Stitch Types and Seams: - 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 503 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
- Bound bottom is cover-stitched with 406 stitch type.
Thread: - All seams are sewn with 100% Nomex thread size 45/3.
Construction: - Composed of two layers throughout.
- Seamed from top of face opening to bottom back then cover-stitched for extra strength.
- 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.
- Shoulders are contoured on each side allowing the hood to lie flat on the chest and back for maximum coverage.
Finished Hood Measurements:
- Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter.
- Length of hood below face opening approx. 9".
- Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 15".
- Length of hood at front and back from top to bottom approx. 18½".
Size: One size hood fits all.
Labeling and User Information:
Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, NFPA acceptance,UL Classification, Date of Manufacture, and Care Instructions. Included witheach hood is a complete users information guide.
Meets or Exceeds Industry Standards
UL classified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971-Current Edition; European standard13911-June 2008 (CE marked to EC directive 89/686/EEC); Compliant withCAL-OSHA, Sections 3406 and 3410(d) and OSHA Rule 29 CFR, Part 1910, 269. Compliant with NFPA 70E Current Edition and meets performance specifications ofASTM-F-1506. ARC Rating: 10.7 – Hazard / Risk Category – 2.
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