Nomex Blend Fire Hood

Lightweight fire hood knitted from a 20% Nomex® / 80% Lenzing FR blend, with a TPP of 26.9 against an NFPA 1971 minimum of 20.

Key Features

20% Nomex / 80% Lenzing FR blend

Lighter weight fabric

TPP 26.9 (NFPA 1971 minimum 20)

Burst strength 80.0 (NFPA 1971 minimum 50)

Low cleaning shrinkage

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Product Overview

Made of Nomex® blend fabric, this hood is lighter in weight without compromising its integrity. It is made from 20% Nomex / 80% Lenzing FR in a 1 x 1 circular knit, approximately 7.2 oz/sq yd.

Test results against NFPA 1971

Property	Result	NFPA 1971 requirement
TPP (Thermal Protective Performance)	26.9	Minimum 20
Material burst strength	80.0	Minimum 50
Cleaning shrinkage (+ grows / – shrinks)	-0.6% courses / -1.9% wales	Maximum 5% (either way)

Care

Machine wash warm with regular detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry. Do not commercially clean.

Specifications

Content	20% Nomex / 80% Lenzing FR
Construction	1 x 1 circular knit
Weight	Approx. 7.2 oz/sq yd
TPP	26.9 (NFPA 1971 requirement: minimum 20)
Material burst strength	80.0 (NFPA 1971 requirement: minimum 50)
Cleaning shrinkage	-0.6% courses / -1.9% wales (NFPA 1971 requirement: maximum 5% either way)
Care	Machine wash warm with regular detergent; no bleach; tumble dry; do not commercially clean

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