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Comfort PlusTM hoods offer 18% better thermal resistance than their 100% Nomex® counterpart.

Material: COMFORT PLUS™ – Nomex® (Meta-Aramid)/Lenzing FR®
Double ply hood, with extra long double ply bib
Longer length for maximum coverage
Tapered back and notched shoulders enable bib to lie flat on back and front
X-heavy 1/2" wide elasticized face opening
Cover stitched bound drape
Label is sewn down on all four sides for comfort and permanency
UL Classified to NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition
Recommended for STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING as well as other industries which require protection from flash fire, radiant heat, electric arc or cold weather.

Comfort Plus™ Blend was developed in the early 1980’s by PGI to offer a more comfortable and affordable option to 100% Nomex® hoods. Due to its price and exceptional comfort it became an instant success easily becoming the most demanded hood blend on the market. Comfort Plus™ is made of two proven flame resistant fiber work horses- Nomex® and Lenzing FR™. Together they create an exceptionally durable and comfortable flame resistant fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin more effectively than other flame resistant fabrics. The end result is an FR hood that feels cooler in hot environments and warmer in cold environments. In addition to improved comfort, Comfort Plus™ hoods offer 18% better thermal resistance than their 100% Nomex® counterpart with a TPP of 33.6 vs. 28.5 for 100% Nomex® after five washings.

Other properties of the fabric include:

Inherently flame resistant
Excellent thermal resistance – 33.6 TPP rating after five washings
Excellent comfort. Lightweight and soft, no itch or irritation
Excellent moisture management – wicks moisture away from skin keeping you drier and more comfortable
Keeps you cooler in hot environments and warmer in cold environments
Low initial cost
Long wear life
Off-white color
Arc Resistant – ATPV 8.8 HRC 2 (On double ply hoods)
Compliant with NFPA 70E – Current Edition. Meeting the performance specifications of ASTM-F-1506 (On double ply hoods)
Meets CAL-OSHA Requirementsâ€¨Passes Fed. Test 191, Method 5903.2: CAL OSHA Sections 3406(d)
Complies with OSHA Rule 29 CFR Part 1910, 269

FABRIC:

Outer shell is a blend of Nomex®/(Meta-Aramid)/Lenzing FR® - approx. 6 oz sq yd.
Lining is Comfort Plus™ – 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.

STITCH TYPES AND SEAMS:

All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).
Major seams are flat seam assembled, stitch type 607.
Drape attachment to top is done with stitch type 401 and reinforced with stitch type 605.
Elastic in face opening is serged in with stitch type 503 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.

THREAD: All seams are sewn with 100% Nomex® thread size Tex 40.

CONSTRUCTION:

Composed of two layer top and bib.
Top is seamed from top of face opening to bib in back with a six thread flat seam for comfort. Bib is assembled and joined around circumferece of top with two thread serge and then 5 thread 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 bib is bound with self-material bias binding and contoured at shoulders allowing the hood to drape on the chest and back for maximum coverage.

Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter
Length of hood below face opening approx. 11"
Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 15"
Length of hood at back from top to bottom approx. 19"

FABRIC PERFORMANCE VALUES:

Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV)	8.8
Thermal Protective Performance
Initial (seconds)	33.6
After 5 washings (seconds)	33.9
After Flame
Initial (inches)	0 x 0
Warp (wales) x Fill (Courses)
After 5 washings (seconds)	0 x 0
Char Length
Initial (inches)	1.6 x 1.8
After 5 washings (inches)	1.7 x 1.8
Fabric Burst Strength (N)	395.2
Seam Burst Strength (N)	727.6
Heat and Thermal Shrinkage
After 5 washings	.30%
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)	29
Melt or Drip when exposed to flame	None

One size 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 user’s information guide.
Meets or Exceeds Industry Standards
UL Classified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971-Current Edition; Compliant with CAL-OSHA. Sections 3406 and 3410(d) and OSHA Rule 29 CFR, Part 910, 269. Compliant with NFPA 70E Current Edition and meets performance specifications of ASTM-F-1506. ARC Rating: 8.8 - Hazard/Risk Category - 2