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Ara-Tek FRTM hoods provide exceptional comfort, durability, and protection against flame, heat and arc at an affordable price.

Ara-Tek FR™ Tri-Blend
Arc Rating : 10.7
HRC Rating : 2
Extra Long Double ply hood throughout
X-Long 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

Ara-Tek FR™ is PGI’s proprietary Tri-Blend that leverages the benefits of three fibers – Meta-Aramid, Lenzing FR® and High Tenacity Nylon. Ara-Tek FR™ utilizes a generic Meta-Aramid fiber with similar flame, heat and chemical resistant properties to Nomex® brand Meta-Aramid at a fraction of the price. The Lenzing FR® provides exceptional softness, breathability and moisture management properties by wicking moisture away from your skin to the outside of the fabric where it can rapidly evaporate keeping you dry and comfortable. The end result is a fabric with similar comfort, and flame resistance of the extremely popular Nomex®/Lenzing FR® blend fabric at a lower price point. The High Tenacity Nylon not only enhances durability but also increases the fabrics arc resistance – Ara-Tek FR™ ATPV is 10.7 (Level 2) versus Nomex®/Lenzing FR® ATPV of 8.8 (Level 2), which computes to a little over 20% higher ATPV rating.

Recommended for STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING as well as other industries which require protection from flash fire, radiant heat, electric arc or cold weather.

Other properties of Ara-Tek FR™ include:

Inherently flame resistant
Exceptional wear life
Best value. Lowest initial cost, combined with long wear life
Comfortable. Excellent moisture absorbency – wicks moisture off skin so it can easily evaporate. Fabric also has excellent breathability
Softer and better stretch and recovery than other hoods
Lightweight – 6 oz. /sq. yd.
Natural off-white color
Arc Resistant – ATPV 10.7 HRC 2
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

FEATURES

FABRIC:

Both outer shell and lining are a blend of Meta-Aramid/Lenzing FR® - 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.
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.

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

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.
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)	10.7
Thermal Protective Performance
Initial (seconds)	26.7
After 5 washings (seconds)	28.1
After Flame
Initial (inches)	0 x 0
Warp (wales) x Fill (Courses)
After 5 washings (seconds)	0 x 0
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
After 5 washings	1.50%
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 1910, 269. Compliant with NFPA 70E-Current Edition and meets performance specifications of ASTM-F-1506. ARC Rating: 10.7 – Hazard / Risk Category: 2