PGI BarriAire Carbon Shield Elite Pro Particulate Hood, Short

Elite Pro hoods are specifically designed to improve comfort and provide greater freedom of movement while significantly reducing tugging or pulling away from the SCBA facepiece. Tapered back, notched shoulder drape and patterned bib perfectly interface with turnout collars and SCBA strapping. Designed to comfortably integrate with SCBA facepiece head harness and maintain proper seal with mask.

Particulate barrier coverage throughout entire hood and bib for maximum protection. UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition. Certification to the NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition Option for Particulate Protection – Current Edition.

FABRIC DESCRIPTION

BarriAire Carbon Shield Laminate FR Composite: Carbon Shield is a flame resistant fabric breakthrough based on carbon fiber technology. The fabric simply won't burn in air. Besides providing outstanding protection against direct flame, the fabric exhibits low thermal conductivity – making it an excellent insulator against heat. Constructed using advanced patented technology, Carbon Shield knit fabric is gravure (dot) laminated to DuPont Nomex Nano Flex, providing the ultimate level of flame, heat and particulate protection without sacrificing breathability or comfort. With a Particulate Filtration Efficiency (PFE) of 99.92% before laundering/conditioning and 99.98% after laundering/conditioning, BarriAire Carbon Shield Elite Pro hoods offer superb protection against dangerous and toxic particles routinely encountered while on a working call. Your fire hood is an investment in your health and safety, don't compromise, BarriAire Carbon Shield Elite Pro hoods only from PGI.

FEATURES

• Completely redesigned hood which reduces excess fabric under chin to base of neck for a more comfortable fit and better interface with turnout coat collars.
• Eliminates face opening pulling away from the bottom of SCBA mask when looking up.
• The bib is narrowed down to avoid being “locked-down” by shoulder straps for air supply tank.
• Innovative gravure lamination process, which covers only 50% of the material and supports improved air permeability and flexibility.
• Compared to laminated PTFE hoods, which make a lot of disturbing crackling noise and muffled sounds, gravure laminated BarriAire Carbon Shield hoods allow excellent hearing without adversely affecting communication and situational awareness.
• Nomex Nano Flex barrier allows faster wicking and drying.
• The pore matrix created by the Nomex Nano Flex fiber allows moisture absorption 2.5 times faster than PTFE laminates.
• Less water retention and a higher evaporation rate reduce the likelihood of steam burns.
• Excellent moisture management with approximately 9% to 10% moisture regain at 65% relative humidity (RH), which reduces the potential for heat stress.
• The materials and lamination process create a composite fabric that is stable and has unparalleled particulate efficiency, comfort and protection.
• Exceeds industry standards of blocking 90% of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size.
• Built-in stretch and recovery, to better conform to the head and neck for true one size fits all sizing.
• BarriAire Carbon Shield fabric has a Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 55, which is the highest LOI of all flame resistant hood fabrics. LOI is the amount of oxygen needed to support combustion. The higher the LOI value, the more flame resistant the material.
• Unlike typical hoods that melt, stiffen and decompose during a fire resulting in liquid tar and an increased risk of burns, BarriAire Carbon Shield hoods do not melt and will never exhibit liquid tar.
• Soft, supple fabric with excellent pill resistance.
• Fabric is inherently static resistant.
• Proprietary BarriAire Carbon Shield fabric achieves superior odor control through the combination of a PFAS-free durable water resistant finish on the exterior layer and a dual-technology antimicrobial and anti-odor finish on the inside layer to absorb and neutralize odors.
• Excellent UV resistance and will not fade or weaken when exposed to UV rays.
• Generous cut with a little “ease” built into the design so the hood doesn’t fit skin tight — creates a layer of air between the hood and head which improves thermal resistance from flame and heat.
• Enhanced stitching, with major seams flat seamed stitch assembled.
• Extra-long length (23 in.) front and back, ensures hood stays tucked‑in even after laundry shrinkage.
• UL Certified thermal patch label facilitates tracking and identification through barcoding, sequential numbering and personalization.
• UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting — Current Edition.
• Certification to the NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition Option for Particulate Protection — Current Edition