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Structural Fire Suits

The Solar Fire Suits can endure high levels of heat for brief periods of time without themselves combusting and burning and therefore minimises body burn percentage when exposed to heat and flames. The Solar Structural Fire Suits have three components: an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal barrier, all serving a different function. The outer layer protects against flame injury and burns caused by conductive heat. The moisture barrier protects against water penetration and allows internal moisture vapour to escape. It is imperative that the layers are kept dry to avoid the transfer of heat in a convective manner from the outer layer through the layers to the skin. The inner thermal barrier and lining offers protection against heat from proximity to flame. In between each of these layers are pockets of air and together with the fabric layers, they help to further insulate the wearer from the extreme environments of fires.

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EN 469: 2005 Protective Clothing For Firefighters

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EN 469

This European Standard specifies minimum levels of performance requirements for protective clothing to be worn during fire fighting operations and associated activities. Suits shall provide protection for the firefighters torso, neck, arms to the wrists, and leg to ankles during firefighting activities. A generous overlap suitable for all body movements shall be maintained between the jacket and trousers.

• Resistance to penetration by Liquid Chemicals • Resistance to Water Penetration

• Flame Spread • Heat Transfer (Flame) • Heat Transfer (Radiation) • Residual Strength • Heat Resistance • Tensile Strength • Tear Strength • Surface Wetting • Dimensional Change

• Water Vapour Resistance • Ergonomic Requirements • Visibility – Reflex • Whole Garment Testing (Optional)

Explaining the standard EN469 Level 2 Fire Suits is the higher requirement for structural fire fighting and is used by professional trained firefighters.

All Level 2 Fire Suits will be marked internally as follows: • Xf2 Level 2 – Performance in Heat Test: Flame. • Xr2 Level 2 – Performance in Heat Test: Radiation. • Y2 Level 2 - Resistance against Water Penetration • Z2 Level 2 – Resistance against Water Vapour Resistance

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Level 2 Suits must include a waterproof moisture barrier

EN 469

All Solar Fire Suits Certified to Level 2

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Layering Structure Example Solar Structural Fire Suits certified to EN469 Level 2 are constructed with the following layers: A Outer Layer The outer shell layer is a high-heat and flame resistant material, which provides initial protection against heat, flame and abrasion and protects the inner liner. B Moisture Barrier The moisture barrier reduces the amount of water from the environment that might penetrate to the inside of the garment. Another important aspect of moisture barrier protection is the ability to “breathe”, promoting evaporative cooling of the fire fighter’s body. C Thermal Liner The thermal liner provides an air pocket to protect the wearer against external heat sources. The suits are designed to be as light as possible without compromising the safety of the wearer or the quality of the garment.

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Types of Heat Transfer: There are three types of heat transfer in a fire that could cause burns:

Conduction A conductive heat burn will occur if the wearer touches a heated surface or object.

Convection Convected heat travels through the air, even if there is no immediate appearance of fire.

Radiation Radiation is the transfer of heat into a material, directly from flames or reflected from hot objects.

Quick Release zip The Quick Release zip features in all the Solar Fire Suits. The design of this zip enables the wearer to quickly open the zip from the top. By pulling up the slider sharply, the slider will become disengaged and release from one side of the zipper teeth. This acts as a quick opening and is used for safety reasons in protective clothing.

Sewn with Aramid Thread

Structural Fire Suits

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CERTIFIED EN 469

5000 Fabric Information TenCate Millenia™ system with the following combined layers Outer shell: TenCate Millenia™- MI 9180 - 180g, 39% Pbo (polybenzoxazole), 59% Para-aramid and 2% Anti-static fibres. Thermal-moisture barrier: TenCate - CX140 - 140g, a meta-para aramid thermal barrier and an ePTFE/PU moisture barrier combined. Thermal liner: TenCate - CZ703 - 130g, a GoldCheck™ patterned meta-aramid thermal liner with Wickwell™ plus technology. Garment Benefits TenCate Millenia™ - MI 9180 is the world’s lightest and strongest outer shell in the market. It remains flexible and supple, even after thermal exposure. The thermal moisture barrier is engineered with a patented 3-D spunlace, non-woven technology. The ePTFE /PU bi-component laminate provides superior breathability, is high temperature resistant with protection against blood and blood borne pathogens. The thermal liner with the Wickwell™ plus technology moves perspiration away from body.

Throat tab on front neck

Radio pocket designed to fit all sizes

Quick-release zip

Knitted cuffs with thumb holes

Anti-wicking strip at hem

Lower front pockets with hook & loop closure

Hook & loop-adjustable cuffs

FB50

5000 Over-Coat EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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The Solar FB50 Over-coat exceeds all the requirements of EN469. Features include a quick release zip, underarm gusset for increased mobility, Para-aramid knitted cuffs with thumb-holes and aramid thread used throughout on all seams and top sewing. The collar is designed to sit neatly with all helmets.

CE CAT III

Heat / Wind

Flame

Water / Chemicals

System: TenCate Millenia™ – 450 Outer Shell 180g Thermal Moisture Barrier 140g Thermal Liner 130g

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TenCate Millenia™ - MI 9180

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Gold S – 4XL

EN 469

ePTFE /PU bi-component laminate

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GoldCheck™ patterned facecloth

Perspiration / Body heat

System: TenCate Millenia™ -450 g

New Lightweight Protective System

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Enhanced Abrasion and Tear Resistance

Adjustable waistbelt

Front zip opening

Yellow/Silver reflex

Anti-wicking strip at hem

FB51

5000 Over-Trouser

EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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The FB51 Solar Over-trouser is completely lined and waterproof. The adjustable waist allows the garment to sit comfortably on the waist when worn. Features include EN ISO 20471 compliant reflex, antiwicking strip on the leg ends and hook & loop closure front fly with a protective inner gusset.

CE CAT III

System: TenCate Millenia™ – 450 Outer Shell 180g Thermal Moisture Barrier 140g Thermal Liner 130g

FR,IW

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4XL

Gold S – 4XL

Y2 Z2

EN 469

Superior Breathability

Structural Fire Suits

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CERTIFIED EN 469

4000 Fabric Information Nomex® Tough Ripstop 195g outer shell is constructed from 75% Nomex® / 23% Kevlar® / 2% P-140 carbon fibres. The moisture barrier is constructed with ePTFE on a Basofil® non woven carrier, 90g TenCate Tecashield® - CQ8, 270g thermal liner is an FR non woven aramid viscose quilted to an FR woven 50%Meta-aramid, 50%Modacrylic woven fabric. Garment Benefits Nomex® Tough Ripstop is inherently flame- resistant, will not melt or drip, is resistant to most industrial oils, solvents, and chemicals, with high abrasion and dimensional stability properties. The ePTFE moisture barrier protects against water penetration and allows internal moisture vapour to escape. The non woven thermal layer traps pockets of air to provide enhanced thermal protection and the inner woven layer protects against heat from proximity to flame. The Wickwell™ plus technology on the lining moves perspiration away from body.

Throat tab on front neck

Quick-release zip

Radio pocket designed to fit all sizes

Hook & loop- adjustable cuffs

Knitted cuffs with thumb holes

Lower front pockets with hook & loop closure

Anti-wicking strip at hem

FB40

4000 Over-coat EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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The FB40 Over-coat is worn as part of a two piece suit and combined with 4 layers of fabrics including a moisture barrier and thermal barrier. Knitted cuffs made from Nomex® with thumb-holes hold the sleeve end in place when gloves are worn. The quick release zip aids a speedy removal if required.

Nomex® Tough, Ripstop 195g Moisture Barrier: FR non woven with ePTFE membrane, 90g Thermal Layer: FR NonWoven Aramid Viscose 115g Inner Thermal Layer: FRWoven Meta-aramid Modacrylic, 155g

Nomex® Tough

FR,IW

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FR Non Woven fabric with ePTFE Membrane

Y2 Z2

Navy S – 4XL

EN 469

CE CAT III

FR Non Woven Aramid Viscose

4XL

FR Woven Meta-aramid Modacrylic

Combined Fabric Assembly Weight 555g

Ergonomically engineered

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Exceptional Heat Resistance

Braces designed to sit comfortably on shoulders

25cm front fly opening

Cargo pockets on side leg

Yellow / Silver Reflex

Zipped ankles

Anti-wicking strip at hem

FB41

4000 Over-Trouser

EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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Features on the Over-trouser include cargo pockets on the side legs, tapered leg end with a zip and gusset to allow for expansion if required when worn over boots. Side opening on the knee pockets allows for removal or addition of kneepads. Nomex® Tough, Ripstop 195g Moisture Barrier: FR non woven with ePTFE membrane, 90g Thermal Layer: FR NonWoven Aramid Viscose 115g Inner Thermal Layer: FRWoven Meta-aramid Modacrylic, 155g

FR,IW

CE CAT III

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Navy S – 4XL

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EN 469

4XL

DuPont™, Nomex® and Kevlar® are Trademarks or registered Trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company DuPont™, N mex® and Kevlar® are Trademarks or registered Trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Structural Fire Suits

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CERTIFIED EN 469

3000 Fabric Information Nomex® outer shell is constructed from a 60% Nomex® and 40% Lenzing® FR Viscose 260g The breathable and waterproof moisture barrier is a 50% FR knitted polyester, 50% PU membrane, 85g. The FR thermal liner is an FR non woven aramid felt quilted to a 50% aramid, 50% viscose, 260g.

Throat tab on front neck

Quick-release zip

Radio pocket designed to fit all sizes

Garment Benefits The Nomex® / Lenzing® FR Viscose outer shell is an inherently flame-resistant fabric that stands up to heat, high abrasion resistance, strong colour fastness and protects the inner components. The breathable PU membrane protects against external water penetration and allows body heat to escape. The non woven thermal layer traps pockets of air to provide enhanced thermal protection and the inner woven layer protects against heat from proximity to flame.

Inner ribbed cuffs

Hook & loop- adjustable cuffs

Anti-wicking strip at hem

FB30

3000 Over-Coat EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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The FB30 Over-coat is constructed using a Nomex® / Lenzing® FR Viscose outer shell fabric. Features include a quick release front zip, lower front pockets with press stud for holding gloves and knitted cuffs with thumb loops to hold sleeves in place.

Nomex®/ Lenzing® FR Viscose 260g Moisture Barrier: FR Knitted fabric with PUmembrane, 85g Thermal Layer: FR non-woven Inner Thermal Layer: FR Aramid Viscose, 260g

Nomex® / Lenzing® FR Viscose 260gm

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Navy S – 4XL

FR Knitted fabric with PU Membrane

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EN 469

CE CAT III

FR Non-woven

4XL

FR Aramid Viscose

Combined Fabric Assembly Weight 605g

Maximum Protection, Superior Comfort

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Practical and Comfortable

Braces designed to sit comfortably on shoulders

Yellow-Silver reflex

Anti-wicking strip at hem

FB31

3000 Over-Trouser

EN 469 , LEVEL 2

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Designed to protect the lower body, the Solar FB31 Over-trouser is constructed using a Nomex® / Lenzing® FR Viscose fabric. The design offers high freedom of movement. Features include a low-cut crotch seam, non detachable shoulder braces, side elastic and bellow front fly.

CE CAT III

Nomex®/ Lenzing® FR Viscose 260g Moisture Barrier: FR Knitted fabric with PUmembrane, 85g Thermal Layer: FR non-woven Inner Thermal Layer: FR Aramid Viscose, 260g

FR,IW

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Navy S – 4XL

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EN 469

4XL

Nomex® is a registered Trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company