Turnout Gear Outer Shell Materials
Advance
Available in several colors in a 7.0 oz/yd plain weave with pronounced “ripstop” for added strength.
Colors can change significantly due to heat and ultraviolet rays. With 60% Kevlar and 40% Nomex content,
Advance has good structural integrity and resistance to high heat. Super Shelltite finish delivers good water resistance.
Available in isodri and non-isodri systems.
PBI Matrix
The same 60/40 Kevlar/PBI fabric blen of PBI Gold Plus with a matrix of 600 denier filament Kevlar cables inserted for
improved tear and abrasion resistance. Delivers the same outstanding thermal protective performance and water repllency as PBI
Gold Plus. Is 7.25 oz/yard in weight and can be used in isodri and non-isodri systems.
Fusion
A balanced blend of producer-dyed Kevlar and producer-dyed Nomex in a rugged 7.0 oz/yd ripstop.
Woven from two-ply yarns. Producer dyeing delivers better color performance and consistency,
but also reduces stress on the fabric from finishing. Includes Teflon F/PPE durable water resistance from DuPont.
Available only in isodri Protective Systems.