PGI Cobra Classic Sure Fit Para-Tek FR Tri-Blend Hood, NFPA Cert.

All the features of the Original Cobra™ Classic™ Hood plus a 3” wide center panel in place of traditional center seam for improved fit and comfort.

• Double-ply hood with 3" Sure Fit™ panel for customized fit
• Provides coverage of neck, upper chest and to the top of the shoulder blades
• Contoured shoulders reduce bunching of bib
• 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
• Recommended for STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING as well as other industries which require protection from flash fire, radiant heat, electric arc or cold weather

Para-Tek FR™ is PGI’s proprietary Tri-Blend that leverages the benefits of three fibers – High Strength Para-Aramid, Lenzing FR®, and High Tenacity Nylon. The end result is a lightweight, breathable hood that offers exceptional flame and heat resistance and the highest arc rating – 34.4 (Level 3), ounce per ounce of any hood on the market. When tested for vertical char length the Para-Tek FR™ fabric had the lowest char lengths, averaging 9mm (.36”) in the wales direction and 12mm (.48”) in the courses direction after five launderings. For comparison purposes, 100% Nomex® has more than four times longer char lengths in the wales direction and over three times longer char lengths in the courses direction. Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) results were equally impressive with a TPP rating of 34.8 after five washings. Only the PBI/Lenzing FR® blend with the Comfort Plus™ liner – 38 TPP rating, had a better rating.

Other properties of Para-Tek FR™ include:

• Inherently flame resistant
• Low thermal shrinkage
• Excellent TPP rating – 34.8 after five washings
• Superb flame resistance – lowest vertical char lengths of all hood fabrics
• Excellent Arc Flash protection (Highest arc rating of all hood fabrics) – ATPV = 34.4 HRC 3 (On double ply hoods)
• Compliant with NFPA 70E – Current Edition. Meeting the performance specifications of ASTM-F-1506 (On double ply hoods)
• Excellent resistance to welding sparks and splatter – Resists pin-holing from welding sparks and splatter
• Exceptional wear life
• Great Value. Low 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
• Lightweight – 6 oz. / sq. yd.
• Available in Black or Heather Gray

FABRIC:

• Outer shell is a blend of High-Strength Para Aramid/Lenzing FR®/High-Tenacity Nylon-approx. 6 oz sq yd.
• 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 130% stretch for maximum stretch and recovery.
• Calendered to minimize laundry shrinkage.

STITCH TYPE 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 layers throughout with a 3" wide Sure-Fit™ panel for improved comfort, fit and performance.
• 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.   
• Shoulders are contoured on each side allowing the hood to lie flat on the chest and back for maximum coverage.

1. Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter
2. Length of hood below face opening approx. 9"
3. Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 15"
4. Length of hood at back from top to bottom approx. 18.5"

FABRIC PERFORMANCE VALUES:
 

Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV)	34.4
Thermal Protective Performance
Initial (seconds)	32.4
After 5 washings (seconds)	34.8
After Flame
Initial (inches)	0 x 0
Warp (wales) x Fill (Courses)
After 5 washings (seconds)	0 x 0
Char Length
Initial (inches)	0.5 x 0.8
After 5 washings (inches)	0.4 x 0.5
Fabric Burst Strength (N)	432.6
Seam Burst Strength (N)	807
Heat and Thermal Shrinkage
After 5 washings	0.30%
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)	29
Melt or Drip when exposed to flame	None

 

• One size hood fits all.         
• Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, NFPA acceptance, UL Classification. Date of Manufacture and Care Instructions. Affixed to each hood is a complete user’s information guide.
• MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL 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: 34.4 - Hazard Risk Category: 3