Life on the line
From structural fires to road accidents, firefighters are exposed to a variety of hazards. Our Fire Service fabrics outfit your fire brigades with the most comfortable flame resistant protective clothing for every possible intervention.
A fire suit is more than just the navy or khaki fabric and reflective stripes we see at first glance. Let’s take a closer look at the protective gear which helps them navigate dangerous situations safely.
We like to peel back the layers that compose the onion-like assembly of a firefighting suit, and explain the unique function of each layer.
As the external layer, the outer layer is the most durable component of the fire suit’s assembly. Among its main functions are:
Comfort & looks that never wash off
The moisture barrier is the middle layer of the fire suit’s assembly. Its main function is to provide protection against the penetration of water, chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.
The moisture barrier also plays a crucial role in the breathability and insulation of the entire suit, and therefore, the overall level of comfort and protection for the wearer.
As the innermost layer, the thermal barrier plays a crucial role in the overall performance of the fire suit’s assembly. Its main properties are:
Reinforcement material has also been incorporated into the suit of a fire fighter. It is a high efficiency, durable protection fabric, which is designed specifically to reinforce areas of turnout gear receiving excessive wear, such as knees and elbows.
The reinforcement materials of TenCate Protective Fabrics have a lightweight construction and exceptional thermal resistance. This makes it an excellent alternative to traditional reinforcement products.
A firefighter is always outfitted in their stationwear uniform wearing it around the station, inside an office, and even while active attending a fire. This firefighter's uniform is also worn day in, day out and is laundered regularly seeing a high number of wash/dry cycles.
Are you looking for station wear fabrics? Contact one of our fire service specialists and they will be happy to help you to find the right solution exceeding the needs of your fire brigade.
Flame resistant stationwear fabrics provide comfort and extreme durability, while boasting a lower ecological footprint than traditional polyester/cotton blends due to TENCEL™ Lyocell and/or Repreve® fibres.
Soft and breathable with superior moisture management properties, these fabrics continue to look good and perform well even after extensive (domestic or industrial) laundering.
To meet the demand for environmentally friendly stationwear fabrics, TenCate Protective Fabrics has developed Tecawork® Ecogreen. These stationwear fabrics are highly comfortable and 100% sustainable. The fabrics are made from TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres from sustainable sourced wood and mechanically recycled polyester from PET bottles.
Fighting fires is a tough job but when fires occur in the wilderness the challenges can multiply. TenCate Protective Fabrics assures wildland firefighters can have durable, comfortable FR fabrics for any occasion.
Our wildlands fabrics set the standard for wildland firefighting and we are a premier supplier of FR fabrics for the men and women who combat wildfires in the field.
Proven comfort in any situation
Proven comfort in any situation
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