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what’s Your Fr FaBriC made oF?Look under a COBRA™ hood, and you’ll find someone who appreciates head protection. You can learn a lot about that person based on the type of COBRA hood they wear. Flame resistant hoods are recommended for different job functions. Always verify the safety

standards applicable to your industry or job function before choosing your Cobra hood.

iNdustriaLToday, Cobra hoods are speci-fied by thousands of end-user companies in many industries around the world. With hun-dreds of thousands of hoods in service worldwide, Cobra hoods are the premier brand of flame resistant hoods in the market place. Industrial users include electrical maintenance; electric and gas utilities; oil, gas and petro chemical refineries; fer-rous and non ferrous steel mills and foundries; welders; struc-tural and wildland firefighters; and military/tactical personnel.

struCturaL FireFightiNgOver thirty years ago PGI pioneered the first firefighting hoods. Back then only a few fire departments used hoods as part of their protective ensemble. Today fire fighting hoods are an important part of the fire fighters PPE ensemble. PGI continues to be the industry leader bringing more protective and comfortable designs and fabrics to the market. UL Classified to meet or exceed the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.

arC FLash ProteCtioNThe temperature of an electric arc flash can reach 35,000°F. Exposure to these extreme temperatures both burns the skin directly and causes ignition of clothing, which adds to the burn injury. Each year more than 2,000 people are admitted to burn centers with severe arc-flash burns. The latest edition of the NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces) states, “employees shall wear FR clothing wherever there is a possible exposure to an electric arc flash.” This requires employees working on or near energized parts and equipment to wear flame resistant clothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F 1506 and is appropriate to the potential energy of the hazard. PGI manufactures a complete line of flame resistant hoods that meet or exceed NFPA 70E and the performance specifications of ASTM F 1506. Every PGI arc flash hood has a permanently sewn in label with an Arc Thermal Protective Value (ATPV) Arc Rating and Hazard Risk Category (HRC) Rating permanently printed on the label allowing you to select the level of arc flash protection you need for your specific use.

swat/miLitarYSwat and military personnel face a diverse array of hazards. PGI’s Swat hood series incor-porates fabrics which provide superior protection from flame and chemicals. Hoods have excellent moisture management – wicking moisture away from the skin keeping you drier and more comfortable reducing heat stress and improving endurance and stamina so you can perform at your best.

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COBRA is just one of the protective safety gear lines from PGI.

For more information please visit: www.cobrahoods.com

Physical Properties NFPa 1971 requirements

Comfort Plus™ ara-tek Fr™ tri-Blend Nomex® PBi®/Lenzing Fr® Para-tek Fr® tri-Blend Carbon shield™ P84®/Lenzing Fr®/Kevlar® P84®/Lenzing Fr®/Kevlar®

w/ Comfort Plus™ LinerPBi®/Lenzing Fr® w/Comfort Plus™ Liner

Weight (± 5%)oz./ sq. yd. 6 oz. 6 oz. 7 oz. 5.7 oz. 6 oz. 6.5 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 5.9 oz.

grams/sq. meter 204g 204 g 238g 194g 204g 221g 272g 272 g 201gColors White and Navy White and Heather Grey Natural (White) Natural (Tan) Heather Green and Black Black Natural (Pale Yellow) Outer Layer: Yellow, Lining: White Outer Layer: Tan, Lining: WhiteCost (Initial) Wear Life (Durability) Useful Life (Based on garment cost and wear life)

Stretch and Recovery Laundry Shrinkage Comfort Moisture Management (Wicking) Odor Resistance Chemical Resistance Resistance to Welding Sparks Resistance to Molten Metal Splash

Flash Fire Protection Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) • Initial (seconds) 20.0 Min. 33.6 26.7 27.1 30 32.4 24 30.4 26.0 35 • After 5 Washings (seconds) 20.0 Min. 33.9 28.1 28.5 33.1 34.8 27.6 31.6 32.0 38After Flame – Initial (Inches)• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 2.0 Max. 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0After Flame – After 5 Washings• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 2.0 Max. 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0Char Length – Initial (Inches)• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 4.0 X 4.0 Max 1.6 X 1.8 1.4 X 1.4 2.1 X 2.1 1.4 X 1.6 0.5 X 0.8 2 X 1.9 3.8 X 2.6 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 3.8 X 2.6

Comfort Plus™: 1.6 X 1.8PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 1.4 X 1.6 Comfort Plus™: 1.6 X 1.8

Char Length – After 5 Washings• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 4.0 X 4.0 Max 1.7 X 1.8 1.3 X 1.2 1.7 X 1.6 1.2 X 1.4 0.4 X 0.5 1.4 X 2.3 2.8 X 3.2 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 2.8 X 3.2

Comfort Plus™: 1.7 X 1.8PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 1.2 x 1.4 Comfort Plus™: 1.7 X 1.8

Heat and Thermal Shrinkage • After 5 Washings

< 5.00% 0.30% 1.50% 0% 0% 0.30% 0% 0% P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 0% Comfort Plus™: .30%

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 0% Comfort Plus™: 0.30%

Fabric Burst Strength (N) > 225 395.2 365.3 911.4 295.6 432.6 287 469.3 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 469.3 Comfort Plus™: 395.2

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 295.6 Comfort Plus™: 395.2

Seam Burst Strength (N) > 181 727.6 722.1 1320.5 477.8 807 469.1 812.5 738.6 601Melt or Drip when exposed to flame No melting or

drippingNone None None None None None None None None

Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) ASTM D 2863-95

29 29 31 32 31 43 33 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 33 Comfort Plus™: 29

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 32 Comfort Plus™: 29

Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) 8.8 10.7 N/A N/A 34.4 23.3- Double Ply45.8- Triple Ply

N/A N/A N/A

Hazard Risk Category (HRC) HRC 2 HRC 2 N/A N/A HRC 3 HRC 2-Double PlyHRC 4-Triple Ply

N/A N/A N/A

Permanently Flame Resistant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesUL Classified to NFPA 1971 – Current Edition

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Compliant with NFPA 70E (Current Edition). Meeting the performance specifications of ASTM F 1506

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No

Star Ratings Key: = poor = average = best

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Physical Properties NFPa 1971 requirements

Comfort Plus™ ara-tek Fr™ tri-Blend Nomex® PBi®/Lenzing Fr® Para-tek Fr® tri-Blend Carbon shield™ P84®/Lenzing Fr®/Kevlar® P84®/Lenzing Fr®/Kevlar®

w/ Comfort Plus™ LinerPBi®/Lenzing Fr® w/Comfort Plus™ Liner

Weight (± 5%)oz./ sq. yd. 6 oz. 6 oz. 7 oz. 5.7 oz. 6 oz. 6.5 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 5.9 oz.

grams/sq. meter 204g 204 g 238g 194g 204g 221g 272g 272 g 201gColors White and Navy White and Heather Grey Natural (White) Natural (Tan) Heather Green and Black Black Natural (Pale Yellow) Outer Layer: Yellow, Lining: White Outer Layer: Tan, Lining: WhiteCost (Initial) Wear Life (Durability) Useful Life (Based on garment cost and wear life)

Stretch and Recovery Laundry Shrinkage Comfort Moisture Management (Wicking) Odor Resistance Chemical Resistance Resistance to Welding Sparks Resistance to Molten Metal Splash

Flash Fire Protection Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) • Initial (seconds) 20.0 Min. 33.6 26.7 27.1 30 32.4 24 30.4 26.0 35 • After 5 Washings (seconds) 20.0 Min. 33.9 28.1 28.5 33.1 34.8 27.6 31.6 32.0 38After Flame – Initial (Inches)• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 2.0 Max. 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0After Flame – After 5 Washings• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 2.0 Max. 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0 0 X 0Char Length – Initial (Inches)• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 4.0 X 4.0 Max 1.6 X 1.8 1.4 X 1.4 2.1 X 2.1 1.4 X 1.6 0.5 X 0.8 2 X 1.9 3.8 X 2.6 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 3.8 X 2.6

Comfort Plus™: 1.6 X 1.8PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 1.4 X 1.6 Comfort Plus™: 1.6 X 1.8

Char Length – After 5 Washings• Warp (Wales) X Fill (Courses) 4.0 X 4.0 Max 1.7 X 1.8 1.3 X 1.2 1.7 X 1.6 1.2 X 1.4 0.4 X 0.5 1.4 X 2.3 2.8 X 3.2 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 2.8 X 3.2

Comfort Plus™: 1.7 X 1.8PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 1.2 x 1.4 Comfort Plus™: 1.7 X 1.8

Heat and Thermal Shrinkage • After 5 Washings

< 5.00% 0.30% 1.50% 0% 0% 0.30% 0% 0% P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 0% Comfort Plus™: .30%

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 0% Comfort Plus™: 0.30%

Fabric Burst Strength (N) > 225 395.2 365.3 911.4 295.6 432.6 287 469.3 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 469.3 Comfort Plus™: 395.2

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 295.6 Comfort Plus™: 395.2

Seam Burst Strength (N) > 181 727.6 722.1 1320.5 477.8 807 469.1 812.5 738.6 601Melt or Drip when exposed to flame No melting or

drippingNone None None None None None None None None

Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) ASTM D 2863-95

29 29 31 32 31 43 33 P84®/Lenzing FR®/Kevlar®: 33 Comfort Plus™: 29

PBI®/Lenzing FR®: 32 Comfort Plus™: 29

Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) 8.8 10.7 N/A N/A 34.4 23.3- Double Ply45.8- Triple Ply

N/A N/A N/A

Hazard Risk Category (HRC) HRC 2 HRC 2 N/A N/A HRC 3 HRC 2-Double PlyHRC 4-Triple Ply

N/A N/A N/A

Permanently Flame Resistant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesUL Classified to NFPA 1971 – Current Edition

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Compliant with NFPA 70E (Current Edition). Meeting the performance specifications of ASTM F 1506

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No

UL Test Ratings can fluctuate from fabric lot to fabric lot.

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100% Nomex® (meta-aramid)Nomex has excellent thermal stability and will not melt or drip. Fabric has outstanding strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.

PBi®/LeNziNg Fr® with ComFort PLus™ LiNiNgAdd the Comfort Plus Liner to the PBI/Lenzing FR blend, and the Thermal Protection Performance (TPP) rating dramatically improves.

PBi®/LeNziNg Fr®

PBI is an extraordinary fiber that doesn’t burn in air. Blended with Lenzing FR®, this fabric is the lightest, most comfortable flame resistant hood fabric on the market. Even though fabric is incredibly lightweight, at 5.7 oz./sq. yd, it has an exceptionally high TPP rating.

Para-Tek FRPara-teK Fr™ tri-BLeNdLightweight yet excellent Thermal Protection Performance. Vertical char length is the lowest we’ve ever seen averaging less than a half inch in both directions after five washings. Highest arc rating for a lightweight hood.

Ara-Tek FRara-teK Fr™ tri-BLeNdSimilar comfort and flame and thermal resistance to the popular Nomex/Lenzing FR blend at a fraction of the cost. Where Ara-Tek FR really shines is it’s durability and arc resistance.

ComFort PLus™ – Nomex® (meta-aramid)/LeNziNg Fr®

Developed by PGI in the early 1980’s, this mid-weight blend has become the most popular hood fabric in the market due to its ability to wick moisture away from the skin more effectively than other flame resistant fabrics keeping the wearer drier and more comfortable.

CoBra™ iNdustriaL» Hood only styles in Single Ply and

Double Ply

» Double Ply Hoods with Single Ply Bibs

» Double Ply hoods with Comfort Plus™ liners available in hood only, or hood with bib styles

CoBra™ uLtimate™» Designed for maximum protection» Double layer coverage of head, neck,

chest and shoulder blades» Gusset at side seams add additional

coverage at top of shoulders and are patterned to reduce bib from bunching in front and back

CoBra™ eLite™» Longer length front and back for

maximum coverage» Double layer coverage of head, neck,

chest and shoulder blades» Tapered back and notched shoulder

design to help bib lie flat on both chest and back

» Label sewn down on all four sides for comfort and permanency

CoBra™CLassiC™ s.w.a.t.» Provides superior heat, flash and flame

protection to the head and neck in SWAT and other tactical situations

» Softer and better stretch and recovery than other hoods

» Infrared Non-Reflective (Carbon Shield only)

» Resistant to ultra violet rays (Carbon Shield only)

COBRA™ SURE FIT™ hoods incorporate a 3” wide center panel rather than the traditional center seam, which allows PGI to contour the hood to the shape of the head for improved fit and comfort. Additionally, COBRA™ Sure Fit™ hoods have a little extra fabric (ease) built into the design which reduces the likelihood of the face opening pulling away from the SCBA mask when head is rotated.

COBRA is just one of the protective safety gear lines from PGI.

For more information please visit: www.cobrahoods.com

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CarBoN shieLd™Considered the ultimate high-tech fabric for thermal protection and comfort. The fabric simply won’t burn in air. Additionally fabric has excellent moisture regain and wicks moisture away from the skin to the outer shell enabling it to evaporate at a rapid rate.

Recommended for NON-STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING related jobs when you need protection from flame, radiant heat, flash fire, electric arc, welding sparks and splatter, molten metal splash and cold weather.

Fr FaBriCshood stYLes

Hood with Bib (small face opening)

Double Ply Hood with Single Ply Bib Hood Only

Hood Only (small face opening)

P84®/LeNziNg Fr®/KevLar®

This FR blend has some heft yet due to it’s high moisture regain and excellent breathability is very comofrtable. P84 fiber has unique trilobal shape which offers up to 90% more surface area compared to conventional round fibers – allowing air to better circulate, enhancing both thermal protection and comfort.

P84P84

P84®/LeNziNg Fr®/KevLar®

with ComFort PLus™ LiNiNgThis heavy weight blend keeps you dry and comfortable because of the wicking ability of Lenzing FR. The Comfort Plus Liner dramatically improves TPP rating while reducing cost.

P84P84

CoBra™ CLassiC™» Double layer coverage of head, neck,

upper chest and top of the shoulder blades

» Shoulders are contoured to reduce bunching at neck and bib