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FABRIC SELECTOR GUIDE OUTER SHELLS AT A GLANCE

KEVLAR® with KEVLAR® with ADVANCE Nomex® III A 2F3 Fabric™ PBI Matrix™ Armor 7.0™ .JMMFOJB‹95 NOMEX® #BTPÝM® ULTRA™ ATTRIBUTES

93% NOMEX® 60% KEVLAR® 60% KEVLAR® 60% KEVLAR® 45% KEVLAR® 60% KEVLAR® 75% KEVLAR® 60% Technora® 'JCFS$POUFOU 5% KEVLAR® 20% NOMEX® 40% NOMEX® #BTPÝM® 55% NOMEX® 40% PBI 25% NOMEX® 40% PBO 2% Carbon 20% PBO

Product Fabric Code CWT A 5 O I 9

Weight (oz/yd2) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.4 7.1 7.5

Weave Plain Ripstop Ripstop Ripstop 3-D Twill Plain Twill Ripstop Spun / Spun / Spun / :BSO Spun Spun Spun Spun Spun .VMUJÝMBNFOU Filament Cables .VMUJÝMBNFOU 5BCFS"CSBTJPO3FTJTUBODF Good Good Moderate Good Moderate Good Good High (ASTM D 3884, H-18 wheel, 500g weight) 5FBS4USFOHUI MCT 50 x 40 35 x 35 30 x 30 45 x 45 40 x 35 50 x 50 90 x 110 90 x 75 (ASTM D 5587) 5FBS4USFOHUIBGUFSIPVSTPG67&YQPTVSF MCT 35 x 20 25 x 25 20 x 20 20 x 20 15 x 20 40 x 40 50 x 60 45 x 45 (CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 18.3/ISO 105-B02) 5FOTJMF4USFOHUIBGUFS-BVOEFSJOHT MCT 280 x 250 230 x 220 230 x 285 320 x 310 245 x 265 240 x 265 495 x 445 575 x 565 (ASTM D 5034)

5FOTJMF4USFOHUIBGUFSBTFDPOE511&YQPTVSF MCT 30 x 25 55 x 65 30 x 30 215 x 180 40 x 30 60 x 110 170 x 160 320 x 330

3FTJTUBODFUP8BUFS"CTPSQUJPO Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good .PEJÝFE""5$$ 'MBNF3FTJTUBODF Moderate Good High High Good High High High (ASTM D 6413) 5IFSNBM1SPUFDUJWF1FSGPSNBODF DBMDN2 Tested with NOMEX® on Aramid batting inner liner 39 - 42 39 - 42 46 - 49 40 - 43 39 - 42 38 - 41 39 - 42 39 - 42 (NFPA 1971) 0VUFS4IFMM5IFSNBM%FDPNQPTJUJPO5FNQFSBUVSF  Í' 660 - 750 660 - 900 800 - 1000 750 - 1000 660 - 900 800 - 1100 660 - 900 1000 - 1200

1SJDF-FWFM $ $$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$

Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable High: GPSEFUFSNJOJOH FWBMVBUJOH QSFEJDUJOH PSEFTDSJCJOHQFSGPSNBODFVOEFSBDUVBMÝSFDPOEJUJPOT XIFOFWFSVTFEBMPOFPSJODPNCJOBUJPOXJUIPUIFSQSPEVDUT'VSUIFSJOGPSNBUJPOBOEBDUVBM Far exceeds in relative performance. reported values are available upon request. Good: 5PUIFCFTUPGPVSLOPXMFEHF UIFJOGPSNBUJPODPOUBJOFEIFSFJOJTBDDVSBUF)PXFWFS CFGPSFVTJOHBOZPGUIFTFQSPEVDUTJOBDUVBMÝSFÝHIUJOHTJUVBUJPOT ZPVNVTUFWBMVBUFUIFQSPEVDU Exceeds in relative performance. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of Moderate: which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury Average in relative performance. or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. All weights are nominal. OUTER SHELLS

2F3 Fabric™ 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: 5 The outer shell represents the Ýrst line of defense for the 3-D Twill weave firefighter. Its main purpose is to provide flame, thermal, 55% NOMEX® Filament and abrasion resistance to the 45% KEVLAR® Spun outermost exposed area of the MVMUJÝlament Technology turnout gear system. Water shedding is also an important Retains integrity after thermal exposure characteristic of outer shells and Exceptional water and ice shedding thereasonthattheyaretreated Low friction, ease of mobility with durable water repellant Ýnishes.

Outer shells possess Armor 7.0™ 7.1 osy / Product Fabric Code: I differentiating attributes that are significantlyinfluencedbythe Twill weave chemistry of the Ýber, the blend and the weave. It is important to 75% KEVLAR® note that all outer shells meeting 25% NOMEX® theNFPAstandardare3rdparty MVMUJÝlament Technology tested to help provide ÝreÝghters with dependable protection Exceptional strength against the hazards described Retains integrity after thermal exposure above.

Selecting the right outer shell

NATURAL ALLOY TAN is a function of matching key attributes with the unique needs PBI Matrix 7.4 osy / Product Fabric Code: 0 of each Ýre department.

Plain weave with KEVLAR® Matrix Multifilament based performance (Simulated Rip-Stop) fabrics are made exclusively with DuPont™ NOMEX® and KEVLAR®. 60% KEVLAR® DuPont™ NOMEX® and KEVLAR® 40% PBI BLACK brand fibers provide superior strength, durability and thermal Filament technology incorporated protection that stands up to the for improved trapezoidal tear resistance heat. Retained strengtIBOEÞexibility after thermal exposure NATURAL (GOLD) NATURAL

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KEVLAR® with NOMEX® 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: W

Rip-Stop weave

60% KEVLAR® 40% NOMEX® BLACK COBALT BLUE GOLD Proven reliable overall performance Good durability Wide selection of colors RUST YELLOW Advance Ultra™ 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: A

Rip-Stop weave

60% KEVLAR® 20% NOMEX® 20% PBO

Enhanced performance at YELLOW GOLD DARK reasonable cost High strength after thermal exposure Excellent abrasion resistance LIGHT GOLDLIGHT TAN

Millenia XT™ 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: 9

Rip-Stop weave

60% Technora® 40% PBO

Superior strength and abrasion resistance Exceptional thermal stability 5 year warranty on cuts and tears NATURAL OUTER SHELLS

NOMEX® IIIA 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: C

Plain weave

93% NOMEX® 5% KEVLAR®

2% CarCPOÝCFS BLACK RED ROYAL BLUE

Economical choice Balances FR properties with superior textile characteristics Wide selection of colors TAN WHITE KEVLAR® with Basofil® 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: T

Rip-Stop weave

60% KEVLAR® 40% BaTPÝM®

Superior net effect on thermal YELLOW protective performance BLACK NATURAL Good thermal damage tolerance Remains supple after thermal exposure TAN YELLOW

Aluminized PBI and KEVLAR® 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: S Aluminized KEVLAR® 8.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: F

Knit substrate with aluminium laminate Knit substrate with aluminium laminate 67% KEVLAR® 33% PBI 100% KEVLAR®

Used only in proximity environments where Used only in proximity environments where high radiant heat is encountered high radiant heat is encountered High dexterity of substrate improves Good value wearability of aluminized layer

-5- MOISTURE BARRIERS AT A GLANCE

CROSSTECH® 35 Stedair® Stedair® 3000 ATTRIBUTES

.BOVGBDUVSFS GORE GORE Stedfast Stedfast

Product Fabric Code VPEK

Weight (oz/yd2) 5.0 4.6 5.5 5.5

'JMN ePTFE Bicomponent ePTFE Bicomponent ePTFE Bicomponent ePTFE Bicomponent

NOMEX® IIIA 15% KEVLAR®/ 85% NOMEX® NOMEX® IIIA 33% KEVLAR®/ 67% NOMEX® Fabric Substrate Woven Pajama-Check Nonwoven Spunlace Woven Pajama-Check E-89™ Nonwoven Spunlace

5PUBM)FBU-PTT 8N2 Tested with various outer shell fabrics & 250 - 280 235 - 265 260 - 290 235 - 265 NOMEX® on Aramid batting inner liner (ASTM F 1868) 5IFSNBM1SPUFDUJWF1FSGPSNBODF(cal/cm2) Tested with various outer shell fabrics & 37 - 40 40 - 43 41 - 44 43 - 46 NOMEX® on Aramid batting inner liner (NFPA 1971)

4VCTUSBUF%VSBCJMJUZ High Moderate High Moderate

'JMN%VSBCJMJUZ High Good High Good

1SJDF-FWFM $$$ $$ $$$ $$

Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable High: GPSEFUFSNJOJOH FWBMVBUJOH QSFEJDUJOH PSEFTDSJCJOHQFSGPSNBODFVOEFSBDUVBMÝSFDPOEJUJPOT XIFOFWFSVTFEBMPOFPSJODPNCJOBUJPOXJUIPUIFSQSPEVDUT'VSUIFSJOGPSNBUJPOBOEBDUVBM Far exceeds in relative performance. reported values are available upon request. Good: 5PUIFCFTUPGPVSLOPXMFEHF UIFJOGPSNBUJPODPOUBJOFEIFSFJOJTBDDVSBUF)PXFWFS CFGPSFVTJOHBOZPGUIFTFQSPEVDUTJOBDUVBMÝSFÝHIUJOHTJUVBUJPOT ZPVNVTUFWBMVBUFUIFQSPEVDU Exceeds in relative performance. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of Moderate: which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury Average in relative performance. or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. All weights are nominal. MOISTURE BARRIERS

CROSSTECH® 5.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: V STEDAIR® 3000 5.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: K

ePTFE baTFEÝMNlaminated to ePTFE baTFEÝMNlaminated to NOMEX® IIIA woven pajama KEVLAR® / NOMEX® E-89™ check substrate non-woven substrate

Superior liquid penetration resistance eP5'&ÝMNXJth hydrophilic and oleophobic polymer layer Balances heat stress relief and durability Very good breathability Enhanced bi-component technology Good price / value Limited number of cerUJÝFE composites available

STEDAIR® 4000 5.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: E The moisture barrier isthesecondlayeroftheturnoutgearsystem,consistingprimarilyofabarrier ePTFE baTFEÝMNlaminated to laminated to a fabric substrate. NOMEX® IIIA woven pajama check substrate Thebarrierlayerisdesignedtopermitthetransferofperspirationvapor,whileblockingexternal liquid penetration. The fabric substrate acts to protect the barrier and contributes marginally to the Exceptional breathability and durability overall thermal protection.

eP5'&ÝMNXJth hydrophilic and Moisture barriers allow body heat in the form of perspiration vapor to escape for heat stress relief. oleophobic polymer layer Italsoprovidesliquidpenetrationresistanceagainstblood,bodyÞuids,NFPAcommonchemicals**, Limited number of cerUJÝFE and water, helping the ÝreÝghter stay dry and protected. When tested in comparison to a urethane- composites available only barrier technology, an expanded polytetraÞuoroethylene (ePTFE) combination barrier provides higher levels of breathability and durability.

GORE™ RT7100 4.6 osy / Product Fabric Code: P Lightweight moisture barriers that use NOMEX® and KEVLAR® nonwoven and woven substrates offer enhanced comfort. ePTFE baTFEÝMNlaminated to KEVLAR® / NOMEX® non-woven substrate ** NFPA Common Chemicals: Bi-componenUÝMNtechnology (1) Aqueous Ýlm-forming foam (AFFF), 3 percent concentrate (2) Battery acid (37 percent by weight sulfuric acid to water) Thermally sUBCMFBOEÞBNFresistant (3) Fire-resistant hydraulic Þuid, phosphate ester base Cost competitive alternative (4) Surrogate gasoline fuel C as deÝned in ASTM D 471, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property- Effect of Liquids, a 50/50 percent by volume of toluene and iso-octane (5) Swimmingpoolchlorinatingchemicalcontainingatleast65percent-freechlorine (saturated solution)

-7- THERMAL LINERS AT A GLANCE

8BS(MJEF‹ 8BS(MJEF‹ 9-5MJUF‹ 953"MJUF‹ 9&‹ 9&‹ 8BS(MJEF‹ 2VBOUVN%‹ 6MUSBÞFY® ATTRIBUTES -BZFS -BZFS

NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® NOMEX® 3.25 osy 3.25 osy 3.25 osy 3.25 osy 3.8 osy 3.8 osy 3.8 osy 3.9 osy 'BDFDMPUI 2.3 osy 100% Spun 100% Spun 100% Spun 100% Spun 75% Spun / 75% Spun / 75% Spun / 75% Spun 100% Filament Chambray Chambray Chambray Chambray 25% Filament 25% Filament 25% Filament 25% Filament 3FQSPDFTTFE KEVLAR®/0.&9® KEVLAR®/0.&9® KEVLAR®/0.&9® KEVLAR®/0.&9® KEVLAR®/0.&9® 7JSHJO"SBNJE 7JSHJO"SBNJE 7JSHJO"SBNJE Aramid &‹ &‹ &‹ &‹ 2-layers E-89™ 3-layers E-89™ 2-layers E-89™ 3-layers E-89™ 2-layers Spunlace #BUUJOH 4.5 osy 4.0 osy 3.5 osy Needlepunch Spunlace Spunlace Spunlace Spunlace (1.5 osy + 2.3 osy Needlepunch Needlepunch Needlepunch (3.75 osy) (1.5 osy + 2.3 osy) (3 x 1.5 osy) (1.5 osy + 2.3 osy) (3 x 1.5 osy) 3D layer)

Product Fabric Code NM2 3ZW; Z9 3D Y

Weight (oz/yd2) 7.8 7.3 7.1 7.8 7.5 7.6 8.3 7.7 7.0

8BUFS.BOBHFNFOU Absorbing Absorbing Absorbing Absorbing Wicking Wicking Wicking Wicking Wicking & Shedding

%SZJOH5JNF Long Long Long Long Medium Medium Medium Medium Fast

8BUFS"GÝOJUZ (Amount of water absorbed from High High High High Medium Medium Medium Medium Low spraying after 5 launderings) 'BDFDMPUI4MJQQFSJOFTT #BTFEPOGSJDUJPODPFGÝDJFOU Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Good Good Good Good High 3FQSFTFOUTFBTFPGEPOOJOHEPGÝOHNPCJMJUZ 5PUBM)FBU-PTT(W/m2) Tested with CROSSTECH® moisture barrier & 220 - 250 250 - 280 280 - 310 260 - 290 230 - 260 280 - 310 260 - 290 250 - 280 265 - 295 KEVLAR® / NOMEX® outer shell (ASTM F 1868) 5IFSNBM1SPUFDUJWF1FSGPSNBODF(cal/cm2) 45 - 48 39 - 42 38 - 41 42 - 45 41 - 44 38 - 41 43 - 46 40 - 43 38 - 41 Tested with KEVLAR® / NOMEX® outer shell 1SJDF-FWFM $ $$ $$$ $$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$

Typical values contained herein based on laboratory tests. All values are averages, based on several determinations and should be used as a reference only. Laboratory values may not be reliable High: GPSEFUFSNJOJOH FWBMVBUJOH QSFEJDUJOH PSEFTDSJCJOHQFSGPSNBODFVOEFSBDUVBMÝSFDPOEJUJPOT XIFOFWFSVTFEBMPOFPSJODPNCJOBUJPOXJUIPUIFSQSPEVDUT'VSUIFSJOGPSNBUJPOBOEBDUVBM Far exceeds in relative performance. reported values are available upon request. Good: 5PUIFCFTUPGPVSLOPXMFEHF UIFJOGPSNBUJPODPOUBJOFEIFSFJOJTBDDVSBUF)PXFWFS CFGPSFVTJOHBOZPGUIFTFQSPEVDUTJOBDUVBMÝSFÝHIUJOHTJUVBUJPOT ZPVNVTUFWBMVBUFUIFQSPEVDU Exceeds in relative performance. thoroughly, follow all instructions and undergo all training relating to such product, and determine if the product is suitable for the intended application. We have described the hazards of Moderate: which we are aware, but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards. Failure to follow all product instructions and undergo all applicable training could lead to serious personal injury Average in relative performance. or death. Sperian Protective Apparel Ltd. assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. All weights are nominal. Water Management: Face Cloth Water absorbing Water wicking Water wicking and shedding THERMAL LINERS (best suited in low to mid-activity level) (best suited in low to mid-activity level) (best suited for high-activity level) Spun Low cPFGÝcient of friction Lowest cPFGÝcient of friction

Traditional cloth feel (good mobility and ease when Filament (enhanced mobility and ease when EPOOJOHBOEEPGÝOH EPOOJOHBOEEPGÝOH Slower drying time Moderate drying Fast drying Prone to pilling Spun/Filament Low pilling No pilling

Ultraflex® 7.0 osy / Product Fabric Code: Y Quantum3D™ 7.7 osy / Product Fabric Code: 3D

Facecloth: 100% Filament NOMEX® Facecloth: 100% NOMEX® Plain Weave 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave Virgin Aramid Batting KEVLAR® / NOMEX® Spunlace batts Wicking and shedding liner system 3D layer ÞBUlayer Exceptional slipperiness Fast-drying Wicking liner system Outstanding pilling resistance Increased TPP over standard 2-layer spunlace batts High THL for better comfort War Glide™ 2-Layer 7.6 osy / Product Fabric Code: Z8 War Glide™ 3-Layer 8.3 osy / Product Fabric Code: Z9

Facecloth: 100% NOMEX® Facecloth: 100% NOMEX® 75% Spun / 25% Filament 75% Spun / 25% Filament Twill Weave Twill Weave

KEVLAR® / NOMEX® E-89™ KEVLAR® / NOMEX® E-89™ Spunlace batts Spunlace batts

Wicking liner system Wicking liner system High THL for better comfort Optimal balance between THL & TPP Good slipperiness for easier Good slipperiness for easier EPOOJOHBOEEPGÝOH EPOOJOHBOEEPGÝOH

War Glide™ 7.5 osy / Product Fabric Code: ZW The thermal liner is the third, and closest, layer to the body - considered a critical component of the turnout system. Typically, it consists of a multi-layer combination that includes a facecloth fabric ® Facecloth: 100% NOMEX quilted to a single layer of needle punched or several layers of spunlaced batting. When combined 75% Spun / 25% Filament with the moisture barrier, the inner liner is responsible for a signiÝcant part of the thermal protection Twill Weave (up to 70%) of a turnout system. The main function of the thermal liner is to minimize, to a safer level, theamountofheattransferfromtheÝreÝghting environment to the body of the ÝreÝghter. It follows Virgin Aramid Batting that the thermal liner is the major contributor to the TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of a turnout system. Wicking liner system Versatile performance The facecloth serves to enhance interfacial mobility between the wearer and the turnout and Good facecloth durability contributes to the effective water management for overall comfort. There are three common yarn compositionsforfaceclothfabrics:100%spunNOMEX®,100%multi-Ýlament Nomex®,andblendsof spun and multi-Ýlament Nomex®. -9- THERMAL LINERS

XTRA-Lite™ 7.3 osy / Product Fabric Code: M XLT-Lite™ 7.8 osy / Product Fabric Code: N

Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX® Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX® Plain Weave Plain Weave

Virgin Aramid Batting Reprocessed Aramid Batting

Absorbing liner system Absorbing liner system Good facecloth and batting durability High TPP Good price/value Economic alternative

XE-289™ / 2-layers E-89™ 7.1 osy / Product Fabric Code: 2 XE-389™ / 3-layers E-89™ 7.8 osy / Product Fabric Code: 3

Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX® Facecloth: 100% Spun NOMEX® Plain Weave Plain Weave

KEVLAR® / NOMEX® E-89™ KEVLAR® / NOMEX® E-89™ Spunlace batts Spunlace batts

Absorbing liner system Absorbing liner system High THL for better comfort Optimal balance between THL & TPP CalendarFEÝOish for smooth CalendarFEÝOish for smooth and soft hand and soft hand THERMAL LINER TURNOUT MOISTURE BARRIER GEAR OUTER SHELL SYSTEM Performance characteristics of a turnout are determined by Blood the choice of combined fabric components. Fire protective clothing typically consists of three layers: outer shell, moisture rgy barrier and thermal liner. Each layer serves specific multiple eat Ene functions and, as a composite, they are expected to help H

provide the firefighter with adequate heat, flame, liquid, Skin chemical and mechanical protection. Vapor Clothing c Heat DuPont™ NOMEX® and KEVLAR® provide proven protection, aboli durability and comfort from the inside out. 70% of a turnout’s thermal protection comes from the inner components of Liquid DuPont™ NOMEX® and KEVLAR®. & Common Chemicals

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Protection: Cut & Tear Face Cloth • Thermal, Chemical, Viral, Cut, Durability Insulation • Tensile, Tear, UV, Safety & Comfort Film • Breathability, Weight, Dryness, Mobility, Fit, Minimal life-cycle cost Substrate • Initial price + maintenance costs © Sperian Protective Apparel, 2008

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