Inspec Fibres
Inspec Fibres develops and manufactures P84, a highly fire resistant fiber used in turn-outs, liners and hoods. P84's unique tri-lobal shaped fiber allows excellent high temperature protection while still allowing the material to "breathe for optimum wearing comfort and high durability to UV and repeated washing degradation.

3M
Whether it's station uniforms, turnout coats or helmets, 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material increases the visibility of firefighters in low-light conditions and lets them perform at their best.
BASF®
BASF's new Basofil® heat and flame resistant fiber imparts superior heat blocking and extrordinary flame resistance to firefighter's protective apparel. The exceptional heat blocking capability of Basofil fiber can allow you to put together a lighter weight turnout ensemble that protects as well as many traditional heavier weight turnouts and can help protect you against the dangers of heat stress.

Nor-Fab
Nor-Fab Corporation produces fabrics for firefighters turnourt gear, special cloths for human protection for steel mills and foundries. These products are used for coats, hoods, leggings, gloves, capes, etc. Application where heat, both radiant and convective types types, or molten metal splash, endanger the worker. Some fabrics, with proper fabric selection and fabrication design are used for contact heat applications. Nor-Fab also produces a variety of narrow products in tape, rope and gasket form.

PBI®
Since 1983, PBI has been widely recognized as the premium product in outer shell and hood protection. PBI Gold and PBI Black Gold blend thermal resistant PBI fibers with a high strength aramid, resulting in the ultimate high-technology fabric for thermal protection and comfort. PBI Gold fabrics offer superior flame and break-open protection-- remaining flexible and strong even after flame exposure. As the only outer shell fabric recommended by Project Fires Study, PBI Gold sets the standard for firefighter protection, The Gold Standard. Living up to that reputation every day as more departments across the country and around the world rely on PBI Gold to protect their firefighters.

Dupont Nomex®
Dupont, makers of NOMEX® brand fiber and NOMEX OMEGA® system offers a system approach to existing turnout materials-- the "Fire Service Performance Solutions"-- in response to fire department requests for varying levels of performance and cost to meet their specific hazards and needs.

Reflexite
Reflexite North America develops the most technologically advanced retroreflective trim with fire fighter safety and visibility in mind. All of Reflexite's products for the fire service market exceed the NFPA 1971, 1997 edition, Project Fires Design Criteria, 1985 and are UL listed.
Southern Mills
Southern Mills is the world's leading manufacturer of flame and thermal resistant fabrics for use in outershell turnout gear, thermal liners and flame resistant fabrics for station uniforms, as well as wildland firefighting garments. We also manufacturer a breathable moisture barrier. Some of our brand names are Defender™, ADVANCE™, Kombat™, Millenia™, outer shell fabrics; Aralite® and Caldura® thermal liner fabrics; atEase™ and Comfort Blend™ Station uniform fabrics and ComfortZone™ moisture barrier.
Gore
With CROSSTECH™ products in your gear, you know you've got the
best in liquid penetration resistance against blood, body fluids, and NFPA
common chemicals, as well as superior performance unmatched by any other
waterproof and breathable barrier products.

 

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780 S. Progress Drive -- Medina, Ohio 44256
(330) 723-0000) -- (877) FIREDEX -- Fax (330) 723-0035
firedex@earthlink.com

 

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