Constructed using advanced patented technology, Carbon Shield™ knit fabric is gravure (dot) laminated to DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex, providing the ultimate level of flame, heat and particulate protection without sacrificing breathability or comfort. With a Particulate Filtration Efficiency (PFE) of 99.9% before laundering/conditioning and 98.1% after laundering/conditioning, BarriAire Carbon Shield™ Elite Pro hoods offer superb protection against dangerous and toxic particles routinely encountered while on a working call.
The flame protection of PGI's BarriAire™ Gold Rib Knit and 3-Ply Composite is tested at over 2000° F — the results speak for themselves.
The flame protection of PGI's BarriAire™ Gold hood surpasses the standard 3‑second test under ASTM F1930. This video shows how the BarriAire™ Gold hood stands up to the exponential threat in this 10‑second ASTM F1930 burn.
Rib knit completely wraps the face piece, offering better stretch and recovery.
Designed for optimal fit within the fubber gasket of most SCBA masks.
BarriAire™ Particulate Barrier Technology products offer more protection, comfort and value. BarriAire™ particulate products combine two layers of proven flame resistant fabric and a middle layer of ultra-lightweight DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex fabric which blocks penetration of 97.4% (BarriAire™ Gold quilted composite) to 99.9% (BarriAire™ Carbon Shield™ laminated composite) of harmful submicron size particulates. BarriAire™ Gold quilted composite fabrics recently achieved Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) Rating of 96.8% and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Rating of 97.9% (VFE and BFE testing as conducted by Nelson Labs, U.S.A.).
