Features

• Proprietary PGI gold FR fabric for excellent heat, flame and thermal resistance with superior tensile and tear strength for longer wear life.
• BarriAire^™ Gold Hoods combine an outer layer of PGI proprietary gold FR fabric and an inner layer of ultra‑lightweight, DuPont^™ Nomex^® Nano Flex fabric, which can inhibit penetration of many small size harmful particles.
• BarriAire^™ Gold Hoods incorporate a dual-technology finish combining a powerful antimicrobial and odor absorber. The trimodal finish constantly delivers antimicrobial efficacy destroying more than 99% of odor causing bacteria and capturing odor molecules from the body for the life of the hood.
• PGI quilted BarriAire^™ composite fabrics recently achieved Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) Rating of 96.8% and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Rating of 97.9%.*
• Lightweight with exceptional breathability, weight similar to hoods without a particulate barrier.
• Unlike laminated PTFE barrier hoods, BarriAire^™ Gold Hoods are quiet and allow excellent hearing. Laminated PTFE hoods are annoyingly loud making a crackle noise with virtually every movement, adversely affecting communication in situational awareness.
• Uniquely quilted to stabilize and enhance particulate barrier durability.
• Exceeds industry standards of blocking 90% of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size.
• Nomex^® Nano Flex barrier allows faster wicking and drying
• Inner fabric engineered to wick moisture from skin, through fabric, to outer shell where it evaporates for a drier more comfortable experience.
• Outer shell fabric features a proprietary PFAS-free DWR finish which allows hood to dry 2x‑3x faster than non-treated fabrics, reduces build‑up of toxic residue that is easily absorbed by non-treated fabrics and enhances the release of contaminates during washing.
• Less water retention and a higher evaporation rate reduce the likelihood of steam burns.
• Built-in stretch and recovery, to better conform to the head and neck for true one size fits all sizing.
• Attractive gold color allows you to detect when the hood’s soiled and needs cleaning.
• Fabric is inherently static resistant.
• Generous cut with a little “ease” built into the design so the hood doesn’t fit skin tight — creates a layer of air between the hood and head which improves thermal resistance from flame and heat.
• Quilted with 100% heavy-duty meta-aramid thread. Quilting stabilizes and enhances particulate barrier durability.
• Extra-long length (23") front and back, ensures hood stays tucked‑in even after laundry shrinkage.
• UL Certified thermal patch label facilitates tracking and identification through barcoding, sequential numbering and personalization.
• NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category 4 with an ATPV of 46 cal/cm².
• Certified to EN13911:2017.
• *As conducted by Nelson Labs, U.S.A.

Test Results