Particulate coverage throughout entire head including Sure‑Fit™ panel at crown. Front and back bib extends particulate barrier coverage beyond critical areas as identified by NFPA – Maximum Protection. UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition. Certification to the NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition Option for Particulate Protection – Current Edition.
Quilted composite with PFAS-free durable water resistant finish on the exterior layer and a dual-technology antimicrobial and anti-odor finish on the inside layer with Nomex® Nano Flex between layers for excellent stretch, recovery and odor control. Highest air permeability of particulate fire hoods on the market at 23 cfm, approximately 3-6 times greater than PTFE laminated hoods. Averages 96% particulate efficiency for particulates between 0.1 and 1.0 microns. PGI quilted BarriAire composite fabrics recently achieved Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) Rating of 96.8% and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Rating of 97.9% (as conducted by Nelson Labs, U.S.A.). NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category 4.
Direct Embroidery
100% Nomex® thread embroidered on bib. Minimum order 25 each.
Ink Heat Transfers
High resolution multi-color transfers. Minimum order 100 each.
| Fabric Performance Values | Requirements NFPA 1971 2018 Edition | PGI Test Results |
| Particulate Efficiency Average as submitted and washed | ≥ 90% | 96% |
| Viral & Bacterial Filtration Efficiency | ||
| N/A | 96.8% |
| N/A | 97.9% |
| Air Permeability | ||
| N/A | 23 cfm |
| Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) | ||
| 20.0 (min) | 29.3 |
| 20.0 (min) | 30.8 |
| Total Heat Loss (THL) | ≥ 325 W/m2 | 401.3 W/m2 |
| Hood Material Burst Strength | ≥ 225 N | 614 N |
| Flame Resistance Test – Quilted Composite | ||
After Flame (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.0 sec x 1.0 sec |
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 1.0 sec x 1.0 sec |
Char Length (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 100 mm | 18 mm x 17 mm |
| ≤ 100 mm | 3 mm x 2 mm |
| Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -5% | -0.3% |
Face Opening Measurement | ||
| Meets Requirement | YES |
| Heat & Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -10% | 0.0% |
| ≥ -10% | 0.0% |
Face Opening Measurement | ||
| Meets Requirement | YES |
| Meets Requirement | YES |
| Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) | ||
| Not Required | 40 |
| Seam Breaking Strength Test | ≥ 181 N | 1064 N |
| Melt or Drip When Exposed to Flame | No Melting or Dripping | NONE |
| Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) | 46 cal/cm2 | |
| NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category (HRC) | HRC 4 |
Nomex® Nano Flex material consists of nonwoven, submicron, continuous nano-fibers and is inherently flame resistant. It is thinner and lighter weight than typical nonwoven materials. Nomex® Nano Flex is highly breathable and combines exceptional elasticity with superior particulate blocking performance.
FAST UV-light photographs without Nomex® Nano Flex (left) and with Nomex® (right) illustrating after particle exposure for the test subject’s head and neck; bright yellow areas show were particles penetrated the ensemble.
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 96% (BarriAire™ Gold quilted composite) to 98.8% (BarriAire™ Silver 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%. BarriAire™ Silver laminated composite fabrics recently achieved VFE Rating of 99.7% and BFE Rating of 99.9% (VFE and BFE testing as conducted by Nelson Labs, U.S.A.).
