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Abrasion resistance is estimated by a lab test in which the material is rubbed back and forth on an abrasive surface.The number of cycles the material withstands before a hole forms determines its abrasion resistance rating. Tear strength is
measured in pounds of force necessary to tear the material. Like TPP ratings, real world results will vary depending on a variety of factors, such as:
Materials and Protection:
We make both SFI 3.2A/1 and 3.2A/5 rated suits. 3.2A/1 suits are made with one layer of fire retardant material, 3.2A/5 rated suits consist of two or three layers of material in different combinations. Most importantly, a multi-layer suit provides
three to four times as much protection as a single layer suit based on SFI certified
Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) testing.
The chart below lists the characteristics of each material combination that we offer:
# of SFI TPP
Material Layers Rating Rating Durability Comfort Breathability
FR Cotton 1 3.2A/1 11.5 good excellent excellent
FR Cotton/Coolquilt 3 3.2A/5 30 good very good very good
Nomex 1 3.2A/1 8 very good very good good
Nomex/Coolquilt 3 3.2A/5 29 very good very good good
PBI-Kevlar/Coolquilt 2 3.2A/5 32 excellent excellent very good
Nomex/Nomex Fleece 2 3.2A/5 19 fair fair fair
Nomex/Nomex Knit 2 3.2A/5 23 very good excellent good
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