“Particulate barriers in pant/coat interfaces add protection from contaminants, but the trade-off is that they can limit breathability,” said Todd Herring, vice president of product innovation and strategy at Fire-Dex. “AeroFlex is designed differently, with vents that help hot air escape from inside turnouts but that also keep particulates out.”
The evaluated configuration included the AeroFlex coat with a properly engaged self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), along with AeroFlex pants equipped with the optional particulate-blocking barrier. According to UL Solutions, testing reported less than 1 microgram exposure on the wearer across the ensemble.
The AeroFlex turnout system places VaporLite breathable composite panels where heat and sweat concentrate and integrates AeroVent Technology to move warm humid air outward under pressure with an integrated particulate-blocking element.
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