ANTI-FLASH HOOD 'E' NSN:8415-01-268-3473 20% P.B.I / 80% FR Rayon - Double layer hood,Single layer bib. These are the current issue anti-flash hood for our military. Used by the Navy for firefighting and the Army for flash fire protection. They are new! We got a great deal on them, so we can offer them at less than half of their regular cost! Warm, Soft! Feels like a cotton T-shirt! One size fits all. Color Tan, new and unissued.
A really nice 3 season balaclava for all sorts of outdoor activities.
These hoods are lighter weight than the CVC hood and can be worn with the mouth covered for dust protection and worn with goggles, or with the face exposed for use with a full face mask. A good helmet liner also.
LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium heat.
Technical Characteristics 8415-01-268-3473
SPECIAL FEATURES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLAME RETARDANT CLOTH NAME KNITTED MAIN BODY SHOULDER LENGTH CIRCULAR FACE OPENING W/BIAS BINDING W/ELASTIC WEBBING ENCLOSED ROUND TOP FLARED BOTTOM FIBER MATERIAL RAYON AND POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE MAIN BODY NATURAL MAIN BODY MANUFACTURERS CODE 81349 NON-DEFINITIVE GOVERNMENT SPEC/STD REFERENCE MIL-H-24936
PBI is a polymer with extremely high temperature stability (it has no melting point and also does not ignite) and high chemical resistance, which can be made into a fiber with excellent textile and tactile performance. Due to its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, it is often used by fire departments and space agencies.
PBI Fiber Characteristics
Major PBI Fiber Uses — PBI is suitable for high-performance protective apparel such as firemen's turnout coats and astronaut space suits and in applications where fire resistance is important
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