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Intelligent Clothing The precious seconds between safety and injury The heat insulating textiles in modern turnout gear protects the skin so well against radiant heat that it is becoming a challenge for fire-fighters to detect critical temperatures before they result in injury. The difference between pain and second degree burn is a mere 54ºF increase in skin temperature. VIKING strives to reduce the risks of heat stress and burn injuries by providing turnout gear at the lowest possible weight in relation to protection. Integrating thermal sensor technology directly to the fabric layers gives the added advantage of indicating critical heat levels before it's too late. Thermal sensors integrated into the inner and outer layers of the coat monitor outer temperature near the fire-fighter and on the inside of the coat close to the body. Sensors are attached to two LED displays on the sleeve and on the back of the left shoulder. Shoulder Display and Heat Sensor The LED display on the upper left shoulder is visible to other fire-fighters on the team and indicates potentially critical situations. Battery and Control Chip A small box in the inner liner of the coat contains a battery and a control chip that calculates the temperature and activates the LED displays. Sensors are covered in flexible waterproof plastic to protect against fluids. Sleeve Display The LED display on the lower sleeve indicates dangerous heat levels both inside and outside the turnout gear |