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EN 469 Fabric guide Fabric guide

Innovative use of the best fabrics


VIKING’s innovative design allows fire-fighters to conserve energy and concentrate fully on the business of saving lives. Our designers know fabrics and they know what it takes to create fire-fighter clothing with the best combination of fabrics and features for optimal protection, durability and freedom of movement. We offer a wide range of fire-fighter clothing to match global customer requirements.



Unique fabrics and layer combinations with a focus on comfort and performance.


OUTER FABRICS


TITAN is a patented, dual layer, advanced woven fabric system.The two layers are woven together using a special weave pattern, which allows the innovative fabric system to work effectively.

The fabric system reacts to extreme heat as experienced in flash fire conditions. The Hainsworth® TITAN consolidates causing the KEVLAR® to ripple and remain undamaged.The rippled KEVLAR® creates air pockets, which offers the garment wearer greater heat insulation when it is most needed.

NOMEX® Tough outer fabric
The durable outer fabric consists of 23% KEVLAR®, offering excellent thermal protection and anti-static properties.

Hainsworth® TITAN dual protection outer fabric
This material offers the highest thermal protection available and is a quality textile that looks good, feels good and has the durability and abrasion resistance necessary to last. VIKING also use Hainsworth® REPEL+ durable, which is a durable finish that offers protection against hazardous chemicals and conforms to the requirements of EN469, even after repeated laundering, without the need for re-application.

NOMEX® III
This traditional material has been used for many years and is very popular with fire departments across the globe. NOMEX® III consists of 95% metaaramid and 5% paraaramid fibres.

PBI Matrix®
PBI Matrix® uses a durable power grid, weaving high-strength aramid fibres into the fabric to enhance its resistance to wear and tear while retaining its superior heat and flame protection.


MOISTURE BARRIERS

GORE-TEX® Airlock®
GORE-TEX® Airlock® offers a unique combination of heat protection and moisture barrier. The heat and chemical-resistant spacers made of foamed silicone on a GORE-TEX® moisture barrier create a durable insulating air cushion. This innovative structure offers the best possible heat protection without the need for a separate insulation layer.

GORE-TEX® Fireblocker®
Excellent moisture barrier with superior resistance to liquid penetration above and beyond the requirements of EN 469. Exceptionally durable and at the same time breathable.

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