Featuring Dupont™ Nomex® Nano Flex technology

VIKING’s triple-layered hoods help protect your
​​​​​​​neck, ears and jaw area from dangerous particles

The hood contains a paper-thin layer of Dupont™ Nomex ® Nano Flex nestled
between layers of knit which acts as a protective particle barrier without compromising comfort. The unique construction of the Lyocell in the knit material not only creates a soft finish but also adds extra durability against wear and tear.

Thinner and lighter than other flame-resistant materials, it’s a highly breathable, material with superior particle barrier performance.

Combining comfort and protection

The addition of DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex to a firefighter hood composite structure provides improved particle barrier protection in the neckline and upper jaw area that historically are known to be the most vulnerable and least protected.

To test the barrier performance, wear trials were conducted with hoods containing the DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex barrier in between the knit layers on one half of the hood. After the wear trials, the hoods were turned inside out and inspected for contamination.

Compare the amount of particles penetrating the hood with or without the paper-thin Nomex® Nano Flex protective layer.