Porelle EMS
For emergency services we have a range of specialist membranes that can provide added levels of protection. The front-line requirements for police, paramedics, first responder and search & rescue are varied. For general use, waterproofness and breathability is important for day-to-day comfort. However, the front-line can face many potential hazards against which the user needs protection.
Porelle waterproof breathable membrane technology features:
• Protection against potential hazards:
chemical protection (stable to acids, alkalis and petrochemicals),
viral and blood borne pathogen resistance, flame resistance.
• Protection against winter elements:
cold, wind, rain and wet conditions.
• Performance in use:
durable, lightweight and flexible, low noise, highly breathable and comfortable, wash or dry clean.
• Performance to international standards as a fabric laminate:
NFPA 1951 - search and rescue garments,
EN 368 – resistance penetration by chemical liquids,
ASTM F 903 – resistance penetration by liquid chemicals,
ASTM F 1671 – resistance to penetration by viral and blood borne pathogens,
EN 532/ ISO 15025 – limited flame spread,
and many other standards …
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