DELIVERING COMFORT AND PROTECTION,
GIVING YOU THE ADVANTAGE
The front-line requirements for the emergency services are varied. For general use, waterproofness and breathability is important for day-to-day comfort. However, they can face an array of hazards which the user needs protection from. Porelle® membranes can be designed with a range of performance benefits, including viral and blood borne pathogen resistance, chemical resistance and flame resistance.
MEMBRANES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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Our range of porelle® membranes for emergency services can provide added levels of protection. The front-line requirements for police, paramedics, first responder and search & rescue varies.
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For general use, waterproof and breathable fabric is important for day-to-day comfort. However, the front-line can face many potential hazards against which the user needs protection.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
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Performance to international standards as a fabric laminate, meeting the following industrial regulations:
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QUALITIES: durable, lightweight and flexible, low noise, highly breathable, comfortable, wash or dry clean
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NFPA 1951: Search and Rescue garments
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EN 368: resistance penetration by chemical liquids
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ASTM F903: resistance penetration by liquid chemicals
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ASTM F1671: resistance to penetration by viral and blood borne pathogens
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EN 532 / ISO 15025: limited flame spread, and many other standards
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