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THE COURAGEOUS SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO COMPROMISE.TECGEN® PPE: The cool, comfortable, cutting-edge alternative to turnout gear

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OUR CORE STRENGTHS: COMFORT AND ADVANCED HEAT PROTECTION PATENTED TECGEN® FIBER

VISCO-ELASTIC CORE (Flexibility

and Comfort)

CARBON SHELL (Advanced Heat

Protection)

Our non-structural PPE is built with our unique TECGEN® fiber: a high-density carbon shell surrounding a flexible core for increased durability, flexibility and comfort over typical carbon-based fibers.

WHY TECGEN PPE?

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SAVES EXPENSIVE TURNOUT GEAR: 90% of your calls are not structure fire related

LESS EXPOSURE TO CARCINOGENS: Wearing TECGEN PPE on those 90% of calls eliminates potential exposure to hazards such as carcinogens and other harmful particulates that can accumulate on your turnouts

LESS CARDIOVASCULAR STRESS & FATIGUE: Breathable, lighter weight, single layer garment

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Innovative: TECGEN® fiber technology is based on a patented, high-density carbon shell

Dual-certified: NFPA 1951 (Technical Rescue) and NFPA 1977 (Wildland Fire Fighting)

Exceptional Protection: High levels of Thermal Protection (15.6 TPP) and Radiant Heat Protection (15+ RPP) in a single layer construction

Lightweight: Engineered to protect you without weighing you down

Comfortable: Provides enhanced mobility for confined places

Practical: Reduces exposure of turnout gear to rips, contamination and UV light degradation

Repels Moisture: Helps keep you cool and dry

Breathable: Managing the heat is easier when your clothes don’t bottle it in*

Made in the USA: Stitched with pride and designed to help protect you

Durable: Flexible TECGEN® provides increased durability over typical carbon-based fibers

*High levels of THL allow body heat to escape

FAST BECOMING A TOP CHOICE OF FIRST RESPONDERS.

Thousands of departments across the country have chosen TECGEN® PPE.

THE PERFECT FIT FOR: EXTRICATION | SEARCH AND RESCUE | CONFINED SPACE SUPPORT PERSONNEL | JUNIOR FIREFIGHTING / EXPLORER PROGRAMS WILDLAND, GRASS AND BRUSH FIRES | HIGH / LOW ANGLE RESCUE TRENCH RESCUE | GOODWILL CALLS | MVA

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PPE LEVEL 1 PPE LEVEL 2 PPE LEVEL 3

JACKET PANTS

LEVEL 1 • 3.5” x 8” x 3” radio pocket w/ mic tab• 6” x 7” chest pocket• (2) 8” x 7.5” pockets on left and right abdomen• 2” 3M Scotchlite® triple trim• Bi-wing back design for ease of movement• Full width collar closure• Zipper with Velcro® storm flap closure• Glove interface adjustments• (12) 2” or 3” reflective letters (no charge)

• Comfortable and efficient BDU design• 4” waist adjustment via take up straps• Belt loops accommodate 2” belt• (2) 8.5” x 8.5” cargo pockets w/ closure flaps located

on outside legs• Front hand pockets• (2) 6” x 6” rear pockets• 2” 3M Scotchlite® triple trim• Boot interface / leg take up adjustments• 15” zippered leg openings for easy donning over boots

LEVEL 2 All Standard Features Plus: Bunker Gear Style Reflective Package, STEDSHIELD® FR Reinforced Knees and STEDSHIELD® FR Reinforced Cuffs

LEVEL 3 All Standard Features Plus: New York Style Reflective Trim (2”), Detachable Name Plate (Up to 16 Reflective Letters Included), STEDSHIELD® FR Reinforced Elbows, STEDSHIELD® FR Reinforced Knees with Padded Inserts and STEDSHIELD® FR Reinforced Cuffs. Suspender loops or buttons.

Full width collar closure 15” zippered leg openings 4” waist take up

Radio pocket w/ mic tab 6” x 6” rear pockets STEDSHIELD® FR reinforced knees

Cargo pockets w/ closure Bi-wing back design 8” x 7.5” pockets

STEDSHIELD® FR reinforced elbows Boot interface Customized lettering

PPE LEVEL 1COVERALL

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: Red / Orange 3M Scotchlite® triple trim, suspender loops or buttons, flashlight holder, additional mic tab, padded H-Back suspenders, detachable nameplate. Custom options available.Call 330-723-0000 or visit fire.tecgen.com for more details.

Also available in khaki

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© 2015 Fire-Dex LLC. Details and specifications are subject to change without notice. 10/15

WE’D RATHER MEET YOUR STANDARDS THAN MINIMUM ONES.

TECGEN PPE® a Fire-Dex brand780 South Progress DriveMedina, OH 44256

Request a department wear trial at fire.tecgen.com or call 330-723-0000.

TECGEN® PPE FABRIC TEST DATA

TEST NFPA 1977 SPEC NFPA 1951 SPEC TECGEN® TX-2 SHELL

Radiant Protective Performance (RPP) > = 7.0 N/A 15+

Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) N/A > = 10 15.6

Total Heat Loss (THL) > = 450 w/m2 > = 650 w/m2 779 w/m2

Flame Resistance (After 100 Launderings) < 4.0 inches < 4.0 inches < 0.5 inches

Heat and Thermal Shrinkage < = 10% < = 10% 1.0% x 2.1%

Tear Resistance > = 5 lbs > = 6.75 lbs 32 lbs

Cleaning Shrinkage < 5.0% < 5.0% 0.9% x 1.8%

Breaking Strength N/A > = 90 lbs 221 lbs

Abrasion Resistance Test N/A > = 50 lbs 110 lbs

Water Absorption Test (After 10 washes) N/A < = 15% 5.4%

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