METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION IN TURNOUT GEAR GARMENTS

Chemical and biological protective firefighter turnout gear garments are provided. The protective fabric includes at least one sorptive, reactive, or combined sorptive/reactive material capable of providing protection from at least one chemical or biological agent. The sorptive, reactive or sorptive...

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Main Authors DUNN, CHARLES S, LATON, MICHAEL A, STANHOPE, MICHAEL T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 23.10.2008
Subjects
ACCESSORIES
DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
FIRE-FIGHTING
HUMAN NECESSITIES
LIFE-SAVING
OUTERWEAR
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
WEARING APPAREL
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Summary:Chemical and biological protective firefighter turnout gear garments are provided. The protective fabric includes at least one sorptive, reactive, or combined sorptive/reactive material capable of providing protection from at least one chemical or biological agent. The sorptive, reactive or sorptive/ reactive material preferably can be recharged, regenerated or removed and re placed to allow for increased garment life. Embodiments of the fabric, garme nt, and methods for making the fabric and/or garment can provide in a protec tive garment a unique combination of sorptive/reactive capability, flame res istance, water vapor permeability, liquid impermeability, comfort and durabi lity.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20072671331