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
Published 26.06.2008
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 replaced to allow for increased garment life. Embodiments of the fabric, garment, and methods for making the fabric and/or garment can provide in a protective garment a unique combination of sorptive/reactive capability, flame resistance, water vapor permeability, liquid impermeability, comfort and durability.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20070953660