Among the world's most innovative companies, PBI works closely with only the best partners in fabric manufacturing to create head to toe protection for firefighters. Every PBI product performs to the highest levels required in all aspects of firefighting and rescue operations. While it is imperative that firefighters have the best possible head protection, it is important that hoods are also breathable. We lose a significant amount of body heat through our head so firefighter hoods must balance breathability with protection to ensure that the risks of heat stress are effectively mitigated. Lightweight hoods made with PBI fibre achieve this while offering extremely high flame resistance, and if needed, particulate protection. Firefighters can choose from a range of particulate blocking hoods that intercept between 95 per cent and 99 per cent of carcinogenic particles. Like all PBI fabrics, the hoods will not shrink or go brittle when exposed to flame. Outer shells for structural fire suits made with PBI fibre give designers incredible flexibility to create high performance garments that do not sacrifice comfort and freedom of movement in achieving high levels of protection. The latest example of this is PBI LP, which embodies the company's drive to push the development of high performance protective fabrics beyond industry norms. It is lighter than ever, improving comfort and movement, but still offers the same protection as traditional heavier fabrics. Many fire and rescue services are now adopting PBI LP as their preferred structural outer shell fabric. It complements a range of PBI structural fabrics designed for every operational profile.
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