Undergarments: For maximum protection, layer up by combining extraordinary PBI outer shell fabrics with lightweight PBI knit fabrics for an advanced multilayer system that provides the ultimate in personal protection. PBI Gold® - Knit fabrics are ideal for wearing next to the skin, and are lightweight, soft, cool and thermally stable under high-heat conditions – thus engineered for comfort and protection. PBI Gold keeps you cool, dry and absorbs perspiration better than other knit fabric on the market. The high moisture regain of PBI wicks sweat from the body, while offering a soft feel against the skin. And, since PBI Gold provides the ultimate in thermal protection, more Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) per ounce than Carbon® or Nomex®, lightweight versions of PBI Gold can be used in virtually any application offering less bulk and more freedom of movement. So whether you're a first responder, industrial worker or motor sports professional, PBI fabrics provide a winning combination when it comes to comfort, protection and safety.
Now Certified To NFPA 1977, 1951 and 1999, PBI TriGuard™ outer shell fabric for EMS personnel provides the most comfort without compromising flash fire protection or durability. PBI TriGuard offers a softer, lighter, and more flexible side to protection - essential for extended operations. PBI TriGuard is a unique blend that combines the unmatched thermal protection of PBI with high strength aramid fibers to form a super tight weave that is puncture- resistant and remains tough and rugged for reliable service. Unlike chemically treated garments, the protective qualities of PBI TriGuard are inherent in the fabric,and will not wear off or wash out. PBI TriGuard is rugged and durable, and retains its soft comfort and protective serviceability even after countless machine washings. It is abrasion resistant, tear resistant, and maintains fabric strength call after call. The secret to this amazingly functional, exceptionally comfortable and extremely durable fabric is the technologically advanced blend of PBI, Lenzing® FR and MicroTwaron™ fibers. Not only does this high-tech blend offer excellent protection, it offers magnificent value. Economically priced and manufactured for long wear-life, PBI TriGuard is the right blend of enduring protection and lasting value.
As the need for specially trained personnel to deal with Urban Search and Rescue operations arise, so too does the need for specially designed protection. PBI fibers offer Urban Search and Rescue personnel a protective fabric that exceeds the NFPA 1951 USAR Standard. USAR fabrics engineered with PBI fibers provide the most comfort without compromising flash fire protection. PBI TriGuard(TM) USAR gear offers Urban Search and Rescue personnel a softer, lighter, and more flexible side to protection while maintaining unmatched thermal protection. This blend of PBI and high-strength Aramid fibers combines to form a super tight weave that offers superior puncture resistance and an outer shell that remains tough and rugged for reliable service during Urban Search and Rescue operations.