Protective clothing made with PBI flame resistant fibers withstands the increasing dangers associated with firefighting, arc flash, and flash fire. PBI Gold® fabrics blend 40% thermal resistant PBI fibers with 60% high-strength aramid fiber, resulting in the ultimate high-technology fabric for thermal protection, comfort and durability. The fabric does not shrink, become brittle, or break open under extreme heat and flame exposure, providing firefighters and industrial workers with superior protection. PBI Gold meets or exceeds every NFPA and EN 469 requirement. For more than 20 years, PBI Gold has lived up to its name, earning a reputation as the world’s preferred choice for flame protection.