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Fire-Dex® AeroFlex™ Turnouts
Fire-Dex® AeroFlex™ Turnouts deliver lightweight durability, advanced thermal insulation, and enhanced mobility for optimal performance in firefighting operations.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 1st and ONLY garment with AeroVent™ Technology and Vaporlite™ Panels
AeroFlex™, a new era of turnout gear, incorporates material science and design features that supercharge the breathability of your garment while significantly reducing the risk of heat stress and cardiac-related issues. Designed with VaporLite™ Panels and AeroVent™ Technology, AeroFlex™ supports core body temperature regulation, encouraging airflow to keep your body cool and comfortable without compromising the protection you need!
FEATURES
Coat Features
- 2-Piece Collar
With a snap tab that ensures the zip-in liner hangs evenly - OmniDex™ Shoulder
Designed to align with the body’s natural hinge points for optimal flexibility and minimal coat rise - 9″ of Ease
At the chest for optimum amount of air gap to maximize THL & TPP per Florida State University testing - VaporLite™ Panels
Breathable 3-layer composite panels running down the side seams and in the armpits allow sweat to evaporate more efficiently - AeroVent™ Technology
Vents placed along the armpits facilitating airflow and promoting optimal cooling - Open Inspection Port
Located along bottom hem
Regular Fit Jacket
Made for average body types, the regular jacket design features a straight and relaxing fit that maximizes comfort.
Flare Fit Jacket
Made for body types with wider hips, our flare fit jacket offers more room around the mid-section, providing additional comfort and breathability. The flare extends as needed to fit any body type.
Pants Features
- Optimized Leg Opening
For ease of donning and doffing boots - VaporLite™ Panels
Breathable 3-layer composite panels located at inner thighs and behind knees allow sweat to evaporate more efficiently - AeroVent™ Technology
Vents located at inner thighs facilitating airflow and promoting optimal cooling - 3D Flex Panels in the Knee
Allow for a free range of motion with hinge points incorporated into knee padding, ensuring optimal mobility and comfort - Open Inspection Port
Located at the top of the waist
Regular Fit Pants
Made for average body types, our regular pant design features a straight and classic fit, accommodating hips up to 10” larger than waist size.
Relaxed Fit Pants
For body types with wider hips, our relaxed pants allow for more room around the mid-section, providing additional comfort and breathability, for ease of donning and doffing over the hips.
MATERIAL
Vaporlite™ Panels
VaporLite™ Panels are built exclusively with our TECGEN71® outer shell, CoreCXP™ 1-layer thermal liner, and your choice of either CROSSTECH® Black, STEDAIR® 4000 moisture barrier, or STEDAIR® Clear™.
TECGEN71® is the only outer shell that can be paired with a single-layer thermal liner thanks to its exceptional breathability and thermal protection, achieving industry-leading Resistance to Evaporative Heat Loss (Ret) and Total Heat Loss (THL) performance. Choose any composite for the rest of the garment and allow these panels* to cool the core.
*Patent Pending for AeroVent™ Technology and VaporLite™ Panels
AeroVent™ Technology
The first of its kind, our AeroVent™ Technology utilizes a patent-pending one-way street ventilation design that operates in conjunction with the pressure differential between the outer environment and the microclimate inside your gear, allowing sweat vapor to escape without letting heat inside.
AeroVent™ Technology enables you to better regulate your core body temperature, reducing the risk of heat stress and other cardiac-related issues.
By promoting airflow through dynamic movement, AeroVent™ Technology generates a constant cooling sensation. As the wearer becomes more active, increased air circulation within the garment results in a heightened cooling experience.
Particulate-blocking technology in the vents act as a barrier against potentially harmful carcinogens.
The vents lie within the VaporLite™ Panels, with two positioned along the armpits and two placed on the inner thighs, facilitating airflow, and promoting optimal cooling where it matters most.
INDEPENDENT TESTING
Multiple independent laboratory tests proved that AeroFlex provides excellent breathability and extreme protection.
Serious Safety
The North Carolina State University Textile Protection And Comfort Center testedAeroFlex™ gear with a simulated burn in their PyroMan™ test chamber. They outfitted a mannikin with AeroFlex™ and tested it with a heat flux similar to most common fuels—2000°F flames for four seconds. Those flames were aimed specifically at areas with ventilation.
The results? They found 0% burn on the mannikin, showing that AeroFlex™, with the power of AeroVent™ Technology and VaporLite™ Panels, prevents heat from getting in and protects the firefighter.
Enhanced Breathability
We sent two sets of gear to the Florida State University ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® to test how well AeroVent™ Technology and VaporLite™ panels cool down the body
Both sets used the exact same main composites: one was AeroFlex™ and the other was a standard set of gear. They were placed on a specialized mannikin with a membrane that acts like skin. The mannikin simulated the equivalent workload of overhaul activities and researchers analyzed the mannikin’s sweat rates and core temperature.
The AeroFlex™ gear resulted in a lower core temperature and a decreased sweat rate, proving that the AeroVent™ Technology and VaporLite™ Panels effectively keep you cooler during strenuous activity. This decreases the risk of heat stress and gives you more working time before overheating.
