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April 16, 2024Fire-Dex® Non-Fluorinated Moisture Barriers
Fire-Dex® Non-Fluorinated Moisture Barriers offer reliable protection against water and moisture, providing enhanced comfort and safety for firefighters by ensuring breathability and durability without the use of fluorinated chemicals.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Moisture barriers are an essential part of a turnout composite, responsible for thermal protection, breathability, and waterproofness. They play a critical role in protecting the wearer from chemicals, liquids, and bloodborne pathogens while allowing water vapor to escape. We’re proud to be the first PPE manufacturer to offer a non-fluorinated moisture barrier option to the fire service. No matter the choice, Fire-Dex gives you the ultimate breathability.
STEDAIR® Clear™, weighing in at 6.5oz/yd², is constructed of a Nomex woven pajama check laminated to a non-fluorinated barrier with a highly engineered polymer coating, which translates into outstanding durability. Certified to NFPA 1971-2018 and certified to OEKO-TEX, Std 100. Stedfast offers a 3 year warranty on this product.
FEATURES
TECGEN71® Outer Shell
If you opt for a non-fluorinated moisture barrier, our TECGEN71® outer shell paired with a one-layer thermal liner achieves 300+ THL, the highest available on the market by over 50 points.
TECGEN fiber brings a higher thermal protection to the outer shell, allowing you to pair with a one-layer thermal liner, bringing the weight of the ensemble down significantly. TECGEN71® is designed to lessen heat stress by improving THL (Total Heat Loss), reducing weight, and increasing the flexibility of three-layer composites.
COMPARATIVE THL RESULTS FROM UL TEST DATA
Milliken Assure Composites
Higher values = Better breathability
AeroFlex Turnout Gear
Our groundbreaking AeroFlex turnouts supercharge the breathability of your garment while significantly reducing the risk of heat stress and cardiac-related issues —no matter the composite you choose.
This is achieved through VaporLite Panels and AeroVent Technology. VaporLite Panels consist of a breathable, 3-layer composite system that targets the areas of your body where heat becomes most encapsulated: the side seams, armpits, inner thighs, and behind the knees. Combined with our AeroVent Technology, a ventilation design that allows sweat vapor to escape, AeroFlex cools the core of any composite.
Independent testing shows that AeroFlex keeps the body cooler by letting your sweat evaporate. That puts you at lower risk for heat stress and overexertion, helping to lower your sweat rate and core body temperature.
No matter what moisture barrier you choose, trust AeroFlex turnouts cool the core of your composite.
Together, TECGEN71 and AeroFlex deliver unmatched breathability and protection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material | Nomex®, polymer, STEDAIR®, TECGEN71® |
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Weight | 6.5oz/yd² |
Certifications | NFPA 1971:2018, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
MATERIAL
Non-Fluorinated Moisture Barrier Options
Milliken Assure
Weighing 5.7 oz/yd2, Assure is a non-fluorinated moisture barrier certified to NFPA 1971-2018 and constructed of three layers: a pajama check substate, spun lace, and a PU membrane. Milliken offers a 5-year warranty on this product.
TECHNICAL DATA
UL Composite Performance Review
Outer Shell |
Moisture Barrier |
Thermal Liner |
THL |
TPP (AR) |
---|---|---|---|---|
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
CoreCXP™ 1L |
310 |
36 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ Nano |
270 |
43.3 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
CoreCXP™ 2L |
265 |
41.5 |
Pioneer™ |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ 2L |
256 |
37.7 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glice Ice™ 1L |
250 |
39.1 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ 2L |
249 |
43.8 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Prism™ 1L |
248 |
37.3 |
Agility™ |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ 2L |
247 |
38 |
PBI® Peak 5 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ Nano |
245 |
35.1 |
TECGEN71® |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ SL2 |
244 |
42.3 |
PBI® Max™ LP |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ 1L |
241 |
36.3 |
PBI® Peak 5 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ Nano |
236 |
38.1 |
PBI® Max™ LP |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ Nano |
233 |
40.8 |
PBI® Peak 5 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ SL2 |
229 |
38.2 |
Armor AP™ |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ 2L |
222 |
40 |
PBI® Max™ LP |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glice Ice™ 2L |
222 |
42.1 |
Pioneer™ |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ 2L |
222 |
43.2 |
PBI® Max™ 7 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Titanium™ SL2 |
221 |
40.3 |
PBI® Max™ 7 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
CoreCXP™ 2L |
218 |
40.1 |
PBI® Max™ 7 |
STEDAIR® Clear™ |
Glide Ice™ 2L |
214 |
43.7 |