Safety Apparel
CarbonX provides many advantages over other flame-retardant fabrics. At approximately 600°F, the leading FR fabrics burn, begin to shrink while charring, then crack and decompose—all within about 10 seconds. CarbonX® won’t ignite or burn even when exposed to temperatures near 2600°F for as long as 120 seconds. Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) is a measure of a fabric’s ability to protect a person’s skin from second degree burns. The CarbonX fabric actually disperses heat energy, taking many seconds before heat starts to penetrate to the next layer of fabric. This allows CarbonX to have a higher TPP rating for the same ounce weight of fabric compared to other FR fabrics. One of the most important tests for determining flame resistance is the Limited Oxygen Index (LOI), which calculates the amount of oxygen needed in the environment to support combustion. When comparing one fabric to another, the higher the LOI value, the more flame resistant the material is. CarbonX® has an LOI more than 50 percent higher than Nomex® and 33% higher than PBI®/FR/Rayon blends.
Arm Sleeve:
Unlike Kevlar Sleeves, CarbonX Crew Sleeves have
excellent thermal protection. These sleeves will not
melt when in contact with direct heat. These sleeves
are 18" long, 2-ply knitted CarbonX with a thumb
hole. They will fit most any crew member. They are
great for Engine Tuning and changing Spark Plugs.
They are sold as pairs.
Lady’s Tank Top
The Lady’s Tank Top is a CarbonX top with a shelf bra also made of
CarbonX. This product came in as a request from a female driver
who has been a long time customer. There is one standard size for
this top, but it can be custom modified as needed.
Hoods:
The hood provides double layer coverage and features
flat stitching and a seamless chin area for better fit and
comfort. CarbonX is a non-flammable and non-melting
fabric with excellent stretch and recovery properties.
One size fits all. Styles include dual eye ports, single
eye port and open face.
Underwear:
The base layer of your fire and thermal protection is the under-
wear. The tops and bottoms are made of a single layer of 7.7 oz
Interlock Knit. The fabric has a TPP rating of 14.7. Tops and
bottoms are available in sizes S through 2XL.
