| 摘要 |
A protective garment, such as a firefighting garment, that is relatively thi n and light weight. The garment possesses relatively high resistance to liquid water absorption, yet also possesses relatively high moisture vapor transport characteristics when compared to conventional firefighting garments. The garment of the present invention includes an outer shell; a thermal liner posi-tioned within the outer shell; a moisture barrier positioned within the thermal liner and a face cloth positioned within the moisture barrier. The thermal liner is batting, knit, spunlace, woven textile or othe r suitable construction of a high heat and flame resistant material (such as an aramid or PBI material, or combinations thereof) that i s treated with a durable, water repellant finish to minimize liquid moisture absorption by the thermal liner. Despite the liquid moisture absorption resistance imparted onto the thermal liner by the finish, the thermal liner still retains excellent moisture vapor transpo rt characteristics. By positioning the treated thermal liner between the outer shell and the moisture barrier, the moisture barrier is protected from damage due to excessive thermal heat from the ambient and from abrasion and wear caused by the outer shell. Additionally, by orienting the moisture barrierwithin the thermal barrier, the TPP (thermal protection property) of the garment is substantial ly increased. This allows for the reduction in the overall thickness and weight of the thermal liner throughout the garment.
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