| 摘要 |
A firefighting garment including: an outer shell of abrasion, flame and heat resistant material selected from a group consisting of an aramid material, a blend of aramid materials, PBI material, and a blend of aramid and PBI materials; a thermal liner, positioned within the outer shell, the thermal liner including a batting, needlepunch or nonwoven aramid material or a blend of such aramid materials stitched to a first face cloth layer of aramid material; and a second face cloth layer of aramid material, positioned within the thermal liner; where the material of the outer shell, the thermal liner, and the second face cloth layer are all treated with a durable, water repellant finish. The firefighting garment does not require a discrete moisture barrier layer, yet possesses the necessary thermal protection ratings for use as a firefighting garment; thus, the firefighting garment is relatively thin and lightweight, thereby minimizing the bulk and reducing the hobbling effect of such a garment, and reducing the material costs of the garment. The firefighting garment substantially reduces the amount of liquid moisture absorbed by the thermal liner, thereby maintaining the insulative properties of the thermal liner and maintaining desirable lightweight properties for longer periods. Further, the firefighting garment enhances the transport of moisture vapor therethrough for breathability and enhanced body-cooling.
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