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6 oz. NOMEX® Outer Shell 5.3 oz.
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Very tough Outer Shell materials that offer abrasion resistance, tear resistance and flame resistance, unlike nylon. |
| Hung-Liner Construction |
Moisture Barrier is not laminated to the Outer Shell, offering more protection for the barrier, better fit, more durability and ability to customize with patches without ever puncturing barrier and the need to re-seal barrier.
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CROSSTECH® EMS
Moisture Barrier
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This is the most comfortable, protective and durable Moisture Barrier fabric available. Highly breathable, will protect against common chemicals, blood, body fluids, wind and water. |
| Removable Fleece Liner |
Fleece Liner can be attached to our Jacket or Coat by zippers, but is designed and tailored to be worn independently if desired. |
| Detachable Hood |
Every Globe Lifeline Jacket and Coat is already equipped to accept a hood. The hood is of the same hung liner construction. |
| Lettering and Trim |
2” or 3” Lime/Yellow or Red/Orange lettering and trim available for a custom, professional appearance to accommodate your customers needs and adds a high degree of visibility. |
| Suspender and Belt Loops (Pants) |
These can be added in addition to the standard elastic waist and drawstring. They are very helpful when doing vehicle extrication and other rescue operations in keeping the garments properly positioned on the user.
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| Jacket or Coat Style |
Allows customer to choose either a short or a long Jacket to suit their preference. |
| Zippered Legs with Take-Ups |
Allows easy donning and doffing with adjustable take-up straps at the cuffs for a fully secured protective interface between boots and pants. |
Fire Rated Protection
EMSRESCUE™: NOMEX® Outer Shell vs. nylon Outer Shell: NOMEX® Outer Shell fabrics offer inherent fire protection. This could be a lifesaver in the event of a vehicle extrication where something can go terribly wrong very quickly (gas tank ignition) or any other kind of unforeseen event. If the Outer Shell is made of nylon, there are many things to consider, such as: Nylon does not need an open flame to melt or ignite. Simply touching a tailpipe or any other source of heat during a vehicle extrication can cause the nylon to melt and drip, or possibly ignite and the nylon will be entirely consumed in a matter of seconds, leaving little chance of survival.
Outer Shell Durability
Globe LifeLine EMSRESCUE™ is constructed of a 6 oz. NOMEX® Outer Shell, which offers vastly superior abrasion resistance compared to nylon. It does not pull or tear easily and 6 oz. NOMEX® offers the same type of wear you would find in a durable denim jacket.
Protective Barrier: Hung Barrier vs. Laminate Design
Globe LifeLine garments use “free-hanging” CROSSTECH® EMS Moisture Barrier fabric, as opposed to a barrier that is laminated to the Outer Shell. This offers many advantages, such as allowing the garment to feel flexible and comfortable, not stiff and rigid, such as a tri-laminate garment. Another benefit of a free-hanging barrier is that it allows us the ability to add patches and letters to the garment, and not puncture the moisture barrier, thereby leaving the protection of the CROSSTECH® Moisture Barrier fabric fully intact. If the garment is of the tri-laminate design, every time you add a letter patch or any other options, the barrier must be re-sealed with seam sealing tape and much of its initial integrity is lost. Another disadvantage to the tri-laminate is that during the donning/doffing of the garment you will always be working against the re-sealed seam, thereby wearing it out over time, and again, compromising the integrity of the Moisture Barrier. Another aspect to consider is that if a tri-laminate garment is torn, you have compromised the integrity of the Moisture Barrier. In a free-hanging system, it is possible to have a rip in the Outer Shell and not compromise the Moisture Barrier, thereby leaving the user protected from harmful body fluids and common chemicals.
Globe LifeLine Gear vs. Turnout Gear
Globe LifeLine gear offers a level of protection and comfort not offered in any other garments in the marketplace. The benefits of wearing our garments instead of Turnout gear are numerous. First is the benefit of reduced heat stress on the user. National studies have shown that more than 80% of calls responded to are not structural fires. In most cases these responders are still wearing heavy turnout gear that was intended for fighting fire, not vehicle extrication at an auto accident scene, medical call, or rescue situation. This places the user of turnout gear at great risk of heat related injuries. National statistics have shown that most firefighter deaths are due to heart attacks caused by heat stress. If they choose to remove their gear on the scene they are leaving themselves at great risk of being exposed to blood, chemicals, sharp edges and even flash fire. Turnout gear is not the most sanitary gear to wear at an accident scene, can easily become contaminated and can be difficult to clean. Another benefit of Globe LifeLine gear is the reduced wear and tear of your turnout gear. Globe LifeLine gear has multiple uses, such as a duty jacket, rain jacket, extrication jacket or even a winter jacket when the liners installed.
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