Cobra Elite hoods offer improved styling for better fit and maximum coverage. Hoods provide double layer coverage of neck, upper chest, shoulders and shoulder blades. The tapered back and notched shoulder drape allow bib to lie flat for a more comfortable fit. Flat-stitched seams eliminate bunching and won’t dig into skin. A half inch wide elastic face opening stretches to full 17" to ensure a snug fit around most SCBA masks. UL Classified to NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting – Current Edition.
Inherently flame-resistant blend of two exceptionally soft and comfortable fibers. Fabric blend offers excellent thermal insulation, providing efficient protection from heat, even in lighter weights. Interlock knit gives the fabric the finest hand and smoothest surfaces of all knits. Due to its low modulus, Kermel® fiber is silk-soft to the touch, making hoods or base layers made from it extremely comfortable. Both the Kermel® and Lenzing FR® fibers are solution-dyed navy blue during the manufacturing process, making the color an inherent part of the yarn itself, eliminating fading due to UV exposure or through repeated washing and drying. Additionally, the fabric has excellent pill and abrasion resistance, keeping the hoods or base layers looking new, even after prolonged use and repeated launderings.
Thread
Cobra hoods are available sewn with either color-coordinated (matching) or color-contrasting 100% Nomex® thread.
Direct Embroidery
100% Nomex® thread embroidered on bib. Minimum order 25 each.
Ink Heat Transfers
High resolution multi-color transfers. Minimum order 100 each.
Fabric Performance Values | Requirements NFPA 1971 2018 Edition | PGI Test Results |
Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) | ||
| 20.0 (min) | 22.8 |
| 20.0 (min) | 30.0 |
Hood Material Burst Strength | ≥ 225 N | 462 N |
Flame Resistance Test | ||
After Flame (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.4 sec x 0.4 sec |
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.5 sec x 0.5 sec |
Char Length (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 100 mm | 44 mm x 41 mm |
| ≤ 100 mm | 36 mm x 30 mm |
Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -5% | 0.0% |
Face Opening Measurement | ||
| Meets Requirement | YES |
Heat & Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -10% | -0.3% to 0.0% |
| ≥ -10% | -0.3% to 0.0% |
Face Opening Measurement | ||
| Meets Requirement | YES |
| Meets Requirement | YES |
Seam Breaking Strength Test | ≥ 181 N | 742 N |
Melt or Drip When Exposed to Flame | No Melting or Dripping | NONE |