Cobra™ Instructor hoods offer improved styling for better fit and coverage. Triple ply hood with 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.
Cobra™ Sure‑Fit™ hoods incorporate a 3" wide center panel rather than the traditional center seam, which allows PGI to contour the hood to the shape of the head for improved fit and comfort. Additionally, Cobra™ Sure‑Fit™ hoods have a little extra fabric (ease) built into the design which improves the hood’s thermal resistance from flame and heat due to the extra space adding a layer of air between hood and head and reduces the likelihood of the face opening pulling away from the SCBA mask when head is rotated.
PBI is an extraordinary fiber that doesn’t burn in air. Blended with Lenzing FR®, this fabric is the most comfortable flame resistant hood fabric on the market.
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) | 32.3 |
| 20.0 (min) | 27.6 |
| Hood Material Burst Strength | ≥ 225 N | 408 N |
| Flame Resistance Test – PBI/Lenzing FR® | ||
After Flame (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.0 sec x 0.0 sec |
| ≤ 2.0 sec | 0.0 sec x 0.0 sec |
Char Length (Wales x Courses) | ||
| ≤ 100 mm | 30 mm x 20 mm |
| ≤ 100 mm | 18 mm x 19 mm |
| Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -5% | 0.0% |
| Heat & Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test | ||
Hood Measurement | ||
| ≥ -10% | 0.0% |
| ≥ -10% | 0.2% |
| Seam Breaking Strength Test | ≥ 181 N | 721 N |
| Melt or Drip When Exposed to Flame | No Melting or Dripping | NONE |
| Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) | 20 cal/cm2 | |
| NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category (HRC) | HRC 2 |
