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HOLIK Penelope Rescue Glove
(Rescue glove intended for the protection of fire fighters and rescuers during interventions of a technical nature e.g. road traffic accidents)
- High air permeability, adhesion and resistance to mechanical risks
- Double elastic SPANDEX glove back for enhanced air permeability, comfort and adhesion
- Elastic joint protectors
- Profiled HP (hardened polyurethane) finger protectors
- Digital leather fingertip protectors
- LYCRA used between fingers to increase air permeability and flexibility
- Hydrophobically treated goat leather palm for firmness, abrasion resistance and sensitivity
- Foam filled palm protectors for protection against mechanical risks
- KEVLAR® protectors for thumb and forefinger protection
- Sweat absorbing terry thumb lining
- Available in Sizes: M,L,XL
There is a wide range of face fabrics available for use as the outer layer in the construction of fire fighting garments. The fibres used in the weaving of these fabrics are generally either a para-aramid or a meta-aramid often blended with carbon fibres for anti-static properties. The best known of these fabrics are Kermel®, PBO Millenia Light™, Advance Light™ and PBI®. . FlamePro® garments can be produced from any of these fabrics often in a range of colours and with various weave types i.e. plain, rip stop or twill.
The thermal layers are composed of similar fibres to those used in the woven fabrics and are generally either needle felt, spun bonded non-wovens or knitted structures. The main purpose of the thermal layer is to provide a high proportion of open pockets between the fibres in order to trap as much air as possible since air is a very poor conductor of heat. Lining fabrics are usually fixed to the thermal barrier by adhesive or stitch bonding and they are usually woven or knitted from a blend of
FR and meta-aramid fibres.
Moisture barriers are essentially constructed using a waterproof, breathable membrane laminated to an inherently fire retardant spun bonded non-woven or knitted substrate. There is a variety of types of membrane ranging from PTFE through FR polyester to FRpolyurethanes and these barriers are all completely waterproof and provide good water vapour transmission rates for breathability.
FlamePro® garments use a range of structures designed to meet the specific requirements of the end user. All these structures exceed EN469 requirements and in some cases are tailored to meet the very highest thermal properties available.
Firefighting Tunics & Combi Jackets
| Label | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Chest cm | 92 - 100 | 100 -108 | 108 - 116 | 116 - 124 | 124 - 132 | 132 - 140 |
| Height: short | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 |
| Height: regular | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 |
| Height: tall | 184 - 192 | 184 - 192 | 184 - 192 | 184 - 192 | 184 - 192 | 184 - 192 |
| Height: extra tall | > 192 | > 191 | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 |
please note: all sizes in centimetres
Firefighting Trouser & Salopettes
| Label | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Waist cm | 72 -80 | 80 - 88 | 88 - 96 | 96 - 104 | 104 - 112 | 112 - 120 |
| Short: inside leg | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Regular: inside leg | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Tall: inside leg | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
please note: all sizes in centimetres
SIZING SETS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Coveralls
| Label | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| To fit chest | 92 - 100 | 100 - 108 | 108 - 116 | 116 - 124 | 124 - 132 | 132 -140 |
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Height: |
162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 | 162 - 170 |
| Regular | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 | 170 - 184 |
| Tall | 184 - 192 | 182 - 192 | 182 - 192 | 182 - 192 | 182 - 192 | 182 - 192 |
| XTall | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 | > 192 |
please note: all sizes in centimetres
- SIZING SETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FIRE KIT
- XXL & XXXL SIZES +10%; XXXXL + 15%;
- QUOTATIONS GIVEN FOR SPECIAL MEASURES
Note - Sizing & Fit
A fire fighting suit is designed predominantly to protect the wearer from heat and flame but other factors must be taken into consideration when deciding what the correct fit is for the wearer. The high thermal values incorporated into the suits means that it is essential that the fit is not too tight; encouraging an air flow between the body and the suit will help to reduce the heat build-up from the body, particularly when hard physical work is being undertaken. Please take this into account when measuring up.
Shirts
| Label | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| To fit chest | 90 - 96 | 96 - 104 | 104 - 110 | 110 - 116 | 116 - 122 | 122 - 128 |
please note: all sizes in centimetres
Trousers
| Label | 76 | 82 | 88 | 94 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 116 |
| To fit waste " | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Short (inside leg ") | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Regular (inside leg ") | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Tall (inside leg ") | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
please note: all sizes in inches
Measuring
Please take measurements as shown on the diagram and in accordance with the type of garment required.
Tunics
Height: to top of head
Chest: around the chest under the arms wearing T shirt
Inside leg: from crotch to top of the foot in shoe or boot
Trousers
Height: standing vertically to top of head
Waist: circumference at natural waist (wearing lightweight trousers for fire fighting garments)
Inside leg: from crotch to top of the foot in shoe or boot
Coveralls
Height: standing vertically to top of head
Chest: around the chest under the arms wearing T shirt
Waist: circumference at natural waist (wearing lightweight trousers for fire fighting garments)
Hips: circumference around the fullest part of the hips/seat
Inside leg: from crotch to top of the foot in shoe or boot
If in any doubt please contact FlamePro (UK) Ltd
All FlamePro® garments are constructed using materials and components to meet end user requirements and that conform to the level of protection under which these products are tested. Purchasing officers, responsible for ‘duty of care’, will also have given careful thought to their own risk assessment process prior to purchase. After purchasing it is most important to continue that care process.
The protection offered by garments is strictly controlled by various standards and norms when the products are first manufactured. It is the duty of management to ensure that a robust inspection, care and maintenance programme is instituted to cover the lifetime of the garment. All garments carry sewn-in labels printed with wash/care instructions and it is important that these are strictly followed to ensure continuing compliance with the standards. In addition to following good practice within the PPE Regulation it is also very sensible from an economic perspective that good care is taken of garments. The lifespan of all garments can be extended considerably by good management and this will prove to be a very cost effective way of ensuring that value for money is achieved.
FlamePro (UK) Ltd would be happy to advise on any aspect of care.
FlamePro (UK) Ltd would be happy to advise on any aspect of care.
Countries within the European Union conform to a series of standards carrying the prefix EN and these standards are developed and published by the European Committee CEN/TC162 - www.bsi-global.com/en. This committee is responsible for determining performance criteria under which all products designed by FlamePro are manufactured. For fire protection these standards include:
EN 469:2005/AC2006 Level 2; EN 1486:1996 Protective clothing for fire fighters;
EN 15614:2007 Protective clothing for fire fighters - wildland clothing;
EN ISO:2008 Protective clothing for workers exposed to heat;
EN 471:2003+A1:2007 High-Visibility warning clothing for professional use;
EN 343:2003 Protective clothing, protection against rain,
EN 470-1:1995 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes;
EN 470-1:1995 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes;
EN 340:2004 EN ISO 11611:2007 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes;
EN ISO 11612:2008 Protective clothing; protection against heat & flame
EN ISO 14116:2008 Protective clothing; protection against heat and flame; limited flame spread materials; material assemblies and clothing.
For other areas internationally, in addition to European Standards, there is the International Standards Organisation (ISO) - www.iso.org which publishes the following standards relating to fire fighting:
ISO 11613:1999 Protective clothing for fire fighters, Laboratory test methods and performance requirements;
ISO 15384:2003 Protective clothing for fire fighters, Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for Wildland ISO 15384:2003.
For North America there is the National Fire Protection Agency - www.nfpa.org. All these organizations can be contacted by following the links in this text.
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