Firefighter overview | DAPRO

The following fabrics are used for the different layers:

LAYER	FABRIC	FABRIC DESCRIPTION
Outer layer	Aramide Outershell	100% synthetic fabric made of: Aramide / Kevlar / Aramide yarn
Moisture barrier	Gore PTFE	A combination of thermal protection and moisture barrier which eliminates the need for extra-thick insulation
Thermal barrier	ONV	100% oxidized felt quilted to Viscose

	European Standard which specifi es minimum levels of performance requirements for protective clothing to be worn during firefighting operations and associated activities such as e.g. rescue work, assistance during disasters. The described clothing is not meant to protect against deliberate chemical and/or gas cleaning operations.
	European Standard specifying requirements for protective clothing capable of signalling the user's presence visually under any light conditions by day and under illumination by vehicle headlights in the dark. Background material is mentioned as the first number after EN 471 and the second number specifi es the retroflective material. For both 1 is the lowest value and 3 the highest.
	European standard which specifies the performance requirements for the limited flame spread properties of materials and material assemblies used in protective clothing. Will be replaced in the future by EN 11612.
	European standard specifying the electrostatic charge and discharge of the material used for the garment. Garments according to this norm are mostly used in gas environments where static charge could lead to explosion risk.

	Tear strength 2x the norm
	Tensile strength 2x the norm
	Ret-value 30% higher than competitors
	Compound weight 10% lighter than competitors

5ply Kevlar safety stitch thread
Extra strong thread for extra strength stitching.

Double stitching on striping
Striping is stitched double for durability fastning.

Action Armpit
When working above reach your jacket will pull up less for more comfort and safety.

Big neck protection flap
Extra big flap to totally cover your neck with extra Velcro extension possibilities.

Quick release YKK zipper
Easy to release zipper when in panic to take off your jacket as quick as possible.

Personal photo container
See through pocket/container inside on left hand side for a personal photo or religious luck items to wear with you while you are in action.

Zippable openings to check compound
Dapro only uses the best and advanced materials in the market. Still with the tough environments the suits should bare its good for your own safety to check if the compound of the jacket is still in perfect shape.

Water repellent and ultra soft cuffs
Comfortable soft water repellent cuffs keeps water outside your suit while you extinguish fires.

Water repellent leg cuffs
Hydrophobic leg cuffs make sure water will not crawl up to your suit.

Flexible extra strong kneepads
Ergonomic extra strong Kevlar knee pockets for extra comfort and safety.