
Firefighting suits, known as Structural Firefighting Gear or Turnout Gear, are full-body personal protective suits worn by firefighters during firefighting and rescue missions. They are the most important life support system for firefighters in the face of extreme hazards such as high-temperature flames, high-temperature heat radiation, chemicals, and sharp object collisions, rather than ordinary work clothes. The core definition includes the following elements:
Outer Layer Fabric :
Aramid flame-retardantWaterproof Breathable Layer :
Aramid non-woven fabric + flame-retardant PTFE membraneComfort Layer :
Aramid viscose flame-retardantCollar Fabric :
Aramid flame-retardant fleeceReinforcement Fabric :
Aramid flame-retardantFirefighting Protective Clothing Specifications 1. Fabric Composition & Weight Outer Layer Fabric: Aramid flame-retardant fabric; Weight requirement: ≤ (186±9) g/m² Waterproof Breathable Layer: Aramid non-woven fabric + flame-retardant PTFE membrane; Weight requirement: ≤ (108±5.4) g/m² Comfort Layer: Aramid viscose flame-retardant comfort fabric; Weight requirement: ≤ (120±6) g/m² Collar Skin-Friendly Fabric: Aramid flame-retardant fleece fabric; Weight requirement: ≤ (200±10) g/m² Reinforcement Fabric: Aramid flame-retardant fabric; Weight requirement: ≤ (186±9) g/m² 2. Flame Retardancy (Damage Length) Outer Layer: Warp damage length < 27 mm; Weft damage length < 33 mm Waterproof Breathable Layer (Insulation Layer): Warp damage length ≤ 32 mm; Weft damage length ≤ 42 mm Comfort Layer: Warp damage length ≤ 49 mm; Weft damage length < 46 mm Reflective Tape: Warp damage length < 27 mm; Weft damage length < 25 mm Outer Reinforcement Material: Warp damage length < 26 mm; Weft damage length < 35 mm General Requirement for All Materials: Afterflame time 0s; No melting or dripping 3. Thermal Stability (Change Rate) Outer Layer: Change rate < 1.0% Waterproof Breathable Layer: Change rate < 1.0% Outer Reinforcement Material: Change rate ≤ 1.0% Comfort Layer: Change rate ≤ 2.0%; No significant surface changes in samples 4. Shrinkage Rate Outer Layer: Warp shrinkage rate < 0.9%; Weft shrinkage rate < 0.9% Waterproof Breathable Layer: Warp shrinkage rate < 1.0%; Weft shrinkage rate < 1.0% Comfort Layer: Warp shrinkage rate < 2.0%; Weft shrinkage rate < 2.0% 5. Tensile Strength Outer Layer: Warp tensile strength > 1088 N; Weft tensile strength > 1147 N Comfort Layer: Warp tensile strength > 473 N; Weft tensile strength > 407 N 6. Tear Strength & Waterproof/Breathable Performance Outer Layer Tear Strength: Warp > 168 N; Weft > 155 N Seam Tensile Strength: Warp > 775 N; Weft > 706 N Waterproof Breathable Layer - Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance: > 50 kPa Waterproof Breathable Layer - Moisture Permeability: > 6750 g/(㎡·24h) Waterproof Breathable Layer - Oil Repellency: > Grade 4