BUFF® Safety

This fire resistant hood has been designed to offer total protection to firefighters, from not only fire but also from dermal exposure risks to different toxic and carcinogenic particles.

To specifically combat dermal exposure, it utilizes a trilaminate fabric to protect the most vulnerable areas of the head and neck. Composed of two layers, the first is made of a mixture of Nomex® fabric, Viscose FR and Elastan, plus an intermediate layer made of a non woven meta-aramid textile sheet of DuPont ™ Nomex® Nano Flex, which acts as a barrier against harmful micro and nano particles.

Unlike other fire-retardant and anti-particle balaclavas on the market, it incorporates HeiQ Smart Temp Cooling technology. This allows for increased comfort for firefighters in extreme situations, helping them to automatically regulate their body temperature and thus reducing the risks of fatigue, dehydration, heat stroke or even heat stress derived from exposure to high temperatures.

IDEAL FOR:

• Structural firefighters.
• High-level protection from thermal risk such as flashover, contact and radiant heat.
• It acts as a barrier for carcinogenic and harmful particles with a 100% effectivity (according to DuPont™)
• Superior protection and comfort thanks to 2 layers of lightweight, breathable fabric blending DuPont™ Aramid Fibres and Viscose FR®, plus an intermediate layer of DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex * non woven fabric.
• With HeiQ Smart Temp cooling technology for a better comfort and reduction of heat exhaustion, fatigue and heat stroke risks.

* Located in those head areas with more exposure to contact with particles.

When it comes to heat and flame-resistant PPE (personal protective equipment), outerwear is not the only protective layer required. The lack or non-compliance of fire-resistant (FR) accessories underneath – FR balaclavas, hoods, neck gaiters, and hats – can put teams of first responders and industry workers at serious risk when faced with thermal hazards. Making sure head and neck accessories are not made of materials with a risk of melting or catching fire is of the utmost importance.

BUFF® Safety fire-resistant hat, balaclavas, and neck gaiters are made of the highest end fireproof fabrics and help to prevent severe consequences of occupational accidents, reducing burns to the body, as well as the unexpected cost of medical and legal services.

Professionals seeking a customized option can order a specified design, print, or pattern, or create an exclusive printed transfer, and purchase BUFF® Safety flame-resistant hat, neck gaiters, balaclavas, and hoods for the whole team.

The cold, strong winds, rain, and snow are some of the natural elements that SAR teams need to battle with when operating in the wilderness, such as in mountain and cave rescues. Urban search-and-rescue deployed in response to hazards such as earthquakes, terrorist attacks, and technological accidents could involve fire and structural collapse that pose different types of risks. The appropriate urban and wilderness search and rescue gear will provide the type of protection the rescue environment requires.

For example, hypothermia is one of the most common causes of death in the mountains. When a person is unprepared for the cold, wearing improper clothing, the body will begin to lose more heat than it can generate, resulting in hypothermia if not addressed. Search and rescue clothing that allows body heat to be retained and keeps moisture out, while also being waterproof, is very effective in keeping the body warm.

Urban search and rescue operations involving fire require SAR gear that is fire-resistant and doesn’t combust or melt when exposed to very high temperatures.

BUFF® Safety offers head and neck protection that fulfills these demanding requirements

High-visibility clothing is an essential component of urban as well as wilderness search and rescue gear kits. BUFF® Safety offers a selection of products designed specifically for those working in poor visibility or low light conditions. The enhanced visibility of BUFF® multifunctional headwear and search and rescue hats is achieved with fluorescent colors and the use of 3M Scotchlite™ retro-reflective elements.