TRAINING SUIT
This fully encapsulating Type 1A - ET limited life gas tight suit is designed to protect the emergency responder against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids, and solid chemicals. The suit is manufactured in DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high-performance, seven-layer, nonwoven, chemical barrier fabric that is also light in weight.
- Fully encapsulating design to allow breathing apparatus to be worn inside the suit
- Heavy duty 122cm (48”) long gas-tight zip, fitted to the right-hand side of the suit - flap with a Velcro closure fitted to cover the teeth of the zip
- Adjustable internal support belt and bat-wing sleeves for optimal wearer comfort
- Flexible, multi-laminated, anti-mist visor giving clear undistorted vision
- Seams welded and double taped
- Dual glove system consisting of a chemically protective laminated inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection.
- Gloves fitted by means of Respirex locking cuff
- Integral socks with outer splash guards or Hazmax™ FPA safety boots - Exclusive to Respirex, these boots are highly chemically resistant and are CE marked to EN ISO 20345:2004 and EN345-2:1996
- Exhalation valves ensure that the pressure change within the suit does not exceed 400 pascals in one minute
- Tested to EN464 prior to despatch for leak-tightness
- Pressure tests required annually from year five or after each use