Armor AP™
ABSOLUTE PERFORMANCE
COMPOSITION
80%
Meta/Para-Aramid spun yarns
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20%
400 Denier Para Aramid Filament
Armor AP—a 6.5 oz. outer shell with absolute performance. For the last two decades, fire departments choosing outer shells made of 40% Meta-Aramid/60% Para-Aramid have been limited to stiff and uncomfortable gear…until Armor AP came along. Utilizing the groundbreaking Filament Twill Technology™ used in PBI Max™, Safety Components launched Armor AP to fill the needs of firefighters who prefer increased mobility, improved durability, and lightweight protection at an economical price.
Technical Information
WEIGHT
(sq.yd.): 6.5 oz
WEAVE
Comfort Twill
COLORS
Gold
Black
Khaki
TEAR STRENGTH
84 lbs
INCREASED MOBILITY
IMPROVED DURABILITY
Every firefighter knows longevity in turnout gear comes from better tear strength. While some may claim abrasion is the most important indicator of durability, it is known that turnout gear isn’t retired from holes due to abrasion. Turnout gear is retired when it starts ripping and tearing from “wear and tear” and UV degradation. Para-Aramid filament allows Armor AP to resist tearing (see chart 1) for a longer period of time than traditional outer shells like Pioneer and Advance. Armor AP is the only Nomex®/Kevlar® outer shell on the market that contains filament technology.
COMFORT & FLEXIBILITY
Protection and durability are important characteristics of any outer shell…but so is comfort and flexibility. Better comfort and flexibility (see chart 2) lead to better mobility. Better mobility can make all the difference in critical situations—firefighters wearing fabrics made of 100% spun yarns need not sacrifice mobility any longer…Armor AP is the answer.
OUR
FILAMENT TWILL
TECHNOLOGY
Filament Twill Technology is a fabric technology patented by Safety Components in 2012. Compared to other fabric technologies like “conventional rip-stop” and “basic twill” designs, Filament Twill fabric designs are lighter and stronger both new and after UV exposure.
TURNOUT GEAR FABRIC WEAVES
