Protection You Can Depend On
Fighting fires is a tough job but when fires occur in the wilderness the challenges can multiply. wildland firefighters face rugged terrain, hard labor and long hours. Facing down raging flames in the wild can mean serious hazards to life and limb and wildland firefighters need to be confident in their protection.
When the situation gets critical, the last thing a firefighter needs to worry about is his protective outerwear.
By engineering FR fabrics that can meet more than one NFPA standard, TenCate assures wildland firefighters they can have durable, comfortable FR fabrics for any occasion. TenCate sets the standard for wildland firefighting and continues to be the premier supplier of FR fabrics for the men and women who combat wildfires in the field. Get the protection you need from a fabric you can trust.
Tecasafe® Plus fabrics are all inherently FR so the protection will never wash out or wear away. They all feature COOLDERM™ Technology which means active moisture wicking and evaporative cooling effect. Evaporative cooling is ideal for the high heat environments that firefighters face. Keeping cool and dry means staying on the job until it’s done.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Tecasafe® Plus 580 Wildlands | Woven | 5.8 osy (197 gsm) | |
Tecasafe® Plus 700 Wildlands | Woven | 7.4 osy (251 gsm) | |
Tecasafe® Plus TechT4 ER | Knit | 5.0 osy (170 gsm) | |
Tecasafe® Plus TechT5 ER | Knit | 5.4 osy (183 gsm) |
Tecasafe® Plus Truecolor delivers a deep, rich, dark shade of navy blue designed especially for fire service. It stands up better to repeated launderings and sets the new standard for colorfastness. By retaining its original color without fading, heathering or shrinking, Tecasafe® Plus Truecolor is the ideal solution for garments that require frequent laundering.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Tecasafe® Plus Swiss Pique Wildlands | Knit | 6.7 osy (227 gsm) |
Firebreak™ 362 and Firebreak™ 469 are time-tested wildland firefighting fabrics that are proven in the field. 362 (shirts) and 469 (pants) have become the recognized “uniform” of wildland firefighters.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Firebreak™ 362 | Woven | 5.8 osy (197 gsm) | |
Firebreak™ 469 | Woven | 7.5 osy (254 gsm) |
Whether fighting wildfires deep in the forest or working in close quarters on a difficult extrication, Defender® M delivers what it takes to make sure that firefighters get the job done. By not only meeting but exceeding the requirements of both NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977, TenCate Defender® M makes sure that the combination of protection, durability and comfort comes easily packaged in one fabric.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Defender® M Wildlands | Rip Stop | 6.5 osy (220 gsm) |
Engineered to combine the strength of DuPont™ Kevlar® with the dependability of DuPont™ Nomex® fibers. The result is a tough fabric that holds up due to an innovative construction and excellent thermal protection. Advance™ also delivers outstanding durability in the field and has been worn by wildland firefighters for over two decades
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Advance™ Wildlands | Woven | 7.2 osy (244 gsm) |
When the time comes for quick action in tight spaces, Agility® Tactical is the right choice for firefighters who need to get the job done. Its lightweight design and excellent strength make it an optimal solution for technical rescue.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Agility® Tactical Wildlands | Woven | 5.0 osy (170 gsm) |
Brigade® is a trusted and proven FR fabric that has done hard work in the field. Made with DuPont™ Nomex®, Brigade® stands up to the heat and to the tough jobs that need doing. When you need protection you can trust, choose a fabric that has a track record of success. Brigade® delivers on protection again and again.
Product name | Composition | Weight (+- 5%) | PPE requirements |
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Brigade® 750 | Woven | 7.5 osy (254 gsm) | |
Brigade® 600 | Woven | 6.0 osy (203 gsm) |
Find out which protective fabric perfectly matches your protective requirements and comfort preferences! Our Fire Service experts can help you make a confident decision.
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