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 Firemaster
Ultra
The Firemaster Ultra is a revolution in fire glove
design and technology.
 It
incorporates a Pyrohide grain leather outer with a
slightly heavier weighted leather on the back of the
hand for increased heat resistance in this location. The
glove is made to a gauntlet length with Nomex and Kevlar
wristlet cuff.
It is a unique patented Full Inseam curved finger
design
with roll top finger tips which offer the perfect
combination of fit, comfort
and dexterity required by the modern fire-fighter. FR
silicone coated Kevlar re-inforcements across the palm,
thumb and finger tips provide increased heat protection,
improved grip and enhanced abrasion resistance where it
is most needed.
 The style comes with a Gore Crosstech pathogen resistant
membrane offering the ultimate in barrier protection.
The membrane is chemically bonded to a Cotton-Kevlar cut
and sew lining to provide superior lining retention as
well as comfort and protection.
This glove is manufactured to
NFPA 1971-2007 :
Protective Gloves for
Structural Fire Fighting and certified by UL.
Components:
-- Outer: 100% Pyrohide leather
-- Interlining: Gore Crosstech membrane
-- Cuffing: 54% Kevlar/44% Nomex/2% Elastaine
-- Lining: 100% Cotton Kevlar
-- Thread : 100% Nomex
Firemaster Ultra ® (EN659)
The Firemaster Ultra is a revolution in fire glove
design and technology.
 It incorporates a Pyrohide grain leather outer with a
slightly heavier weighted leather back for increased
heat resistance in this location. The glove is made to a
gauntlet length with a unique patented Full Inseam
curved
finger design.
The roll top finger tips offer the perfect combination
of fit, comfort and dexterity required by the modern
fire-fighter. Silicone coated Kevlar re-inforcements
across the palm, thumb and finger tips provide increased
heat protection and enhanced abrasion resistance where
it is most needed.
The style comes with a Nomex/Kevlar knitted wristlet
cuff and a Gore Crosstech pathogen resistant membrane
offering the ultimate in barrier protection. The
membrane is chemically bonded to a Kevlar with
glass-fibre seamless knitted lining to provide superior
lining retention.
A 3M reflective Scotchlite binding around the cuff
enhances visibility in low light and night light
conditions. This glove is manufactured to EN659 (2003
edition).
Components:
-- Outer: 100% Pyrohide leather
-- Patches : 100% Silicone coated Kevlar
-- Interlining: Gore Crosstech membrane
-- Cuffing: 50% Kevlar/50% Nomex
-- Trim : 3M Scotchlite Reflective Tape
-- Lining: 100% Kevlar with glass-fibre
-- Thread: 100% Nomex
Specification:
-- Property Level Method Property Level Method
-- Abrasive Resistance 4 EN388 Burning Behaviour
4 EN407
-- Blade Cut Resistance 5 EN388 Contact Heat 2
EN407
-- Tear Resistance 4 EN388 Convective Heat 4
EN407
-- Puncture Resistance 4 EN388 Radiant Heat 2
EN407
Firemaster and Pyrohide are registered trademarks of
Southcombe Brothers
Crosstech is a registered trademark of W.L.Gore &
Associates
Nomex and Kevlar are registered trademarks of Dupont
Scotchlite is a registered trademark of 3M's
Southcombe Brothers Ltd. claim industrial design rights
over the combination of materials used and the patterns
for this product. The design is registered under UK
Registered Design Application No. 3010833 - Firemaster
Ultra Gloves.
Contact Information :
Southcombe Brothers Ltd
Stoke-sub-Hamdon
Somerset
England TA14 6QD
Tel.: +44 (0) 1935 823567
Fax : +44 (0) 1935 822918
Email:
sales@southcombe.com
Web :
www.southcombe.co.uk
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