2011 Lion Catalog

Game-Changing
head-to-toe protection

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Benefit from LION’s Quality Process
Throughout its 100-year plus history, LION has dedicated itself to providing quality products and services to its valued
customers. Quality doesn’t just happen by talking about it — it takes quali people using a quality process. That’s
t quality
why LION went through the expense and effort to become ISO 9001 registered and to maintain that certification.
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A Real Commitment to Quality Products and Servic
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What does ISO 9001 registration mean? ISO is short for the International Organization for Sta
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promotes the development of standards, testing and certification to encourage the real commitment to quality
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products and services. In order for a company to become registered as an ISO 9001-compliant firm, it must pass
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a strict evaluation of its product development, manufacturing, quality and documentation processes by a qualified
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independent third-party registrar. It is analogous to Underwriters Laboratory certifying the performance of protective
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clothing to NFPA Standards. Registration certifies compliance to the quality process based on observed evidence
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as opposed to the performance testing of a garment. The audits are rigorous, inflexible and are conducte on a
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Consistency and Reliability in Every Step
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ISO 9001 registration is proof-positive that LION is committed to continuous improvement of all procedures relating
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to meeting customer expectations. The process requires LION to formalize and document each and every step by
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which they design and manufacture protective clothing, and the processes used to respon to complaints, questions,
nufacture respond
suggestions and ... of course ... the occasional error. The result is consistency and reliability in every step of the
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Responsive to Customer Concerns
Because it covers the design process, ISO 9001 is a more stringent registration. It requires the manufacturer to listen
to customer feedback and take action. LION has a Quality Review Board that meets regularly to formally review
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customer feedback. A team member is assigned the responsibility of investigating the concern or suggestion from a
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customer and recommending a course of corrective action.
The process also requires LION’s suppliers to be accountable by documenting their quality criteria and the corrective
actions taken in case a material or product fails the criteria.

Online Warranty Registration
Taking advantage of warranty protection has never been easier! You can register your LION PPE purchases quickly
and easily over the internet at http://www.lionprotects.com. Just go to the Care and Use link for the product you are
registering. The short online form also gives you the opportunity to give valuable feedback about the quality of our
products and service.
We solicited feedback via warranty registration cards long before our certification to ISO 9001 required us to do so.
While the warranty registration cards fulfilled our ISO requirement, you had to fill out the card by hand and mail it back
to us. We believe that you will find online registration more convenient.
Your feedback helps us to deliver LION Janesville® turnouts that are the best in comfort, safety and durability.

ISO 9001
Registered Firm

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Table of Contents
LION Janesville® Turnout Gear
Every Move you Make .................................................................... 3 Vented Moisture Barrier, Liner Inspection System
and Separable Liner System.......................................................28
LION Janesville® V-Force® Coats ................................................... 4
Outer Shells ......................................................................................29
LION Janesville® V-Force® Pants ................................................... 6
DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® Brand Fibers
V-Force® Design Comfort and Mobility Features .................. 8
Add Strength and Durability to Turnouts .............................30
V-Force® Design Standard Comfort and Safety
Reinforcement Materials ............................................................. 31
Features and Pocket Options....................................................... 9
Compression Burns and Moisture Management................32
LION Janesville® Super-Deluxe™ Coat and Pants
with Freedom® Design .................................................................. 10 Lite-N-Dri™ and FireWall Knee™ Reinforcements .................33
Freedom® Design Comfort and Mobility Features ............. 12 Semper Dri™ and Wrist Shield System™ ...................................34
Freedom® Design Standard Features ...................................... 13 Reflective Material .........................................................................35
Emergency Escape Simplified with Personal LION Paul Conway Helmets™
Rescue System ................................................................................ 14 The Science of Comfort and Safety ......................................... 37
LION Integrated Class II Harness™ and Escape Belt ............ 15 American Classic™ ...........................................................................38
Suspenders ............................................................................ 16 Legacy 5™ ...........................................................................................40
Popluar LION Janesville® Turnout Options.................. 17 American Heritage™ ....................................................................... 42
Moisture Management Systems ............................................... 18 LION Technical Footwear™
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isodri Technology Delivers Optimum Feel the Difference ........................................................................44
Moisture Management ................................................................ 19
Marshall ............................................................................................46
isodri® Protective Systems ..........................................................20
Commander .....................................................................................48
Thermal Liners ................................................................................ 21
THL and TPP Test Results.............................................................26
Moisture Barriers ............................................................................27

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Every Move You Make
Game-changing safety and comfort

Comfort isn’t just a subjective opinion. Much of it is science
and quantifiable. Garment design, working weight and
the ability to manage the moisture inside your protective
envelope are all factors that contribute to the comfort of
your turnout gear.
Water Inside Your Protective Envelope
Increases Risk
When water collects in your turnout clothing, it gets heavier
and uncomfortable. This increases stress. Water also
displaces the insulating air in your thermal barrier. Once in
your system, water can expand at an explosive rate, making
you vulnerable to steam burns and serious injury.
Manage the Moisture in Your Turnout
with isodri® Technology
LION's exclusive isodri® technology is an engineered
system that manages moisture through a combination
of materials that block outside sourced water, wick
perspiration off the body and resist storing water inside the
protective envelope. The insulating layers and outer shell
of an isodri® system are molecularly bonded with DuPont’s
Teflon® F to restrict the absorption of moisture and keep the
protective layer of air intact. (Visit www.lionprotects.com,
watch the video and learn why every fire fighter deserves
dry gear.)
No Compromises when it Comes to Safety
LION and cutting-edge safety are synonymous. For
decades, LION has been the industry leader in the fight
against fire fighter stress by incorporating innovative design
features and materials to deliver the most natural, least
restrictive movement possible. We are the innovator of
dozens of meaningful patents, including:
• isodri® Protective Systems.
• Flame-resistant, closed-cell cushioning and
reinforcements.
• AraFlo® apertured thermal liners.
• Integrated lumbar support.
• Freedom® mobility system.
• V-Fit™ Design.

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LION Janesville® V-Force® Coats
The best technology from combat and sports clothing applied to turnouts

V-Force® Coats
A B
Just as NASA technology advancements were transitioned
into ground breaking protective clothing improvements in the
1970s, LION Janesville’s V-Force® turnout gear has embraced
innovations from today’s military and sports clothing. The
result is an intricate set of turnout gear that is designed to flex
and bend like the human body.
Maximum Comfort — the Difference is in the Details
The V-Force® Coat is more comfortable than common
firefighting coats because it’s cut much different. The seams
are not at the shoulders and sides, but at the back. This
significantly reduces hem rise when you’re extending your
arms. It also prevents SCBA straps from pushing seams into
your body and causing discomfort. Fitted side panels provide
a more tailored fit and better mobility.
Natural Arm Movement
The contoured raglan sleeves have a natural shaping. This
combines with the V-Fit™ Elbow to promote free and easy
movement. The elbow is made up of cutouts, shaped pieces A. Standard V-Force® Coat B. V-Force® Bi-Swing Coat
and darts. This reduces bunching and the overall working • Superior cut delivers superior • Bi-swing back has inverted pleat
weight of the coat. comfort and mobility. in both the outer shell and liner
system. It expands as your arms
• Fitted side panels for tailored
The elbow reinforcements are notched to give you superior feel and fit.
move forward. No tugging or
thermal and moisture protection without impeding movement. binding at the shoulder. When your
• Contoured raglan sleeve shaped arms return to a natural position,
The coat's cuffs extend over the back of your hand for like the human arm and bends the pleat closes so there's no
additional thermal protection when reaching or pulling. like your arm to reduce pulling bunching of material.
and binding.
• All the great comfort and
Reduced Working Weight • V-Notch® elbow reinforcements mobility features of the standard
No detail has been overlooked. The collar and throat tab keep heat and moisture out. V-Force® coat.
Won't bunch.
(optional) are angled for comfort and to interface perfectly
• Contoured collar and optional
with your SCBA mask. The streamlined storm flap reduces shaped throat tab comfortably
thermal buildup and the coat’s working weight. interface with SCBA mask.


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V-force


LION Janesville® V-Force® Pants
The best technology from combat and athletic clothing applied to turnouts

Advanced Design Delivers
Superior Comfort and Mobility
All V-Force® Pants share the superior V-Fit™ Design that
reduces bunching of materials in the crotch and delivers the
best overall fit of any turnout pants available.
The legs are contoured to match the body and also
reduce working weight. The knees are an intricate design
of cutouts, shaped pieces and darts to enable free and
easy movement. You’ll especially notice this when crawling
and bending. Nine inches of Semper Dri™ in the lower
legs repels water to keep your pants dry and the working
weight low.
The elimination of crotch seams reduces tension to give
added comfort to your turnout gear. A banded insert runs
continuously from the top of the knee of one leg, through
the crotch and to the top of the opposite knee. In addition
to extending the useful life of your pants, it also provides
a more comfortable fit. Increased leg circumference
increases mobility.
V-Force® High-Back Pants V-Force® Lumbar Pants
V-Force® Pants Styles
V-Force® High-Back Pants — Provide the ultimate in
thermal protection. A five-inch back panel extends above
the waist. A unique Velcro® support pad attaches LION’s
V-Back™ Suspenders to the pants. Snap tabs fasten the
suspenders to the front (V-Back™ High-Back Suspenders
are required).

V-Force® Belted Pants — Have a traditional waist with
belt loops; a two-inch Kevlar® belt with thermoplastic, quick
release buckle and suspender buttons to give you the option
of using the belt alone or adding suspenders.
V-Force® Lumbar Pants — Have a traditional waist and
feature the LION Lumbar Support System. This system is
integrated into the V-Force® and is orthopedically designed
to provide adjustable mechanical support when you’re lifting,
bending forward, standing or performing emergency rescues.

V-Force® Belted Pants


V-Force® Design Comfort
and Mobility Features
V-Force® Advanced Features* E. Raglan sleeves — Shaped like your arm to promote
free, unrestricted movement and reduce hem rise.
A. Collar and shaped throat tab (optional) — 3"
contoured collar provides optimum thermal protection F. Superior cut — Superior cut evenly distributes
and comfort. (Optional shaped throat tab.) weight of the garment. Seams are placed to reduce
conflicts with SCBA straps that can cause irritation
B. Elbows — Elbows include cutouts, shaped pieces and discomfort.
and darts to allow natural arm movement without
restrictions or tugging. G. Radial Inseam — The elimination of crotch seams
reduces tension to give added comfort to your
C. Legs and knees — Contoured legs and knees turnout gear. A banded insert runs continuously from
employ cutouts, shaped pieces and darts to enable the top of the knee of one leg, through the crotch
free and easy movement. and to the top of the opposite knee. This not only
D. Side panels — Contoured shaping delivers better increases comfort, but extends the useful life of your
fit and mobility, while reducing hem rise. Side panels turnout pants.
have a more tailored fit to move with your body during
firefighting activities.

A

Contoured Collar and Shaped Throat Tab (optional)

B C

V-Force® Elbows V-Force® Legs and Knees

D E F G

Raglan Sleeves
Radial Inseam
Contoured Side Panels
Superior Cut

* Other options available.


V-Force® Design Standard Comfort and
Safety Features and Pocket Options
V-Force® Standard Features*
A B C

Streamlined Storm Flap Viz-a-V™ Trim Pattern Extended Cuff
A. Streamlined storm flap — E. isodri® Protective Systems — H. Semper Dri™ System — Reduces
Reduces thermal buildup, bulk An engineered system that water absorption in pants legs,
and working weight. manages moisture by a coat cuffs and yoke to keep
B. Viz-a-V™ trim pattern — Made combination of materials that your working weight lighter.
with 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective block outside sourced water, I. Reinforcements — Protects
Material for high visibility. wick perspiration off the body, high-abrasion areas using
and resist storing water inside the self-fabric or polymer-coated
C. Extended cuff — Extra length thermal barrier. Keeps working
over back of hand for additional aramid reinforcements on cuffs,
weight low and helps guard elbows, knees and kick shields.
thermal protection when extending against steam-related injuries.
your arms. J. Liner Inspection System —
F. Extra thermal protection at Velcro® sealed opening allows
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D. Wrist Shield System — Wrist yoke — Yoke of coat employs
Shield System™ securely seals the you to easily examine film side
Semper Dri™ System to reduce of moisture barrier and inside of
wristlet of your turnout coat to your water absorption and enhance
wrist. When you reach, the wristlet thermal liner. Makes Complete
thermal protection. Liner Inspections easier and faster.
and CROSSTECH® black moisture
barrier travels with your wrist to G. Knees with water-resistant
minimize exposure to water, steam FR Lite-N-Dri™ closed-cell
and flame. Semper Dri™ material is cushioning in liner — Provides
employed in the waterwells of the additional thermal protection
coat sleeves. in a high compression area.

V-Force® Pocket Options*
A B

Pleated Semi-Bellows Pocket Semi-Bellows Pocket
A. Pleated semi-bellows B. Combination semi-bellows and
pockets — Angled flaps and pull handwarmer pockets — Angled
tabs make it easy to open and flaps and pull tabs make it easy
access tools. to open. Handwarmer opening
for convenience and comfort. * Other options available.


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super-deluxe


Super-Deluxe™ Coat and Pants
Fully featured coat with bi-swing back for outstanding forward mobility.
Low-rise waist pants for increased comfort and uniform-style fit.

Super-Deluxe™ Coat with Bi-Swing Back
The Super-Deluxe™ Coat is ergonomically designed
to promote free, natural movement when performing
firefighting operations. It includes all of LION Janesville’s
industry-leading Freedom® Design features in the
underarms and elbows. These features allow your
physical energy to be concentrated on the task at hand
for greater mobility, reduced stress and increased safety.

More Comfortable — No Tugging, Pulling
Or Bunching
The bi-swing back design is the key comfort and
mobility feature on the
Super-Deluxe™. This is
how it works: an inverted
pleat is placed in both the
outer shell and thermal
liner. It expands as your
arms move forward.
There’s no tugging or
binding at the shoulder.
When your arms return to a
more natural position, the
pleat closes so there’s no
bunching of material.

The coat is available in 32 or 35 inch lengths.

Super-Deluxe™ Pants with Low-Rise Waist
for Increased Comfort
Super-Deluxe™ Pants have a low-rise waist design (two inches
lower than traditional turnout gear) that complements the
natural contours of your body for increased comfort. They fit
and feel more like an every day pair of trousers.

The Freedom® Design features in the crotch and knee
enhance mobility on the fireground, especially when crawling,
climbing or bending. Nine inches of Semper Dri™ in the lower
legs repels water to keep your pants dry and the working
weight low.


Freedom® Design Comfort
and Mobility Features
Freedom® Design Features
LION Janesville’s Freedom® Design reduces fire fighter stress through a series of innovative, ergonomic features
that help deliver exceptional mobility and comfort.

Radial inseam and banded crotch — The elimination of
crotch seams reduces tension to give added comfort to
your turnout gear. On LION Janesville® pants, a banded
insert runs continuously from the top of the knee of one
Bellows underarm construction — Underarm bellows
leg, through the crotch and to the top of the opposite
keep your protective envelope intact by reducing hem
knee. In addition to extending the useful life of your pants,
rise and sleeve travel. Football-shaped bellows are
it also provides a more comfortable fit. Increased leg
located in the armpits of the coat between the shoulder
circumference increases mobility.
seam and torso on all three layers (outer shell, moisture
barrier and thermal barrier). When you reach forward or
overhead, the bellows expand. The expansion keeps
other parts of the coat, such as the sleeve and body,
from traveling and creating exposure.

Freedom® Knee — The Freedom® Knee enables a
natural flexing motion. It provides a gusset that the knee
can fall into when crawling, climbing, bending, kneeling,
etc. For added thermal protection, an additional layer of
Lite-N-Dri™ cushioning is sewn into the liner at the knee.
The padding provided by Lite-N-Dri™ also adds comfort
when kneeling or crawling.

Freedom® Elbow — The Freedom® Elbow enables you to
bend your arm freely and comfortably while keeping your
wrists protected. It works in a similar fashion to the bellows
underarm construction. A football-shaped insert is set at
the back of the elbow. When your arm flexes, the insert
expands to eliminate tugging at the sleeve or shoulder.


Freedom® Design Standard Features
A B B

Overlapping Collar FR Velcro® Storm Flap Closure FR Velcro® Storm Fly Closure
with Zipper Coat Closure with Snap and Zipper

C D D

Over-The-Hand Wristlets Leather Reinforcements Kick Shields

A. Comfortable overlapping quilted E. Ever-Dry™ Reach System — I. Semper Dri™ System — Reduces
collar — Keeps water out and Reduces vulnerability to water, steam water absorption in pants legs,
provides secure thermal seal. and flame. When you reach, full coat cuffs and yoke to keep
B. FR Velcro® with thermoplastic protection stays on your wrist. your working weight lighter.
zipper closure — F. Extra thermal protection at J. Reinforced knees — Knees with
• Thermoplastic zipper coat closure yoke — Yoke of coat employs water-resistant FR Lite-N-Dri™
and Velcro® storm flap closure. Semper Dri™ System to reduce water closed-cell cushioning between the
• Thermoplastic zipper pants closure absorption and enhance thermal moisture barrier and thermal liner to
with Velcro® and snap storm fly protection. enhance thermal protection.
closure for secure thermal and G. Closures with breathable moisture K. Adjustable fit — Pants have
moisture seal. barrier material — Storm flap, waistband and external take-up
C. 8" over-the-hand wristlets — waterwells and fly facing are all lined straps for a comfortable fit.
Made of Nomex®/Kevlar® on isodri® with breathable moisture barrier L. Liner Inspection System — Velcro®
versions, others are made of material for dryness and protection. sealed opening allows you to easily
Kevlar®/Spandex®. H. Zip-in coat liner — Coat liner examine film side of moisture barrier
D. Leather reinforcements — zips into outer shell for reliable and inside of thermal liner. Makes
Reinforcements are on knees, cuffs, attachment, reduced bulk and Complete Liner Inspections easier
kick shields, shoulders and elbows superior comfort. and faster.
for thermal protection and added
wear life.


Emergency Escape Simplified with
Personal Rescue System

The Personal Rescue System from LION integrates all
escape components (50-foot escape line, descender,
your choice of anchor, a quick link and a tether) and stows
them in a cargo pocket on the leg of turnout pants. It
can be deployed using any Class II life safety harness or
escape belt.

There are two pocket options: horizontal or vertical split The Personal Rescue System
cargo pocket. Each keeps the rope from becoming integrates all escape components
entangled with the other hardware. and stows them in a cargo pocket
on the leg of turnout pants.
The Personal Rescue System is available on most
LION Janesville® turnouts. It can also be retrofit to any
manufacturer’s turnout pants and works with the See the video.
LION Integrated Class II Harness, the LION Escape Visit http://www.lionprotects.com/harnessbelts.html
Belt (see next page) or with any manufacturer’s Class II
harness or escape belt.


LION Integrated Class II Harness™
and Escape Belt
New LION Integrated Class II Harness™ — Ready When You Need It
LION's Integrated Class II Harness™ features a new single-point of attachment
design for improved functionality and ergonomically positioned leg loops for
increased comfort. The harness is is built into your turnout pants so it’s always
available when you need it. The harness is located between the outer shell and
liner system. This maintains the integrity of your PPE and protects the harness.
The harness is removable for easier care and maintenance.
Made from Kevlar® with a unique design that makes it intuitive — its size
responds to the user. It tightens when loaded, yet is relaxed and doesn’t
interfere with other work situations. The LION Integrated Class II Rescue
Harness™ is designated as a NFPA 1983, Class II Life Safety Harness. It is to
be used for emergency escape with up to two-person load/capacity. It also
meets all the requirements of NFPA 1971, so the harness retains its integrity
when exposed to heat.

LION Escape Belt
The LION Escape Belt is an emergency self-rescue device that fastens at the
waist outside of your turnout pants. The belt is positioned through belt loops
on the pants and fastens with a hook and ring closure. When the escape rope
is attached to the belt, it engages in the proper position.
The escape belt is made from two-inch Kevlar® webbing and is certified to
meet NFPA 1983. It is certified for use up to 300 pounds. When the belt is
combined with a rope, descender and carabiner, it can be used as an
escape system.


suspenders
EZ H-Back Quick-Adjust,
Non-Stretch Suspenders Night Hawk Four-Way, Quick
• Black with navy shoulder padding. Adjust Suspenders
V-Back™ Quick Adjust, Stretch
• Quick tug of plastic loops delivers • Black with navy shoulder padding. Padded Suspenders for Any
perfect adjustment each time. • 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material. Pants Model
• Makes donning quick and easy. • Water-resistant metal clips for easy • Traditional red color with
• Metal loop or thermoplastic connection and removal. black padding.
fasteners. • Metal loop fasteners on front
and back.

EZ H-Back Quick-Adjust,
Stretch Suspenders Night Hawk Four-Way,
• Traditional red with navy Non-Stretch Suspenders
shoulder padding. • Traditional red color.
• Quick tug of plastic loops delivers • 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material. V-Back™ Quick Adjust, Stretch
perfect adjustment each time. Padded Suspenders for
• Water-resistant metal clips.
• Makes donning quick and easy. V-Force® High-Back Pants Only
• Leather tab fasteners. • Traditional red color with
black padding.
• Metal loops and rear Velcro®
fastener panel.

EZ H-Back Quick-Adjust, Four-Way, Non-Stretch
Non-Stretch Suspenders Suspenders
• Black with yellow trim and navy • Traditional red color.
shoulder padding. • Water-resistant metal clips.
• Quick tug of plastic loops delivers
perfect adjustment each time. V-Back™ Quick Adjust, Stretch
• Makes donning quick and easy. Padded Suspenders for Pants
with Sewn In Attachment Loops
• Rectangular metal loops.
• Traditional red color with
• Requires snap tabs on pants.
black padding.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Four-Way • Quick tug of plastic loops delivers
perfect adjustment each time.
Suspenders
• Square metal loops. Connecting
• Traditional red color.
straps on belted pants thread through
• Water-resistant leather clips. loop and are secured with snap.


Popular LION Janesville® Turnout Options

Elasticized Pants Cuff
Elasticized thermal liner pants cuff (to help reduce the
entry of hot air, smoke or debris up the pants leg). FireWall Knee™
Silicone foam is used between the outer shell and the
knee reinforcement. Silicone has outstanding thermal
resistance and delivers 250% more thermal protection
than a standard knee system.

Custom Identification
Choose from lettering attached directly to the coat, to
removable or to sewn-on letter patches. Placement
options include: above the hem, on the yoke or hanging
lettering patches that attach by snaps or Velcro® and
hang below the hem of the coat.

Semper Dri™ Additional Layers
Hanging Coat Pockets Special Teflon® F treated thermal liner material reduces
Full bellows hanging pockets (pockets hang absorption to help stay drier and lighter. Often placed in
partially below hem line to allow for full depth high compression areas, such as the yoke and upper
usage on shorter coats). arm areas. Can be added to either the thermal liner or
outer shell.

Tool Pocket
Full bellows tool pocket (includes six compartments
to store and separate multiple tools).


Moisture Management Systems
Superior moisture management means optimum comfort and thermal protection
Keep the Wet Stuff on the Red Stuff Water Compromises Your Protection
Water is the fire fighter’s best friend … or at least the It’s obvious that many scald burns are from wearing
best tool. It puts out fires by replacing the air source. wet gear in hot places. But a lot of plain old contact
No oxygen = no combustion … sounds great! and compression burns are made worse by water
But when water replaces the air in your turnouts, gloves compromising your protection. A burn injury can happen
or boots, bad things happen. They get heavier, and that’s very quickly when water is the conductor, usually without
uncomfortable, but the bigger problem is having water warning. Gear that’s thoroughly soaked will sometimes
instead of air in your PPE. That’s a matter of safety! take longer to heat up than dry gear, but that makes the
protection less predictable.

isodri® is at the Heart of Moisture Management
There is no raw material that inherently manages moisture.
That’s why LION designs protective systems engineered
to keep external moisture out and transport moisture
generated by the body away from the skin to the
garment’s outer surfaces.
The key player in these systems is isodri® technology.
isodri® liner systems are engineered to reduce water
inside your thermal barrier and, therefore, the heat
Water Expands at Explosive Rates storage capacity of your turnouts.
While the outer shell, moisture barrier and impermeable
reinforcements help keep water from external sources out
of your protective envelope; the thermal barrier can act
like a sponge, absorbing perspiration. That’s dangerous
because water conducts heat 21 times faster than air at a
temperature as low as 200° F. And, water can expand at
explosive rates when heated (about 1700% the rate of air
when the water is in a vaporous state).

Four Unique isodri® Systems
There are four unique isodri® liner systems available on LION Janesville® turnouts. Which liner system is best for
you? That decision is influenced by your climate, number and types of calls and your fireground operations. The
accompanying chart rates performance factors of each isodri® liner system and should be helpful in identifying which
will work best for your department’s unique comfort and protection needs.

TPP THL Wicking Lubricity Dry Time Working Weight
Glide™ 2L AraFlo® ✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦
™
Glide Center Cut ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦
Exhale SRS ®
✦✦✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦
co'motion™ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦


isodri® Technology Delivers Optimum
Moisture Management

isodri® Protective Systems fights the proven problems The key difference between isodri® Protective Systems
of wet turnout gear by delivering a superior moisture and other systems is isodri’s ability to manage moisture
management solution. Each and every isodri® component in the thermal barrier of your turnout gear. The thermal
is engineered to reduce the water intake and transport liner operates like the insulation in your house — it
moisture away from the body. This reduces the heat storage traps air inside of millions of tiny pockets. The trapped
capacity and working weight, promoting both comfort and air creates a barrier to heat flow. If the air pockets are
safety of your protective ensemble. compressed or filled with moisture, the thermal liner’s
Unlike conventional turnouts, keeping moisture out of the ability to block heat is compromised.
protective envelope takes place in all layers of the isodri® Optimum moisture management comes from a
system — the outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner. thermal liner that both wicks and sheds water. isodri®
Protective Systems feature face cloth options with
Thermal Liners Perform Better When Dry
advanced wicking technologies for superior comfort
Every fire fighter knows that heated water is volatile and safety. By pulling sweat from undergarments, the
and can release explosive energy in the form of dangerous moisture is channeled away from the body toward
steam. But water can, and frequently does, cause burn layers of the liner system that refuse to draw in
injuries without warning at temperatures well below moisture. This allows the thermal barrier to maintain
steam conditions. airspace and function as designed.
In addition, isodri® thermal liners using apertured
AraFlo® promote higher air permeability than other
systems and complement state-of-the-art
moisture barriers such as CROSSTECH® black
moisture barriers.

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isodri® Protective Systems — Less Weight
and Faster Drying Means More Comfort
When you’re wearing SCBA and dragging a fully charged And, how many times have you had to work in wet and
1 3/4" hose line, the last thing you need is your gear clammy turnout gear because it hadn’t dried from an
sucking up water and adding more weight to what earlier run? Fire fighters wearing gear with isodri®
you’re already lugging around. Because isodri® Protective Systems report their gear has been dry and
Protective Systems sheds water, you’re working lighter comfortable in less than 30 minutes.
and more comfortably.

How isodri® Works
isodri® is more than just an outer shell that resists water penetration and absorption. It is a complete system
of components (outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal barrier and wristlets) that works together to reduce the
water in your turnout gear and the dangers that water presents.

Outer shell is treated with Teflon® F-PPE to reduce
moisture intake from outside sources such as
hose water and rain.

W.L. Gore CROSSTECH® black, CROSSTECH® 3 Layer
or RT7100™ moisture barrier allows body heat, in the
form of vapor, to escape, but keeps liquid out.

Thermal barrier is treated with Teflon® F to shed moisture
generated by the body and maintain high thermal
performance. AraFlo® promotes air permeability to allow
vapor released by the body to be more easily transported
away from the skin.

Face cloth wicks perspiration away from the body.


Thermal Liners
Air Layers and Thermal Barriers Batting, Non-Woven or Combination Liners?
The ideal thermal insulation system is comfortable, Spunlace, such as Nomex® E89™, is a non-woven material
lightweight, captures air and rejects water absorption of nominally consistent weight and thickness. A significant
while promoting the “wicking” of sweat. The best liners portion of the insulating value of non-woven liners comes
also withstand the effects of heat and have high porosity from the air space between the layers. Non-woven liner
or air permeability. systems usually have multiple layers of insulative fabrics.
The protective value of the fabric composite is really AraFlo® is an engineered development of the original
found in the air that’s between the fire fighter and the Nomex® E89™. During production, small evenly spaced
heat source. Air itself is the greatest single source of apertures are created in the fabric. This promotes greater
the insulative qualities in protective clothing. Best of all, air permeability and quicker drying.
it weighs nothing and it’s free! The most functional way Another advantage that can be applied to some
to achieve the best protection is to use a multi-layer non-wovens is the addition of Teflon® F treatment. Both
configuration in which each layer accomplishes part of Nomex® E89™ and AraFlo® can be impregnated with
the job. Extremely efficient insulation can be gained by a highly-durable, water-resistant treatment to greatly
creating very thin air spaces between the layers, which improve the liner’s ability to resist water absorption. Teflon®
supplement the air contained within the layers. It’s F-finished non-wovens also dry very rapidly. Dry liner
important that none of these individual air spaces exceed systems minimize the amount of water that can replace the
1.8 cm of thickness, because convective currents start critical insulative air space in the system.
beyond that thickness and may begin to quickly transmit
heat. Similarly, air layers that are replaced by water can be
Battings
unpredictably dangerous. Unlike air, water is an amazing
conductor of heat. Battings (sometimes called felts or needled non-wovens)
are a soft, bulky assembly using the air between the
Thermal barrier systems with the most air spaces can:
randomly-needled fibers to form an insulative barrier.
• Create the most layers of air.
Thermal liners using battings are usually made with one
• Resist absorption (water replacement of the layer of needled material quilted to a face cloth. Battings
insulating air). cannot be treated to reduce water absorption and,
• Provide the most reliable protection. therefore, they can get very heavy, be slow to dry and
may transfer heat when wet.

The Face Cloth Can Make a Big Difference
Combination Systems
Another important consideration for thermal barriers
The LION “Center Cut” and “Exhale SRS®” systems
relates to comfort and mobility. It is now widely recognized
are examples of true combination liners. They use
that thermal barriers which use slippery yarns on the
separate layers of durable, water-repellent materials to
“face cloth” next to the wearer are far less likely to bind
sandwich the moisture barrier. The moisture barrier is
and restrict the fire fighter’s movement. The super-strong
double-protected. This improves the thermal insulation
filament yarns which create this lubricity are also excellent
value (TPP) by protecting the moisture barrier and creating
at wicking perspiration away from the body.
multiple air spaces between the increased number of very
The part of your liner that you can usually see is the “face thin layers.
cloth”. The face cloth is generally the muscle, while the
inside of your thermal barrier is the brain. Face cloths that
“wick” perspiration off the body are more comfortable
and some face cloths have the added advantage of being
slippery. Liner systems using high-lubricity face cloths can
reduce the strain of moving around and have been proven
to be effective in reducing stress (IAFF/Indianapolis FD
Study, 1999). Not all shiny liners have high lubricity.


Thermal Liners — Glide™ Face Cloth

Low Friction Lets You Move More Freely Absolute-wick Characteristics Keep You
™
Glide face cloth has the highest levels of lubricity in Ready for Action
the fire service. The slick low-friction properties of Glide™ eliminates the clammy feel of other low-friction
Glide™ mean added freedom of movement and less filament liners by wicking perspiration away from the body
working stress for a more comfortable feel in your turnout to keep you more comfortable. It also dries twice as fast
gear. Freer movement means thermal liner systems with a as other low friction liners to keep you ready for action.
Glide™ face cloth help fight stress and fatigue.
Liners with Glide™ look and perform better; and to
The low friction capability of Glide™ does not diminish meet the rigors of firefighting can be quilted to
after laundering. Independent tests prove that Glide™ Nomex® E89™ and AraFlo® spunlace or 100% virgin
is up to 25% slicker after washing than Caldura® Nomex®/Kevlar® batting.
brand liners.

LION's Glide™ 2L AraFlo (K6 and K7) and Glide™ Center Cut (C6 and C7) liner systems have Glide™ face cloths to
promote free and natural movement.


Thermal Liners — isodri®

Glide™ 2L AraFlo® (K6 and K7)
This high-tech liner delivers very high THL values and reduces the risk of
water-related burn injuries. The Glide™ face cloth wicks perspiration quickly,
but the entire system carries less water and dries more rapidly than any
other traditionally-oriented concept. Uses two layers of spunlace and a
low-friction face cloth. However, both the 2.3 oz/yd2 Nomex® E89™ and the
1.5 oz/yd2 apertured AraFlo® layers are finished by DuPont™ with Teflon® F
high-performance water resistance.

Fusion™, Advance®, Advance Ultra™, Armor™ or PBI® Matrix.

CROSSTECH® black, CROSSTECH® 3-Layer or Gore RT7100™ moisture barrier.

One layer each of 1.5 oz/yd2 AraFlo® and 2.3 oz/yd2 Teflon® F-treated
Nomex® E89™.

Producer-dyed Nomex® filament/spun face cloth (Glide™).

Glide™ Center Cut (C6 and C7)
Center Cut represents another breakthrough in the orientation of the
internal components. Like all isodri® systems, this one picks up very little
weight from water and dries in a flash. This combination system places a
tough woven layer of water-resistant Nomex® chambray between the shell
and the moisture barrier and a quilted composite of Glide™ face cloth and
Teflon® F-finished AraFlo® on the other side of the moisture barrier (next to
the wearer). This unique system improves the thermal properties (TPP) of
the entire ensemble, while delivering outstanding THL values.

Fusion™, Advance®, Advance Ultra™ or PBI® Matrix.

Teflon® F-PPE-treated Nomex® woven chambray.

CROSSTECH® black or CROSSTECH® 3-Layer moisture barrier.

Teflon® F-treated 1.5 oz/yd2 AraFlo®.



Thermal Liners — isodri®
Exhale SRS® (X7)
Exhale SRS® is a unique system delivering high TPP while maintaining good
THL. The orientation of the thermal insulation helps protect the moisture barrier
and provides additional insulation to the wearer. Like all isodri® systems, this
one picks up very little weight from water and dries quickly. This combination
system places a quilted layer of Teflon® F-treated, AraFlo® and a tough woven
layer of water-resistant Nomex® chambray between the shell and the moisture
barrier. A quilted composite of Glide™ face cloth and Teflon® F-treated Nomex®
E89™ is on the other side of the moisture barrier (next to the wearer).

Fusion™, Advance®, Advance Ultra™ or PBI® Matrix.

Teflon® F-PPE-treated Nomex® woven chambray.

Teflon® F-treated 1.5 oz/yd2 AraFlo®.

CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier.

Teflon® F-treated Nomex® E89™ (2.3 oz/yd2).


co'motion™ (G7)
co’motion™ delivers unparalleled comfort by employing an entirely new
thermal barrier construction design that moves sweat off of your body and
moves vapor through your liner.

The wicking layer is soft to the touch and has a high degree of lubricity to
reduce friction between your turnout and your undergarments. Advanced
wicking components grab sweat off your skin and undergarments and
pass it away from your body. isodri® moisture management technology
keeps moisture out of your turnout’s thermal barrier, maintaining the
protective airspace that helps shield you from heat to guard against steam
and compression burns.

PBI® Matrix or Armor™.

CROSSTECH® black or CROSSTECH® 3-Layer moisture barrier.

Dry layer, AraFlo®, maintains protective air space.

Moisture transport layer.

Producer-dyed Nomex® filament/Lenzing FR® face cloth.


Thermal Liners
Chambray Pure® (D7 and D9)
Unlike the other battings, Chambray Pure® is made totally with
virgin fibers. Needled from an equally balanced blend of virgin
aramid and virgin para-aramid which is quilted to a 100% Nomex®
spun face cloth. Chambray Pure® delivers an exceptional balance of
TPP, THL and moderate cost. Chambray Pure® be treated with
Teflon® F-PPE to improve drying time.

Any standard outer shell.

CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier or Gore RT7100™ moisture barrier.

50% virgin aramid, 50% virgin para-aramid batting.

Producer-dyed Nomex® face cloth.

Glide™ Pure (J7 and J9)
Glide™ Pure is similar to Chambray Pure®, except it has a high-lubricity
face cloth. Glide™ Pure is made completely with virgin fibers and delivers
an exceptional balance of TPP, THL and freedom of movement. Unlike
Caldura®, the Glide™ Pure face cloth has a very low coefficient of friction
and wicks perspiration off the body with great ease. Glide™ Pure cannot be
treated with Teflon® F-PPE.

Most standard outer shells.

CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier or Gore RT7100™ moisture barrier.

50% virgin aramid, 50% virgin para-aramid batting.



Thermal Liners
Working Thermal 3 4 Total Heat
Liner Codes Thermal Liner Description Durability Comfort Cost
Weight1 Insulation2 Loss Range
Reprocessed Quilt 8.0 oz/yd2 batt ✦ ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦ ✦ $
(D7 and D9) Chambray Pure ®
7.0 oz/yd batt 2
✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦+ ✦✦ $$
®
Caldura (Aralite type) ®
7.6 oz/yd batt 2
✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦ $$$
(J7 and J9) Glide™ Pure 7.5 oz/yd2 batt ✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦+ ✦✦+ ✦✦ $$$
Caldura SL ® 2
7.6 oz/yd non-wov ✦✦ ✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ $$$
(K6 and K7) ™
Glide 2L AraFlo ® 2
7.3 oz/yd non-wov ✦✦✦ ✦+ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ $$$
(C6 and C7) Glide™ Center Cut 7.0 oz/yd2 comb ✦✦✦+ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦+ ✦✦✦ $$$+
(X7) Exhale SRS ®
7.5 oz/yd comb 2
✦✦✦+ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦+ ✦✦✦ $$$$
(G7) co'motion ™ 2
7.7 oz/yd non-wov ✦✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$$

1 Working weight = dry weight + moisture regain; 3 Insulation stability + face cloth durability.
high ranking = low weight. 4 Flexibility, bulk, friction resistance.
2 All around; wet, dry, high or low heat.

THL and TPP Test Results
isodri® Composites 7.0 oz. Fusion™ 7.25 oz. PBI® Matrix 7.0 oz. Advance® 7.5 oz. Advance Ultra™ 7.0 oz. Armor™
TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP
Liner System THL THL THL THL THL
B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W
C6 Glide™ Center Cut
268.4 42.2 55.3 265.4 44.6 52.8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

C7 Glide™ Center Cut
288.0 38.2 52.5 286.0 39.9 50.5 266.6 43.0 50.3 270.6 47.5 56.4 268.4 43.2 N/A

™ ®
K6 Glide 2L AraFlo
260.1 39.3 50.2 266.7 39.5 47.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

™ ®
K7 Glide 2L AraFlo
274.3 37.0 48.2 283.6 38.0 47.7 259.4 40.8 49.8 264.6 40.7 53.4 264.6 40.7 55.3

™
G7 co'motion
N/A N/A N/A 222.7 39.8 48.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 210.9 39.5 53.4

®
X7 Exhale SRS
244.8 51.2 >60 238.4 49.5 >60 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Non-isodri® Composites 7.5 oz. Nomex® IIIA 7.0 oz. Fusion™ 7.25 oz. PBI® Matrix 7.0 oz. Advance® 7.5 oz. Advance Ultra™
TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP TPP
Liner System THL THL THL THL THL
B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W B/W A/W
D7 Chambray Pure®
268.0 41.4 51.4 243.6 39.4 51.8 243.1 39.0 48.5 224.1 46.9 54.4 221.1 46.1 53.7

D9 Chambray Pure®
244.8 40.2 53.8 239.2 39.6 51.2 227.6 38.7 49.1 249.3 40.1 55.2 225.0 39.9 58.5

J7 Glide™ Pure
259.6 42.8 47.2 242.7 41.6 52.1 245.4 40.7 46.2 229.7 45.9 50.3 N/A N/A N/A

J9 Glide™ Pure
243.9 42.6 49.1 232.1 41.0 51.8 230.8 41.2 49.9 233.4 42.9 54.6 222.8 41.1 56.5


Moisture Barriers

Moisture Barrier Criteria CROSSTECH® Black Moisture Barrier
While the moisture barrier has a number of This new moisture barrier delivers durable protection
supplemental functions, its main job is to keep the call after call after call. Engineered with the latest
thermal protective properties of the system intact by technology to provide long-lasting protection and
preventing external water from penetrating into the breathability, CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier does
critical air spaces of the garment. not lose its high breathability even after exposure to
A dry system is safer, more dependable, more extreme heat, and its improved durability can help reduce
comfortable and a lot lighter than a wet one. All moisture maintenance costs. Lab tests, and field testing has
barriers will shed external water, but there are significant shown that it remains significantly more liquid-proof and
differences in their breathability, durability, thermal less prone to damage.
integrity and long-term reliability.
Highly-breathable moisture barriers are intended to CROSSTECH® 3-Layer Moisture Barrier
prevent water from entering into the thermal layers,
It is the most durable, flexible and abrasion-resistant
while allowing body vapor from sweat to escape
moisture barrier available. It provides the best
outward. A more breathable barrier will usually reduce
combination of durability, THL and TPP in a
the amount of moisture and body heat that can be
rugged three-layer construction for the most
trapped inside the gear. Remember, the body heat in
demanding scenarios.
your sweat can only escape through your breathable
moisture barrier in vapor form.
GORE RT7100™ Moisture Barrier
What is Total Heat Loss? It meets the performance needs and cost considerations
of specific markets. A durable, breathable alternative
In its efforts to maintain metabolic equilibrium, the body
to less expensive barriers and textiles, it provides a
exhausts excess heat. Some of this thermal energy
reliable combination of thermal stability and liquid
is dry heat, but most of it is in the form of sweat. The
penetration resistance unmatched in its price range.
evaporation of sweat is the body’s most effective natural
cooling mechanism. The Total Heat Loss number for a
fabric or a combination of fabrics is the amount of energy
that can be transferred through the system ... from the
inside out. The higher the THL value, the more likely the
system is to allow excess body heat to escape, greatly
reducing heat stress, keeping you cooler and dryer in
extreme environments.

Moisture Barrier Offerings
LION Janesville® turnouts offer a full range of moisture
barriers from W.L. Gore: CROSSTECH® black,
CROSSTECH® 3-Layer and Gore RT7100™. Each is
engineered to give you superior penetration resistance
against water, blood, body fluids and NFPA common
fireground chemicals.


Vented Moisture Barrier, Liner Inspection
System and Separable Liner System
Liner Inspection System Makes Inspecting Easy
The Liner Inspection System makes Complete Liner Velcro® sealed opening
Inspections easier and faster. It has a Velcro® sealed allows access to inner
opening to allow you to easily examine the film side of parts of the liner system.
the moisture barrier and inside of the thermal liner on
both coats and pants. This means no more ripping seams
and re-stitching on inspections. Comes standard on all
LION Janesville® models.

Vented Moisture Barrier for Superior Comfort
LION’s Vented Moisture Barrier delivers increased heat
loss performance, reduced stress and additional comfort,
while maintaining thermal and moisture protection. Similar
in design to a golf jacket, it’s a two-piece moisture
barrier system with a circumferential
opening at the torso mid-section
to allow vapor to escape. A
two-inch overlap keeps
water out.

A circumferential
opening with two-inch
overlap increases heat
loss performance
while maintaining
thermal and moisture
protection.
Separable Liner System Eases Cleaning,
Inspection and Repair
The Separable Liner System for turnout coats and
pants makes it easier to separate, inspect, send for repair
and/or replace the moisture barrier or thermal liner of
turnout coats or pants. The Separable Liner System,
developed by LION, is available with any LION Janesville®
brand custom turnout model.
Turnout liner systems are a composite of face cloth,
thermal liner and moisture barrier. Normally, the edges
of the composite are sewn together, making it difficult
to inspect, test and replace the moisture barrier alone.
The Separable Liner System attaches the thermal liner
to the moisture barrier with a combination of zippers and
Velcro® to form a complete inner liner system that allows
the components to be detached for inspection, cleaning,
repair and/or replacement.


Outer Shells
Outer Shell Criteria
The outer shell probably has the most demanding Fusion™
role in the total configuration of a turnout. It has two A balanced blend of producer-dyed Kevlar® and
critical functions: to resist ignition from direct flame producer-dyed Nomex® in a rugged 7.0 oz/yd2 ripstop
impingement and to protect the internal layers from rips, for resistance to tears and abrasion. Producer dyed to
tears, slashes, abrasion, etc. Some outer shell materials deliver better color performance and consistency. Treated
can have modest impact on TPP tests or can resist with Teflon® F-PPE for the most durable water repellency.
water absorption better than others. The real test of an
outer shell material is its ability to maintain its protective
qualities under high thermal loads and to stand Advance®
up on the fireground.
A 7.0 oz/yd2 plain weave with pronounced ripstop for
added strength. Colors can change significantly due to
PBI® Matrix heat and light exposure. With 60% Kevlar®/40% Nomex®
content, Advance® has good structural integrity and
7.25 oz/yd2 60% Kevlar®/40% PBI® fabric blend with resistance to high heat. Super Shelltite™ finish delivers
a matrix of 600 denier filament Kevlar® cables inserted good water repellency.
for superior durability and tear and abrasion resistance.
Delivers outstanding thermal protective performance
and resistance to high heat and direct flame Nomex® IIIA
impingement. Treated with Teflon® F-PPE for the
most durable water repellency. Available in 7.5 oz/yd2 plain weave construction in a
variety of colors, as well as undyed natural (off-white).
Colors can change due to heat and light exposure.
Armor™ Excellent resistance to rips, tears and abrasion.
Nomex® IIIA has lower thermal stability under extreme
7.0 oz/yd2 Armor™ is the strongest, most flexible temperatures than many other outer shells because it
lightweight outer shell. It's a blend of 75% Kevlar® (50% contains a lower percentage of Kevlar®.
filament/50% spun yarns) and 25% Nomex®. Treated
with Teflon® F-PPE for the most durable water repellency.

Advance Ultra™
7.5 oz/yd2 plain weave with pronounced ripstop for
added strength. Available only in natural gold color. It’s
blend of 60% Kevlar®, 20% Nomex® and 20% PBO®
provides structural integrity and resistance to high heat.

1 Thermal 3 Water Color
Outer Shell Working Weight 2 Durability 4 5 Cost
Damage Resistance Fastness
2
PBI® Matrix 7.25 oz/yd ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$$$
2
™
Armor 7.0 oz/yd ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$$
2
Advance Ultra™ 7.5 oz/yd ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦ $$$
2
™
Fusion 7.0 oz/yd ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$
2
Advance® 7.0 oz/yd ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦ $$
2
Nomex® IIIA 7.5 oz/yd ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦ $

1 Dry weight + moisture regain; high ranking = low weight. 3 Long-term strength and abrasion characteristics. 5 Resists change from UV, laundering, heat and abrasion.
2 Strength retention after high-heat exposure. 4 Sheds liquids, soils and/or ice.


DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® Brand Fibers
Add Strength and Durability To Turnouts
It’s fair to say that there is not a turnout made in North Moisture Barrier
America that doesn’t contain a significant amount of
Nomex® fabrics and Nomex® E89™ provide strong
DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers. They can be
flame-resistant substrates for their liquid impermeable films.
found in every turnout component, adding inherent
flame resistance, strength and durability to your Thermal Liners
protective ensemble. Nomex® and Kevlar® fiber batts and Nomex® E89™
non-wovens are combined with Nomex® fiber and filament
face cloths to provide durable, flexible, heat insulating
Outer Shells components. Multi-layer Nomex® E89™ based thermal liners
DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers and filament yarns are among the thinnest, most flexible, most breathable
are engineered together with other high temperature components on the market.
fibers to form materials that stand up to heat, stay strong
DuPont’s Teflon® F provides a repellant finish to the
and protect the inner components. Kevlar® filament is
Nomex® E89™ and AraFlo® layers in LION’s isodri®
engineered into premium fabrics to reduce fabric profile,
Protective Systems to significantly improve moisture
while strengthening fabrics to new levels of performance.
management and reduce garment drying time.
Durable DuPont™ Teflon® HT water repellant treatments
help keep the gear lighter and prevent water from Face cloths using Nomex® filament yarns, such as
compromising valuable air layers that provide the bulk of Glide™, help reduce surface friction, improving overall
the garment's thermal insulation. garment mobility.


Reinforcement Materials
Reinforcements Add Life to High-Wear Areas Extra Layer Of Outer Shell
Shoulders, knees, elbows and cuffs should be reinforced An extra layer of outer shell material is relatively flexible.
to protect the wearer and extend the useful life of your The cost varies by fabric. “Self fabric” is the least
turnout. It’s a lot less expensive to replace a single layer durable of all the reinforcement options. If the extra layer
of reinforcement material than it is to try and repair a of outer shell material is either Fusion™, PBI® Matrix,
turnout that has an abraded outer shell, thermal liner and Armor™ or another isodri® fabric, it will have somewhat
moisture barrier. better durability and water resistance than other outer
In addition to reinforcement, high compression areas shell materials.
such as shoulders, elbows, yoke and knees should be
cushioned to provide additional comfort and thermal Polymer-Coated Aramid
protection to the fire fighter.
Polymer-coated aramid has outstanding water resistance.
It’s very durable, easy to clean and stands up to heat. It’s
Leather a little less flexible than leather or self material and costs a
bit more than leather.
Leather is the least expensive option for reinforcement.
It is more durable than any outer shell, but can be
difficult to clean. It also picks up more water than other SuperFabric® Technology
reinforcements. Epoxy bead resin-coated aramid, the best of both worlds.
It's durable, easy to clean, flexible and stands up to heat.
Although not impermeable, it has better water resistance
than outer shell material.

Reinforcement materials Durability1 Thermal Water Flexibility Laundering4 Cost
Resistance2 Resistance3 (with padding)
Leather ✦✦+ ✦✦✦ ✦ ✦✦ ✦✦ $
Shell Material ✦✦ ✦✦ ✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$5
®
isodri Shell Material ✦✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦+ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$5
Polymer-coated Aramid ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$
SuperFabric® ✦✦+ ✦✦✦ ✦✦+ ✦✦ ✦✦✦ $$

1 Abrasion, slash and puncture resistance. 3 Low moisture regain and protection of underlayers. 5 Cost is higher for expensive shells.
2 Tolerance to heat exposure and 4 Soil release and ease of cleaning.
contribution toward contact burn protection.

Polymer-coated aramid SuperFabric® Leather


Compression Burns
and Moisture Management
Reducing Compression Burns
One of the most frequent factors in fire fighter injuries
is the “compression” burn. These injuries can range
from irritating “strawberry” burns all the way up to
life-threatening, full-thickness burns.
Lite-N-Dri™ more effectively
Compression burn injuries can happen in routine resists compressive heat
operations or in an inferno. They almost always happen transfer than conventional
without warning, so it’s sometimes said that nothing can reinforcement materials,
be done about them. That’s not true. especially when both are
soaked in water.
Moisture Management Is the Key
The dangers of compression burns cannot be totally
eliminated for fire fighters, but the likelihood and
frequency can be reduced. Since the presence of water
in the PPE system greatly increases the unpredictability of
your protection, “moisture management” is a key element
in reducing risk.

Lite-N-Dri™ Cushioning Adds Thermal Protection
to High-Compression, High-Risk Areas
Lite-N-Dri™ cushioning provides supplemental thermal Most thermal insulators in today’s PPE deflect a little
insulation to turnout coats and pants in high-compression energy and then absorb as much energy as they can.
areas such as knees, shoulders, elbows and yoke. When they’ve absorbed their fill, they transfer that
Its basic function is to guard against extraordinary energy. That energy transfer can be quick, explosive
thermal energy (heat) overpowering the thermal barrier and unpredictable, especially when water is introduced
and putting the fire fighter at risk. When parts of your into the system. At only 200˚F, water transfers
protective envelope are compressed, you are more heat 21 times more quickly than air.
vulnerable to heat-related injury because the compression Lite-N-Dri™ cushioning helps guard against heat-related
removes the insulating air from your thermal barrier. injuries in areas of high compression such as knees,
Lite-N-Dri™ has millions of air pockets that allow it to shoulders, elbows and yoke. That’s why Lite-N-Dri™
deflect and absorb energy. Lite-N-Dri™ is impermeable is built into the knee of every liner and every shell of LION
so it will not absorb water. This further helps reduce Janesville® turnout gear
your vulnerability to compression-related burn injuries,
especially compared to batting-type knee pads that soak
up water like a sponge.

Lightweight and Flexible
Compared to other knee systems, Lite-N-Dri™ is lighter
weight and more flexible, increasing mobility and reducing
stress on the fire fighter.


Lite-N-Dri™ and FireWall Knee™ Reinforcements
Deliver Substantially More Protection and Comfort
A fire fighter’s knees are vulnerable to compression burns unless the properly constructed reinforcement system is
used. LION Janesville® now offers two outstanding systems: Lite-N-Dri™ and the FireWall Knee™. Both systems offer
superior comfort while kneeling or crawling.

Lite-N-Dri™ Knee Reinforcement System FireWall Knee™ Reinforcement System
Delivers 150% More Thermal Protection Delivers 250% More Thermal Protection
All LION Janesville® pants include a layer of Lite-N-Dri™ The FireWall Knee™ has the same design as the
closed-cell cushioning between the moisture and thermal Lite-N-Dri™ system, but silicone foam is used between
barrier for increased thermal protection and comfort. the outer shell and the knee reinforcement. Silicone has
Lite-N-Dri™ is impermeable to vapor and a proven heat outstanding thermal resistance and delivers 250% more
blocker. This is further enhanced with another layer thermal protection than a standard knee system. Like the
of Lite-N-Dri™ between the outer shell and the knee Lite-N-Dri™ Knee Reinforcement System, the FireWall
reinforcement. The additional layer of Lite-N-Dri™ gives Knee™ Reinforcement System also offers superior
you 150% more thermal protection. comfort when kneeling or crawling.

Lite-N-Dri™ Knee Reinforcement System

Face cloth.
Thermal liner.
Lite-N-Dri™ FR closed-cell cushioning.

Moisture barrier.

Outer shell.

Outer knee reinforcement.

FireWall Knee™ Reinforcement System

Face cloth.
Thermal liner.

Moisture barrier.

Outer shell.

Silicone foam thermal reinforcement.
Outer knee reinforcement.


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