Non-Fluorinated Moisture Barriers
NON-FLUORINATED MOISTURE BARRIER OPTIONS
Moisture barriers are an essential part of a turnout composite, responsible for thermal protection, breathability, and waterproofness. They play a critical role in protecting the wearer from chemicals, liquids, and bloodborne pathogens while allowing water vapor to escape.
We’re proud to be the first PPE manufacturer to offer a non-fluorinated moisture barrier option to the fire service. No matter the choice, Fire-Dex gives you the ultimate breathability.
Stedair® Clear™, weighing in at 6.5oz/yd2, is constructed of a Nomex woven pajama check laminated to a non-fluorinated barrier with a highly engineered polymer coating, which translates into outstanding durability. Certified to NFPA 1971-2018 and certified to Oeko-Tex, Std 100. Stedfast offers a 3 year warranty on this product.
TECGEN71® Outer shell
If you opt for a non-fluorinated moisture barrier, our TECGEN71® outer shell paired with a one-layer thermal liner achieves 300+ THL, the highest available on the market by over 50 points.
TECGEN fiber brings a higher thermal protection to the outer shell, allowing you to pair with a one-layer thermal liner, bringing the weight of the ensemble down significantly. TECGEN71® is designed to lessen heat stress by improving THL (Total Heat Loss), reducing weight, and increasing the flexibility of three-layer composites.
COMPARATIVE THL RESULTS FROM UL TEST DATA
Stedair® Clear™ Composites
Higher values = Better breathability
UL Composite Performance Review
| Outer Shell | Moisture Barrier | Thermal Liner | THL | TPP (AR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | CoreCXP™ 1L | 310 | 36 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ Nano | 270 | 43.3 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | CoreCXP™ 2L | 265 | 41.5 |
| Pioneer™ | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ 2L | 256 | 37.7 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | Glice Ice™ 1L | 250 | 39.1 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ 2L | 249 | 43.8 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | Prism™ 1L | 248 | 37.3 |
| Agility™ | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ 2L | 247 | 38 |
| PBI® Peak 5 | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ Nano | 245 | 35.1 |
| TECGEN71® | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ SL2 | 244 | 42.3 |
| Outer Shell | Moisture Barrier | Thermal Liner | THL | TPP (AR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBI® Max™ LP | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ 1L | 241 | 36.3 |
| PBI® Peak 5 | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ Nano | 236 | 38.1 |
| PBI® Max™ LP | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ Nano | 233 | 40.8 |
| PBI® Peak 5 | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ SL2 | 229 | 38.2 |
| Armor AP™ | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ 2L | 222 | 40 |
| PBI® Max™ LP | Stedair® Clear™ | Glice Ice™ 2L | 222 | 42.1 |
| Pioneer™ | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ 2L | 222 | 43.2 |
| PBI® Max™ 7 | Stedair® Clear™ | Titanium™ SL2 | 221 | 40.3 |
| PBI® Max™ 7 | Stedair® Clear™ | CoreCXP™ 2L | 218 | 40.1 |
| PBI® Max™ 7 | Stedair® Clear™ | Glide Ice™ 2L | 214 | 43.7 |
Aeroflex™ Turnout Gear
Help offset the loss of breathability by choosing our newly released innovative line of turnout gear. AeroFlex™ features AeroVent™ Technology and VaporLite™ Panels that support core body temperature regulation and encourage airflow.
Our AeroVent™ Technology is a patent-pending one-way street ventilation design that allows sweat vapor to escape outside without letting heat or carcinogens in, enabling you to better regulate your core body temperature.
VaporLite™ Panels are built exclusively with our TECGEN71® outer shell, CoreCXP™ 1-layer thermal liner, and your choice of moisture barrier, allowing heat to be released where it becomes most encapsulated. If you choose a different combination for the rest of the garment with a lower THL, these panels still produce higher breathability and cool the core of your composite.