TECGEN51® Fabric
TECGEN51® from Fire-Dex is an exclusive fabric that’s built from the ground up for Alternative PPE.
Made to stand up to the toughest non-structural calls, it has the durability you need for protection and the breathability you need to stay at your best.
TECGEN51® is available in TECGEN51 Multipurpose PPE, Wildland Tech Rescue, EMS, and USAR.
Sustainability
Innovative technology from Milliken improves sustainability with an eco-friendly, water-resistant formula.
Performance
This lightweight material has a DWR finish with no intentionally added PFAS and offers high levels of TPP, RPP, and breathability. Crafted from the same high-performance fibers found in our legendary TECGEN71® outer shell, it brings advanced thermal protection into a fabric optimized for versatility and mobility.
Built for First Responders
The story of our exclusive TECGEN51® fabric began over 15 years ago. At the time, there was no purpose-built fabric designed specifically for non-structural calls.
First responders were left with two bad options: bulky, heavy fabrics that weren’t suited for the job, or full turnout gear for every call—resulting in unnecessary wear and tear and increased physical stress.
First responders demanded a better solution—and we listened.
In partnership with Milliken, we developed TECGEN51®—the first fabric engineered specifically for non-structural emergency calls. Designed to meet the unique challenges of EMS, wildland, and technical rescue environments, TECGEN51® is lightweight, ultra-flexible, and highly breathable, yet durable and protective. After over 15 years and hundreds of thousands of garments in the field, it’s been battle-tested and proven to meet the needs of your non-structural calls.
The TECGEN51® Difference
STENGTH
With 2x the breaking strength and 4x the tear strength requirements, TECGEN51® is durable enough to outlast your toughest non-structural calls.
FLEXIBILITY
Unlike fabrics not specifically designed for alternative PPE, TECGEN51® fabric is designed to stretch and move with you—giving you the freedom you need to tackle the job.
LIGHTWEIGHT
The unique construction of TECGEN51® allows for incredible strength in a lightweight package. That makes gear breathable and helps protect you from heat stress and exhaustion.
COLOR OPTIONS
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BLACK
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TAN
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NAVY
Products Available with TECGEN51 Fabric
- Perfect for wildland & technical rescue
- Single-layer garment made without intentionally added PFAS
- Available as a jacket/pant or coveralls
- NFPA 1951 & NFPA 1977 Certified
- Built for emergency medical calls
- Bloodborne & pathogen resistant
- Optional zip-in fleece or nylon liners
- NFPA 1999 Certified
- Great for rescue & emergency medical calls
- Moisture barrier protection
- Available as a jacket/pant
- NFPA 1951 & 1999 Certified
- Made for wildland & technical rescue
- Lightweight, single-layer garment
- NFPA 1951 & NFPA 1977 Certified
- WHY wear ALTERNATIVE PPE? -
When that structural call comes in, you rely on your turnout gear for protection. Alternative PPE gives you an option for other non-structural calls, keeping your turnouts ready for the next battle.
Alternative PPE is lighter, putting less stress on your body and leaving you with more energy for whatever comes your way.
Studies show that heat stress takes a toll on your body over years of firefighting. More exposure to contaminants on your turnouts also puts you at risk over time. That means the right gear for the right call can help you avoid the long-term effects of overheating and contaminant exposure and keep doing what you do best—fighting fires.
-#1 CAUSE OF LODDs IS STRESS-
-KEEP YOUR BODY AND TURNOUTS BATTLE READY-
→ Lower Risk of Heat Stress
→ Limit Contaminant Exposure